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Airsoft-safe Soviet Tanker Goggles

Postby Charlie » Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:03 pm

I've been running around as a Eastern-bloc soldier with American dust goggles. I'm looking for Soviet-style tanker goggles, but I can't find any that are airsoft-safe. Does anyone know of a place that sells airsoft-safe soviet style tanker goggles?
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Re: Airsoft-safe Soviet Tanker Goggles

Postby k3gn3123512 » Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:04 pm

Charlie wrote:I've been running around as a Eastern-bloc soldier with American dust goggles. I'm looking for Soviet-style tanker goggles, but I can't find any that are airsoft-safe. Does anyone know of a place that sells airsoft-safe soviet style tanker goggles?
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Thanks for any help, guys!

Buy some real ones and replace the lenses.
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Postby Beran » Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:03 pm

why aren't they airsoft safe? are the lenses glass, or really thin/weak?
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Postby Aeacus » Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:07 pm

i have those exact pair, mine actually have a pretty thick glass.
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Postby Charlie » Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:16 pm

Well, I've heard that the lens thickness can vary depending on year, but I haven't confirmed this. I've also been given the whole "No Glass" lecture, but I have guys walking around on my team with prescription glasses. Aeono, you seem to be satisfied with your pair, how do they do in the field?
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Postby Cap n pickles » Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:26 am

Charlie wrote:Well, I've heard that the lens thickness can vary depending on year, but I haven't confirmed this. I've also been given the whole "No Glass" lecture, but I have guys walking around on my team with prescription glasses. Aeono, you seem to be satisfied with your pair, how do they do in the field?


Comrade you should be fine. if anything, replace the lense's with poly ones.
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Postby Junto » Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:50 am

Screw Poly. Mesh. WWII goggles from all sides looks SICK with mesh in them. The same would apply here.
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Postby Peaches » Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:53 am

About the closest your going to find in Seattle is up at Federal Army Navy surplus I think. Other than that the web is your best friend.
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Postby Chefzilla » Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:39 am

Peaches wrote:About the closest your going to find in Seattle is up at Federal Army Navy surplus I think. Other than that the web is your best friend.


Where is this Army Navy surplus.
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Postby Charlie » Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:22 pm

Website for Army Navy Surplus:
www.gr8gear.com
They should have the address on there.
I think I'll get a pair and get them outfitted with mesh at most. At least, I'll just make sure the glass is really thick.
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Postby LiquidSnak » Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:51 pm

Best way to find out about your lenses in an airsoft environment? Shoot them. If they break, replace them with mesh, poly, etc.
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Postby Charlie » Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:53 pm

That.....actually makes sense when you think about it. I was able to find some poly sheets for cheap. What is the website again for the guy/guys that replace lenses with mesh? I can't remember. Thanks Liquid!
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Postby Beran » Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:59 pm

im not sure about a website, but its just as easy to do as the poly sheets. get some heavy duty speaker mesh for it and use the old lenses as a stencil.
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Postby PanzerFaust » Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:17 pm

http://www.st6-airsoft.com/stamped_steel_goggles.htm
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Postby Eyes On » Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:22 pm

Consider buying some glass security lamination film (usually around $15 sqft). Laminate both sides of the glass (or just the inside if you only have a minimal amount). They'll be much stronger and if they DO somehow manage to break, but they won't throw shards into your eyes.
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