Tippmann Tactical Mesh Full Seal Airsoft Mask with Fog Resistant Thermal Lens

"Having started with the Valken MI-x (I have a 5 or 7 and can't remember exactly which) and moved on from that to this style of helmet it is vastly superior in every category and does offer $80 in value. Sold out for a reason (at time of writing).

- Excellent ventilation through the mesh section. Huffing and puffing will not fog your goggles, and not just for the mesh reason... (next point)
- The goggle area itself is effectively sealed from the rest of the mask except for a few very tiny holes. Valken's model has open sections on the side of the foam that are supposed to allow glasses more easily, but I have found the Tippmann product's foam to more than comfortably allow my glasses.
- Glasses friendly! Deserves being said twice, really.
- No pressure points! Again, the Valken model has a few spots on the visor that stab into my skull. Wearing a hat fixed that, but it was annoying it existed. The Tippmann product uses what feels like silicone rubber for sides and it's superb for comfort.
- While it does impede cheek weld and ability to use conventional (no riser) sights a little, it is absolutely better than the Valken model. I could use my sight without having to put my head at a 90 degree angle... it was glorious.

I was hesitant to spend $80 on a helmet/mask. As an adult of modest means I have to be sure my money is spent on the best value I can get, and this falls squarely into that category. I could spend a bit more and go a different route, but for my style and preferences (I like full protection because I don't play to experience pain, I play for fun) this has turned out to be an excellent purchase. If you're into the full mask systems with a shemagh/hat to cover the scalp/neck/back of the head (i wear my ball cap backwards so the bill protects my neck) this is absolutely a great mask.

"Have tried Dye i4 and this is way more comfortable! Best mask period. Also compatible with jt spectra lenses, mine looks freaking sick with the mirrored gold lens and visor removed!

"This mask fits well, and is very comfortable, even with glasses. The mask doesn't fog at all. The only bad thing about this mask is that the foam on the inside isn't secured well, and feels like it will peel off very easily.