Wilch
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I would consider the more basic protection would be a seat belt, like the shin pads , chest protecter , helmet.
No, those things would be windshield, bumpers and airbags.
I would consider the more basic protection would be a seat belt, like the shin pads , chest protecter , helmet.
No, those things would be windshield, bumpers and airbags.
A seat belt would obviously be put in that group. Not wearing a visor would be like having your windows open, there's a chance something could get in and hit you or if you flipped the car maybe your arm would go out and get crushed, so it's risky but in no way as bad as not wearing a seat belt.
I wear a visor and only because it looks cooler then no visor.
Both times iv lost teeth iv healed fine and I'm in canada and don't pay dental.
I love the blood stain on my gloves.
I love how I look like patty kane.
Pain is temporary being a cager is forever.
Also how are you suppose to fight with a cage on?
Not wearing a visor is like not having a windshield. It doesn't get any more obvious than that.
That is completely untrue for so many reasons your not aloud to drive without a windshield but you are aloud to play without a cage. 100% of drivers have wind shields 50% of hockey players use a visor,
It's obvious a wind shield goes into the same groups as the Main protection such as helmet,shoulder pads, shin pads.
I refereed a pretty high-level adult league game tonight. Only one player on each team was wearing a cage.
A seat belt would obviously be put in that group. Not wearing a visor would be like having your windows open, there's a chance something could get in and hit you or if you flipped the car maybe your arm would go out and get crushed, so it's risky but in no way as bad as not wearing a seat belt.
Im new to the ice, making a transition from inline hockey...I plan on just playing local pick-up pond hockey and going to stick and puck sessions. During regular weekly pick up pond hockey (non-tournament) almost no one wears a helmet...so my choices are between no helmet and a beanie or knit cap OR helmet and visor w/ mouthpiece...I understand the visor is not giving me the 100% protection like a cage, but a helmet and visor is better than nothing, even if I am the only one with it...what is the general consensus for pond hockey? Helmet and visor or nothing?
Im new to the ice, making a transition from inline hockey...I plan on just playing local pick-up pond hockey and going to stick and puck sessions. During regular weekly pick up pond hockey (non-tournament) almost no one wears a helmet...so my choices are between no helmet and a beanie or knit cap OR helmet and visor w/ mouthpiece...I understand the visor is not giving me the 100% protection like a cage, but a helmet and visor is better than nothing, even if I am the only one with it...what is the general consensus for pond hockey? Helmet and visor or nothing?
Im new to the ice, making a transition from inline hockey...I plan on just playing local pick-up pond hockey and going to stick and puck sessions. During regular weekly pick up pond hockey (non-tournament) almost no one wears a helmet...so my choices are between no helmet and a beanie or knit cap OR helmet and visor w/ mouthpiece...I understand the visor is not giving me the 100% protection like a cage, but a helmet and visor is better than nothing, even if I am the only one with it...what is the general consensus for pond hockey? Helmet and visor or nothing?
Not sure if this should be a new topic or not, but this seemed appropriate.
I just got back into hockey over the past few years and am still using my old cage (when I say old, take a look at the mask on Dominik Hasek circa 1999). It's solid as a rock, so I have no qualms at all about its safety (which is why I use it - coupled with the fact I'm cheap). It's heavy, and I'd like to get something lighter, but what I'm more curious about is if any of you have gone from one cage to another and noticed a significant difference in visibility. I'm definitely sticking with a cage (for protection purposes) but wondering if the upgrade to a newer model would provide any noticeable difference beyond the weight? Or should I just stick with what I've got until it starts noticeably rusting?
As an added side-note, as far as my skill level - I'm only just now getting to the point that I'm starting to try to keep my head up and not stare at the puck when it's on my stick, so I'm just getting to the point that I'm questioning the difference in peripheral vision
I used an Easton S13 several years ago. Sold it and got a Bauer reakt. Both the helmet and cage is noticeably lighter and has good vision. The cage a bit pricey though at $70.00.
Funny you say that, the reakt was the one I was looking at (because it's so much lighter) and I thought I noticed that one on you when we were facing off
Do you remember noticing a difference in the vision when you switched over?
HA! I'm glad I'm not the only guy that checks out people's gear during games.
Yeah, coming from the S13, there's a huge difference in the vision. It's a great cage.
I've been wondering one thing for a while now and even though it has been discussed before, I am not sure what the answer is. Why does hardly anyone use a full visor? I've heard people would get chirped at for wearing one. But WHY? It just doesn't make sense to me. I've never worn one but I'd think you'd have a much better vision. It also looks better than a cage IMO. And yet, it doesn't seem to be popular at all. I could see them fogging up more than regular visors because you breathe right into them, but with the holes at the bottom and some anti fog spray, that shouldn't really be an issue either.
David Backes wore one lately but that's also the first time I've seen it on an NHL player. Most NHLers use full cages, too, if they have facial injuries.
I looked at getting one but was told between scratching and fogging they sucked.
Awesome, thanks. That's what I wanted to hear.
(likely you'll be able to chirp something about being a copycat next game...)