Recommend first time Goggles ?

[3dgecrusher]

Could anyone recommend the best pair of googles for first time buyer. And also I dont want to spend money on anything like the Proteus. Just something reliable and comfy for a first pair not too cheap or overexpensive.

[Silverjay]

It really depends on the shape of your head and what fits you best.

Try JT Flex's, VForce etc before you buy. I really like the look of the DYE Invisions, but they just don't feel right on me.

[3dgecrusher]

I was thinking about the Flex 7 i'll have to try them out. My friend has a pair of vforce and I find they are quite comfy. Thanks.

[landmindscap]

I,ve got a set of V-Force goggles. Not only are they cheap and comfortable but they also offer intergral neck protection and it takes around 30 seconds to change the lense. The proteus looks good but has very little neck protection and for anyone who's been hit in the neck will understand it hurts....bad......sooooo bad.

[cheeky_karl]

yea it does sting a lil ......................:rolleyes:

[cheeky_karl]

Take 2

Yea it does sting a lil...:rolleyes:

[andy w]

try the jt nvader system they cost around £35-£40 and are great they don't myst up at all, and are easy to clean, they also look cool. but they don't have a neck protector. :cool:

[Joff]

I've only ever used the JT Flex-7 system and I can't really fault it other than the foam pieces over the ear are a little painful after a long session.

Lens changes are a doddle once you've sussed the best way of pulling the frame over the lens.

I'd definately recommend putting a few different systems on before buying though, as everyone's head is different :)

[bo0-Yah]

i got jt spectras

u wouldnt mind telling me what the best way of pulling the frame over the lense is would u joff? i dont think ive sussed it yet and it kills my fingers :( :p

[Joff]

Hahah well my thumbs are still sore after changing them too but I do the following (whether it's right or not I don't know!):

Put the flexible frame over the centre "T" bar on the forehead of the lens...

...then working down either side, hook the frame over under each bar then pull it across the lens in the direction of the width (ie don't pull across the front or back of the lens in case you snap the T bar - you probably won't but just in case..)

I tend to stop at the nose section and work on the other side.

The nose sections just need persuasion and can be clicked over a lot easier than the rest of the frame. Once you've done it a few times the plastic gives a bit easier.

The system on the new JT goggles looks a lot easier tho :D:D:D

[Tom]

If you are taking the lenses out, oyu are meant to start at the top, then work down to the bottom, alternating sides. This way the two nose clips are the last ones to be unfastened. This is meant to make it a bit easier. Obviously putting the lans back in you are meant to start at the nose bits and work up. That's what JT say anyway :-) I think the frame gets softer after you've done it a few times anyway.

Tom

[Joff]

Hahaha so I'm doing it in reverse??

LOL

Thing is, I find the top T-bar the hardest to get the frame over when all the other locks are hooked in place.

[Tom]

You need to attack it from one side first - get one side of it unhooked first. Then its easier to unhook the other side. It's not easy but at least it means your lens is nice and secure when you're playing :)