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Old Thu Sep 10, 2009, 05:04pm
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Randy Marsh Article

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Originally Posted by JimKirk View Post
Also how you wear a traditional mask will make the impact different. I had the ability recently to see some NOCSAE style testing up close and found the accelerometer objectively giving a lower rating to a umpire mask that was worn loosely than one worn tightly.

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Jim,

Are you saying the traditional masks provides better protection when worn more tightly/snuggly that loosely worn? I have always been told and wear my traditional mask loose enough when you look down, you have one to two fingers of slack between the mask and chin.

Thanks for your input.
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