New Helmet Technology
 

I was having a discussion about umpires helmetware with a couple of manufacturers and received a prototype that looks a lot like this:

Bulwark: American Football Helmet

...except smaller diameter mask bars, and more of them, a lot more ventilation as long slots and holes and light as a feather.

They have kids models coming out for Dixie and other youth ball in 2013. Riddell, I believe.

The helmet had the best vision, thinnest bars and a new padding concept very much like what is being used in football - removable, inflatable liner with special emphasis on dissipating blows to the forehead. The fit is superb.

The wrong fit
 

The lacrosse helmet already meets the baseball standards. It looks much better than the HSM or football helmet. The objection was removing the helmet chin strap during live action. I say leave it on. The problem is finding a reputable ump willing to cross the field holding one in his left hand. Send us a pic!

Originally Posted by Simply The Best http://forum.officiating.com/images/...s/viewpost.gif
I was having a discussion about umpires helmetware with a couple of manufacturers and received a prototype that looks a lot like this:

Bulwark: American Football Helmet

...except smaller diameter mask bars, and more of them, a lot more ventilation as long slots and holes and light as a feather.

They have kids models coming out for Dixie and other youth ball in 2013.
Never thought about the lacrosse helmet or was aware that it met NOSCAE baseball requirements.I teach leave the helmet in place at all times except between innings.We are very much cosmetic beasts, yes? :D