Question for Jim Porter

[Rog]

Interesting!!!!!
Anyone else had similar experience s with the new mask?????

Just two days ago I took a foul shot to the face, the mask spun and hung off my ear - had to look funny as heck ;-)

One of the guys I regularly work with I feel keeps his too tight. He got knocked out cold a couple of weeks ago from a foul shot straight into the forehead!!!!! But, he won't loosen up the mask, or adjust his position by turning his head on a slight angle to deflect these shots. ;-(


QUOTE]Originally posted by PacNWump
Triple H -
I know your thrad is addressed to Jim, but I think my experiences will help.
Four years ago, I wore a tight mask and took a shot that popped two disks in my neck. Doctor told me the reason was the tight mask causing the force to the head and told me not to go behind the plate if I were to continue umping. I was resigned to bases...until this year when I discussed the helmet with my Doc and he cleared me to again go behind the plate...with cautions. Found the helmet to be superior in comfort and visibility, persperation was no longer a problem. I remember hearing a loud bang as I took a direct shot a few days ago that actually bent the wire frame. The impact to my head was minimal, I felt no snapping of the head, I didn't have to take any time to clear my head, in fact if it wasn't for the loud bang, I wouldn't have realized it was a shot. Needless to say, I'm sold on the helmet and won't be returning to the harness.
Hope this helps... [/QUOTE]