EYE SAFETY YOU May NOT BE AS PROTECTED AS YOU THINK! There are currently no ASTM standards specific to Airsoft*. This increases the responsibility for Airsoft Operators to know what eye protection is, or is not safe for Airsoft use. ESS suggests two critical considerations when evaluating eye protection for Airsoft: 1. Ballistic Impact Protection Although the ANSI Z87.1 standard is often referenced on many fields as the baseline level of ballistic protection for Airsoft, ESS recommends that Airsoft Operators only use products that can meet the US Military’s more rigorous Mil Spec Test: MIL-DTL-43511D. This standard, which demands for more than five times the level of impact protection as required by ANSI Z87.1, requires that goggle lenses can withstand impacts from .22 caliber fragment simulator projectiles fired at 550 to 560 feet/sec (~165m/sec) without penetrating the lenses. ESS believes that this same standard should be required for Airsoft. 2. Coverage Regardless of its impact protection, ESS believes that any product that does not provide full coverage from an Airsoft round is unsafe. ESS strongly advises against the use of any sunglass or eyeshield/spectacle in Airsoft. These products have open areas that leave the eyes vulnerable to impact and should not be used on the Airsoft Battlefield.
ESS recommends that only appropriate goggles with Airsoft-specific modifications should be used. Even a goggle with Mil Spec–rated lenses can still leave the wearer vulnerable to Airsoft eye hazards. High-speed Airsoft rounds pose a unique threat that even military goggles are not intended to protect against. Because Airsoft rounds do not typically penetrate and embed in the skin, they can bounce and redirect in ways that shrapnel, for example, does not. Traditional goggles can be indirectly infiltrated around the perimeter, especially if an Airsoft round hits the user around the cheek/nose area. In these cases, the round may continue to propel its way underneath the goggle and into the eyes, where it can do severe damage. Additional Safety Information Regarding ESS Airsoft products: Airsoft is a hazardous activity. Failure to adhere to and follow all of these warnings may result in serious or permanent injury. Do NOT use in the sport of Paintball or in training exercises involving marking rounds, such as Simunition® FX® Marking Cartridges.** Always use the ESS Cortex Clip™ with ESS Profile™ Series goggles. These goggles should NEVER be used in Airsoft activities without a Cortex Clip™ or other ESS-approved Airsoft mask. These products will not protect the wearer from all eye hazards and other injuries. Additional face/throat/ear protection should also be worn during Airsoft activities. Never remove eye protection while on the playing field or training center, or near locations where Airsoft projectiles are being shot. Do not use, or compete/train with others who use, Airsoft guns that have been designed or modified to reach velocities over 550 feet per second (~167 m/sec). Do not shoot Airsoft projectiles at others, or allow them to shoot at you, within a 10 foot (3m) radius. Never aim or shoot Airsoft projectiles at the face. At all times, observe the rules of safe Airsoft consistent with these warnings. Check the lens of your eye protection before and after each use and replace any lens with observed cracks. Replace lenses that have been in use for over one year. Contact ESS with any questions or visit www.essairsoft.com for more information. * All statements contained in this brochure are the opinions of ESS and are not regulated by any federal, state or local agency or any regulatory authority of any kind. ** Simunition and FX are registered trademarks of General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems Canada, Inc.
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ESS AIRSOFT SERIES THE ONLY AUTHENTIC MILITARY/TACTICAL EYE PRO SYSTEMS MODIFIED FOR AIRSOFT Whether for tactical training or recreation, Airsoft is a hazardous activity. The eyes are highly vulnerable to severe and permanent injury, and proper eye protection is critical. ESS specializes in creating advanced eye pro for use in the most hostile environments around the world. The new ESS Airsoft Series products apply the innovative features developed and worn on the battlefield, while adding the Cortex Clip ™ –a critical layer of defense from Airsoft projectiles. ESS authentic military eye pro combined with customized safety modifications for Airsoft, will help you dominate in the heat of battle.
CORTEX CLIP
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Airsoft-critical accessory
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The lightweight ESS Cortex Clip™ quickly attaches to any ESS Profile™ Series goggle to instantly provide the additional coverage essential for eye safety on the Airsoft Battlefield.
Cortex Clip™ (Black) #740-0375
This product may be used to retrofit any existing Profile NVG™ or Profile TurboFan™ goggles.
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PROFILE AIRSOFT WITH CORTEX CLIP
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LOW-PROFILE, AIRSOFT-optimized EYE PRO
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Introducing the ESS Profile Airsoft with Cortex Clip™. Built specifically for Airsoft use, this new configuration features the essential Cortex Clip™ attached to an Airsoftoptimized version of the original Profile NVG™ goggle. This high airflow goggle with unfiltered vents provides maximum ventilation to enhance anti-fog performance, a Clear 2.8mm polycarbonate high-impact lens, and OpFoam™ face padding allows for hours of comfortable use. The end result is high-performance eye protection ideal for use on the Airsoft Battlefield.
Profile Airsoft w/Cortex Clip (Black) #740-0374
High-flow goggle frame with unfiltered vents for maximum ventilation
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Fan-POWERED ANTI-FOG airsoft EYE PRO
PowerPod™ Push-Button Operation The ESS PowerPod™ battery pack features patented new technology that provides constant fan speeds as battery power diminishes. An “Autooff” timer shuts down the fan system to preserve battery life if accidentally left on. Rugged casing is water-resistant.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Introducing the ESS Profile TurboFan™ with Cortex Clip™. Specifically customized for Airsoft use, this new low-profile kit features the world’s most popular fan-ventilated military goggle, plus the Airsoft-essential ESS Cortex Clip™. The Profile TurboFan™ represents the most effective weapon against lens fogging. Powered by a single AA battery, the patented two speed TurboFan™ system draws fresh airflow in through the lower edge of the goggle frame and forces humid air out the top for over 120 hours of continuous operation (low speed).
Profile TurboFan™ w/Cortex Clip™ (Black) #744-0131 Battery-powered exhaust fan for maximum anti-fog performance, with filtration. Patents: #5,452,480 #6,038,707
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