Revision, so heißt das aus Canada stammende Unternehmen, welches mit einer neuen Maske in den Paintballmarkt drängen möchte. Die unternehmenseigene Produktbeschreibung (weitere Bilder gibt es auf der Website):
Revision Paintball Mask
Introduction
The sport of paintball has evolved dramatically in recent years, with enthusiasts typically playing both indoors and outside. As the paintball capsules can hit with substantial force, the need for protection, especially for the head, face and eyes, is an absolute must.
Paintball Mask Situation
Previously, equipment developed for motocross was drafted into this sport, offering face protection primarily of the „shield“ type. But with paintball's evolution, the need for better protection, better performance and increased comfort while playing have become paramount. Primarily, participants want gear that looks cool, intimidating, and can be „personalized“ to reflect their individuality and passion for the sport. Some of the problems with existing masks on the market: Materials Typically, paintball masks are not only uncomfortable and awkward for prescription eyeglass or contact wearers, but also hot, heavy and made from non-breathable materials. The latter leads to:
- fogging of the mask and lack of clear sight while playing
- frequent removal of the mask to clear fog, increasing risk of injury
Structure
Generally, paintball masks are of single-piece construction in the „shield“ design (a single piece of plastic that curves across the face) and are:
- rigid and not flexible
- typically held in place with a simple „goggle type“ headstrap
- not secure (mask slippage) during strenuous play
- „fixed“ or non-adjustable
- not customizable for vision or varying day/night light conditions
- not adaptable to changing environmental or weather conditions
Style
As with all out-there sports, there is a great desire for participants to „look the part“. Previous masks were:
- not designed to be „customized“ to meet personal taste
- not equipped with any appearance altering variables
- just not cool!
Paintball Mask Revolution
Materials, Structure & Style
With vision, protection, and comfort properly provided, the paintball player's performance and enjoyment of the sport is vastly improved. Revision's innovations in both structure and use of materials deliver a revolutionary design that directly responds to thepreviously mentioned problems and issues.
Revision's Skeleton Frame
The skeletal components of this mask lock together to provide face protection that is extremely strong and lightweight, allowing for interchangeability of key parts – i.e.: the side pieces can be made in plastic, breathable fabric, camouflage material etc. The skeleton is cushioned with comfortable padding, both relieving thetypical pressure points and helping maintain the fit.
The Revision HarnessSystem
The adjustable strapping system, attaching at both the top and bottomof the head-hugging sides, holds the mask more securely in place.
Revision's „Eyewear style“ EyeCoverage and Protection
The „eyepiece“ (unlike a single shield) is removable from the skeleton itself. As a result, a wide variety of lenses can be made available for insertion, addressing change in light conditions ranging from intense sunlight, to overcast, to flat light, to night light. Additionally, the eyepiece can be fitted with powered lenses – perfect for eyeglass wearers.
Revision Style
The skeletal frame design, combined with high-tech plastics and fabrics, make for an infinite number of color/look combinations. The aggressive „off-world“ styling of the mask itself is very appealing to the target audience, modern, mean,and intimidating to opponents.
Applications
Ideal for sports or activities that demand facial protection from airborne objects, this, or very similar technology and design development, may easily find applications in motorsports, security, and construction industries.
