Bunkerkings have been producing a wide range of quality products for a number of years now, but the CMD paintball mask is their first attempt at making a more complex product. So how have they fared against other legacy brands such as Empire and Dye? Smashingly, that’s how.
Bunkerkings CMD Paintball Mask at a Glance
- Excellent ventilation and breathability
- Impact-resistant flexible body
- VIO thermal lens technology provides zero-fog capabilities
- Anti-glare, scratch-proof micro visor
- Microfiber inner padding offers better comfort and stability
The Design
However, Bunkerkings did not produce the CMD to be some generic variant of a Virtue paintball mask. They saw what worked on these high-end masks and what did not, then kept the best parts while improving the pitfalls.
A great example of this is the multi-directional geometric exhaust vents that are located along the entire mouth and jawline. These vents are extremely effective at dispersing heat and moisture, which reduces fogging and improves breathability.
These vents are not designed just to cycle heat out of your mask, however. Combined with the flexible anti-echo composite that the body is constructed from, the Bunkerkings CMD paintball mask offers crisp, undampened hearing and clear, unmuffled communication with teammates.
While there are a variety of colors that you can choose from when purchasing your own CMD paintball mask, my personal favorite is the olive-green mask with yellow-tinted thermal lenses. This is just a personal preference, but it looks like the same mask worn by Master Chief from Halo.
Airflow
Airflow is an important aspect of any mask, especially when you are going to be doing something physically demanding like playing paintball in it.
During such exercises, you are going to be breathing hard and sweating up a storm, especially if you plan on playing for a full day.
Poor airflow can result in several problems, from labored breathing to intense fogging. In addition to this, bad airflow can significantly impact your ability to hear and communicate with your teammates.
Fortunately, airflow is not something that you ever have to worry about when wearing the Bunkerkings paintball mask.
The multi-directional venting system is extremely effective at venting out hot air and moisture whilst also improving breathability. This is a dramatic advantage over Virtue masks in the same range as breathability was one of Virtue’s biggest pitfalls.
Airflow is not just important for improved breathability and ventilation; it also prevents sounds from appearing distorted and improves the clarity of your communication.
However, it should be noted that due to the larger vents, which are more than capable of stopping paintballs, this mask is not suitable for airsoft players where smaller ones might make it through some of the larger gaps.
Crystal Clear View
The VIO thermal lens technology is renowned for being effective. It is one of the major selling points for almost all of Virtue’s paintball masks.
However, you don’t have to buy a Virtue paintball mask to make use of this effective technology. The CMD uses the same VIO thermal lenses which offer zero-fog capabilities.
If you are considering purchasing a high-performance paintball mask such as the Bunkerkings CMD, then there’s a good chance that you have had some experience with the outstanding zero-distortion crystal clear view that these VIO thermal lenses offer.
Comfort
Comfort is also a very important aspect of paintball masks in this price range. If you are going to be investing in a quality mask that you intend on having your head stuffed into for a full day of paintball then you want to know that you are going to be comfortable.
You can be sure of this when wearing the BK CMD, which offers extreme comfort to the wearer even if you are also wearing spectacles.
The CMD features interchangeable plush foam that features microfiber contact surfaces to ensure that your mask has the most comfortable fit.
The wide padding shape is extremely effective at reducing pressure by distributing it evenly across the forehead. The level of comfort is increased by the ultrawide goggle strap which features a super sticky grip print and has been engineered to reduce overall pressure on your head.
Comes with a Designer Goggle Bag
While this is more of a bonus than a feature of the mask itself, it is certainly worth talking about. Each BK CMD mask comes with a 50% mesh bag that is 100% breathable.
This is great because it means that you can store your mask securely in a nice-looking bag that will allow your mask to dry quickly.
Final Thoughts
The Bunkerkings CMD is an extremely comfortable and high-performance mask. You will not be disappointed if you buy this mask. This is the mask for serious players who value performance, comfort, and protection.