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dtwsd Tue Apr 06, 2004 12:33pm

Does anyone use this mask? If so, please provide some feedback on whether or not you like it and why. I am interested in hearing if it is truly as lightweight as they claim as well as if it provides a larger field of vision than conventional masks. I believe this is the same mask that Gerry Davis sells as the "new view" mask. Thanks!

Skahtboi Tue Apr 06, 2004 12:46pm

It is essentially the same mask. Schutt and some others also make them. It is a single bar, low profile mask (hence the improved vision as it is closer to the face). It is also extremely lightweight, only about a pound or so.

Downfalls include the fact that they are pricey, as I am sure you have noticed. Also, you really have to practice at getting it off over the hat. I am still working on it. I have only had mine for about two weeks or so.

whiskers_ump Tue Apr 06, 2004 03:52pm

dtwsd,

I have used the mask for about three months now. I really
like it. I also have the SUL, but now prefer the gerry davis
mask. Adjust the harness properly and you don't have any trouble
even with six stitch. At least I have not.

Welcome to the board.

buddha69 Tue Apr 06, 2004 11:01pm

Talking about mask
 
does anybody here use a hockey style mask? and do you have to wear a hat under it? I wanted to know cause I might want one or stick with regular Face mask.

Thanks,
ED

whiskers_ump Wed Apr 07, 2004 06:18am

Re: Talking about mask
 
Quote:

Originally posted by buddha69
does anybody here use a hockey style mask? and do you have to wear a hat under it? I wanted to know cause I might want one or stick with regular Face mask.

Thanks,
ED

Ed,
Somewhere down the line, there is a long thread on the
wearing of the hockey style mask. Don't have time to
hunt and copy/paste for you right now, but his has been
discussed previously. There were several different views
to whether it should or should not be used.

buddha69 Wed Apr 07, 2004 06:46am

I found it Glen Thanks. The thread was started before I joined.

Thanks again,
Ed

Duke Wed Apr 07, 2004 07:05am

I got this mask as a christmas gift. I have not used it under actual game conditions as our season doesn't kick off until next week, providing the white stuff is gone.

I have used it in the gym and really like it. It is very lightweight as advertised. I do not have a problem getting it off. I keep my harness real loose and let the mask sit on the bill of my hat anyways. I do not believe you will be able to use a 6 stitch bill hat under it though. I only tried doing this once and it seems a little snug. Sure is a great improvement over the old iron mask I have been using for years.

Skahtboi Wed Apr 07, 2004 09:40am

Quote:

Originally posted by whiskers_ump
Adjust the harness properly and you don't have any trouble even with six stitch.
Show off!


whiskers_ump Wed Apr 07, 2004 10:12pm

Quote:

Originally posted by Duke
I got this mask as a christmas gift. I have not used it under actual game conditions as our season doesn't kick off until next week, providing the white stuff is gone.

I have used it in the gym and really like it. It is very lightweight as advertised. I do not have a problem getting it off. I keep my harness real loose and let the mask sit on the bill of my hat anyways. I do not believe you will be able to use a 6 stitch bill hat under it though. I only tried doing this once and it seems a little snug. Sure is a great improvement over the old iron mask I have been using for years.

Duke,

I was surprise that you can. I was not aware I had my six
stitch on the first time I wore it, and with the harness
properly adjusted, I did not loose the hat once. I prefer
the four stitch though. With it, there is no doubt.

dtwsd Thu Apr 08, 2004 02:30pm

I really appreciate everyone input. I was debating between the Wilson and the new +POS mask (AUL300) and was having trouble deciding between the two. I got a great deal on Ebay for the Wison ($71 including shipping). Considering that it runs $112 on Wilson's website, I couldn't pass it up. I'm still waiting for it to arrive but I wanted to find out what others thought about it. Thanks everyone.

Skahtboi Thu Apr 08, 2004 02:41pm

$112????

Lester's Upstate Sports has it for $85.

dtwsd Thu Apr 08, 2004 03:07pm

Quote:

Originally posted by Skahtboi
$112????

Lester's Upstate Sports has it for $85.

$112 is the MSRP on Wilson's website. I know about Lester's price. That's why When I saw it for $61 + $10 for shipping I jumped on it.


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