Goggles vs Glasses?

[krap101]

I did a quick search for this, and sorry if it's been discussed extensively, but I searched for goggles vs glasses, and most of the threads were what to get, not a comparison, so I wanted to know what were the advantages of each, and which you think is better. (Think being the key word, I'm sure each has its own advantages/disadvantages)

[Jimski]

goggles are safer I'd say... especially on sites that don't allow glasses.
goggles do fog though.
Running all the time prevents fog

[Crunchmeister]

I prefer glasses for the comfort factor (I always wear shades outside in daylight anyway) and for the fact they don't fog up like goggles do. I have a good pair of wraparound ballistic glasses and will always wear those where allowed.

However, I will say that full seal goggles are the safer option, and I will wear my fan-equipped ESS Land Ops where full seal goggles are required. ALthough even with anti-fog treatment and fans, in hot humid weather, they're always fogging over.

[Shooting Addict]

Ballistic glass that fit properly will provide the same protection as goggles but are more comfortable and don't fog.

[Brian McIlmoyle]

Glasses are the MINIMUM allowable protection.

Goggles are less likely to fall off , cover more of the face and result in enhanced safety.

asking which is better without stating a frame of reference is pointless..

better how?

from a comfort basis , glasses win
From a fogging basis glasses win
from a look cool factor glasses win.

from a safety basis they loose large.

Glasses should ONLY be worn by people who have been shot in the face and had bleeders in the face and understand the risks..

I personally will wear glasses when playing with experienced players in a field environment.

I would never wear them in games involving CQB and with payers who's typical response to a tactical problem is to shoot more bbs faster.

[juicy]

Got a bouncer at a crammed small field that went between the bridge of my asian nose and my goggles. Hurt like a bitch - note to self, goggles only, and make sure goggles have a great seal around my face. I would have hated to take that one without goggles - the damage it could have caused to my eyes is just more than I feel like handling... ever. Fogging is only a problem with my JT PB thermal goggles when it rains.

In other words, nice goggles that fit well won't fog. No point not to get them if you intend to be playing, as they weight not much more than goggles, tend to be more comfortable IMO, and stay secured to your face much better.

[Brian McIlmoyle]

Originally Posted by Shooting Addict

Ballistic glass that fit properly will provide the same protection as goggles but are more comfortable and don't fog.

This a false.

and likely to mislead

it is not possible for an object with half the surface to provide equal protection.

Goggles cover not only the eyes but also a sizable portion of the upper face.. glasses cover only the ocular area

[Shooting Addict]

Originally Posted by Brian McIlmoyle

This a false.

and likely to mislead

it is not possible for an object with half the surface to provide equal protection.

Goggles cover not only the eyes but also a sizable portion of the upper face.. glasses cover only the ocular area

I'm only talking about eye protection Brain i should have worded that better.

[Crunchmeister]

I would disagree that they provide equal eye protection. A shot from behind can get inside glasses. Won't get into full seal goggles.

I wear glasses with the knowledge that there's more risk involved and I accept that risk and the responsibility for any injury I may sustain. To me, they do provide the 95% solution vs goggles.

[shiftline]

I have both but perfer glasses for standard out door games, for the fog/comfort reason as well

[Brian McIlmoyle]

It comes down to risk tolerance

Ballistic glasses are intended to help preserve the eyes from fragmentation They are not intended to protect you from projectiles being willfully shot at you.

Goggles provide a full seal around the eyes and will exclude the entry of objects into the eye.

are you ok with the possibility of eye injury? in exchange for greater comfort and viability? while you play a game?

I am... but then I used to free climb.. jump out of planes and am known to fight with sharp weapons upon occasion... YMMV

[Jimski]

[krap101]

wow, that turned around quickly.. used to be 6-2 glasses, now its like 11-6 goggles.

Anyways, what do you guys think about the glasses with the rubber seals? I think wiley-x makes some.

[Rugger_can]

Personally I belive that a good pair of tac goggles (like the x800's) are just as good for the positives of glasses (less fogging and comfort) and they are much closer to the safety level of goggles.

that said, I would never wear glasses or even tac goggles unless everyone involved has experience.

Just wondering, has anyone actually ever used the crossman goggles at a game?

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[PaCHeKo!]

Real man uses glasses.