JT Elite Spectra Proteus Vortex 2 Fan - Black

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Product Features

• 1 AAA battery is included
• Water Resistant
• Shock Proof

Product Description

Description The Vortex Fan System is designed to reduce goggle fogging by removing humid air from inside the goggle and exchanging it with fresh air. The Vortex Fan runs in both forward and backward modes. The Vortex Fits Elite, Spectra, and Proteus Masks.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002U52WZE
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,598 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #15 in Sports & Outdoors > Paintball & Airsoft > Paintball > Protective Gear > Goggles

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great add on for a JT mask, October 6, 2009

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Roguen "El Gran Roguismo" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

I don't know what the difference between the Vortex and Vortex 2 fan system is, but when I picked mine up it was just a "Vortex".

I love this little fan system and unlike the other review I read I felt that it made an incredible difference. I have an older JT Proteus mask with a thermal lens. By itself it doe alright. But in certain weather conditions or when I'm doing a lot of heavy breathing it can fog up pretty good. When that happens I turn this fan on for a little bit and it clears right up.

The switch is easy to access, just a little joystick sticking out of the visor that can be flipped without hunting around for it all day. Yes it's noisy, but it's mostly in the mask and yes, it could impair your hearing others. That's why I give it a 4 out of 5.

On the other hand, I don't keep it running all day long, I just turn it on between sessions and in the game if I really need to.
A great little product, easy to clean and well packaged unlike the one I tried to make myself from small computer fans and a 9 volt. Puts the air right where you want it, and you can feel the difference when it's turned on.

I've tried it on several JT masks and found it fit them all well.

5.0 out of 5 stars It isn't full blown ventilation system, but it does its job., January 29, 2012

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Zachary R. Hunter "Kosraesilentone" (New London, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JT Elite Spectra Proteus Vortex 2 Fan - Black (Misc.)

Before you buy this, understand that its job is not to keep you cool while you are wearing the mask. I have a double lens mask, so it doesn't fog up much. When it does though, a few quick seconds with this will resolve the issue. I wouldn't recommend this for people who only play speedball and have to be moving constantly. This is geared towards those who play longer games and can afford to stop behind some cover for a few seconds to turn this on, let it run, and turn it back off.

The mask I bought makes it a little difficult to get to the little switch at first, but you get used to it and its no big deal.

Sure it has a little motor. That's because it isn't supposed to keep you cool. Its job is to keep your mask clear, and it does it well.

I would buy it again if the need came up.

Hope this helps.

3.0 out of 5 stars Fine but Noisy, September 3, 2011

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Axraupp "Axraupp" (Minneapolis, MN, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JT Elite Spectra Proteus Vortex 2 Fan - Black (Misc.)

It works fine. I need anti-fog a lot and this helps but doesn't solve the issue completely. If I run then stop & camp, I will start to fog.

The main issue I have is it is so noisy. I use this mask & fan at night, which is when you need to use your ears. The fan buzzing makes that hard.

Overall, it is a good item, though I would suggest to get a thermal lens instead.