Laser Tag Vests

The objective of the game of laser tag is to tag or target the player from the opposing team wit a laser tag gun. It is much like the game of cops and robbers, but rather than tagging by touch, you tag using the laser tag gun. The opposing players wear infrared sensors so that whenever the infrared beam from the gun hits them, these sensors will detect it and automatically count the kill. The easiest and most widely followed method to wear sensors is to embed or wear them on the laser tag vest. In this article we discuss different facets of the laser tag vests, including its construction and technical features.

Construction of Laser Tag Vests

The laser tag vests are much like your normal vests but without any sleeves. Because it is not their purpose to cover the body of the player - they are rather minimalist with respect to the amount of the surface of body that they cover. Usually the infrared sensors are embedded in the front, but in some types of laser tag games, there are sensors on the back too. There are some vests which have sensors on the shoulders, one on each shoulder. Basically it depends on the manufacturer where they want to affix the sensor, and there is no standard for that. This fact influences the game a lot because if your opponent's laser tag vests sensor is at the front and back of the vest, it will be harder to shoot at the player from the side. On the other hand you too can make use of this fact minimizing the times you face your opponent – rather you should always try to keep your side towards your opponents.

The material used to make the laser tag vests varies from leather, faux leather to canvas to some other kind of materials, including PU leather. It depends n the player what kind of vests they want. But overall, the material is not or primary consideration as far as the efficacy of the laser tag vests go – as long as it is sturdy, and its sensors and systems are working properly, your laser tag vest is doing great .

Features of Laser Tag Vests

Almost all laser tag vests come with belts so that you can tie them properly to yourself. Many of them have a holster that can be attached, and which can be used to keep your gun when you are not using it. This is helpful in games in which you are playing with two guns, one a short range one, and another a long range one.

Laser tag vests also allow for changing the color of the vest to suit the team with which you are playing. This is done by activating the sensors, and activating LED's of the appropriate colors, whether blue, green, red etc.

Buying Laser Tag Vests

Almost all laser tag equipment manufacturers make laser tag vests, so you have a lot of choice with the type of vets you want. Usually you will buy the whole system from one manufacturer, so you have to take the whole system into consideration when buying or renting it.