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Originally Posted by JRutledge
Let me put it this way. When the mask can be completely detached from the helmet, I consider that very traditional. And the picture showed above is not the same contraption that you see that players where when they are not using the HSM. I know you want to just have a debate over a very semantic issue. So if you do not know what traditional means in the context of this conversation, then so be it.
Peace
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Okay then, let's put it in simpler terms, hoping that you can understand: A mask that can be worn without a helmet is a traditional mask, and those masks are not allowed to be worn without a helmet under FED rules. You said that a catcher can wear a traditional mask (one without a helmet, remember), and that is false. Catchers are not allowed to wear traditional masks, because traditional masks are ones which are
not worn with helmets, which are required.
The mask that JM pictured cannot be worn independently from the helmet, as there is no top pad. Other such masks that use helmets are also non-traditional in nature. The only masks which are traditional do not require a helmet in order to wear them.
I'm not debating semantics with you. I'm pointing out the inaccuracy of your statement. I know what is a traditional mask, and what is not, thank you very much for your unsolicited input on the subject.