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I tried on a Virtue Vio Extend over the weekend and it fits my giant head. It felt like it had as much coverage as a Proflex and the frames fit my face unlike the new Flex frames.
Yeah Johnny has the extended version right. I love the Vio lens options to its a really great mask. I have the standard version and the BK mask and it’s got great coverage. Those longer bottoms definitely make a difference. I ran my Flex and two weekends in a row I was picking shell and paint out of my ear hole lol. I might start using my Vio / BK mask more I definitely feel like they have better protection in the ear area.
I have a bunch of Vios, but the one I generally use (black w/ amber lens) is an Extend and I really like it. I also have a couple pairs of XS and an Ascend. There's not a HUGE difference between models, but I do prefer the Extend for coverage alone.
I'm a flex lifer, but I recently snagged a crbn pro more coverage mask thanks to me taking a point blank chin shot in my proshields. I really like them.. Yes they are expensive ( 250 iirc) but that included 2x lenses ( clear and one gradient) a nice mask case, and other accessories. So a flex with a case puts you right up there in cost. They have some awesome features including light weight, great breathability, almost no sound reverberation, and a squishy chin thats like a flex, and great visibility. That being said Foam isn't as nice as a an older flex feel wise, the visor is magnetic and attaches to a new frame top that isn't vented.
Above all they do cover my big head well even without the visor, but I'm planning on finding a way to use my visor on my vented lens top.
I'm not a big dude, but I have a big dome. I will forever stick with my Flexes. But, JT X-Fire's are quite large, and cheap. They still make the Elite lenses, believe it or not. I think I saw thermals on Amazon for like $25. The Proto Switch is another decent design for not very many dead prez'. And besides those, profiler/morph by V-Force are also quite large, and quite roomy.
If you want measurements and/or pics, let me know. I'll snap some no prob.
I talked to Kore recently and they have discontinued the Elite lenses. I'm really bummed out because I had always been able to recommend JT basic masks since they NEVER discontinue a lens (except for the Proteus, which was the exception that proved the rule). New players could get a $1 ebay Elite mask, throw in a thermal lens and be good for their first mask. Kore says the "JT Premise" replaced the Elite as the "basic" mask lens.
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