Helmet Protection

[randalm]

Play with a CPX. Broke it early in the fall requiring 6 stitches in my lip. Got a new one and had the same problem. 9 stitches the second time around. See url. I don't lead with my head and the helmets fit fine. Any suggestions besides a Ridell. Those things are ugly.

[randalm]

http://community.webshots.com/user/clemsonlacrosse

sorry, the first link was bad

[cjwilhelmi]

A defenseman on my team at Harding had the exact same problem with CPX and I have heard about several others with the same problem.

I dont know of any helmet that does not have any problems at all. My high school team is using Gait this year.

[mholtz]

We've been using C-Pro's for years and haven't had that problem. I don't know enough about the differences between the two, though, to say if this will help you.

[Ken Lovic]

We are going with the Warrior Viking this year. I like the padding inside a lot better. I also like the sizing difference instead of using inserts to do that.

[TheNino57]

No matter what kind of helmet you wear, you could have the same problems. I've seen guys get their faces smashed in playing football and those helmets are SOLID. I think that you might just have had a string of bad luck. But I agree, the Riddells are really ugly.

[mholtz]

We've been using C-Pro's for years and haven't had that problem. I don't know enough about the differences between the two, though, to say if this will help you.

We've been using the cpro for years, and all of a sudden, we've had a bout of concussions... 3 in 5 games.

I'm starting to wonder about c-pros.

[Matt_Gardiner]

You may think they are ugly, but I believe that the Riddell is the best helmet to prevent concussions. I have often recommended players get the Riddell after suffering concussions. If we had the money right now to switch team helmets, I would change over to the Riddell.

[Adam G]

1/2 our team uses CPros, and the other 1/2 Riddell's. I personally like the CPro, cosmetically, but neither lid has given us any problems thus far. Just an opinion.

[warri0rlax22]

The riddell helmets are awesome, I play with a CPX but the riddell are more like football helmets with the air inserts. they hurt at first but its not a big deal. I like the riddell esp playing attack where you get hit in the head like its noones business. i havent had any problems with my CPX though

[danza]

A defenseman on my team at Harding had the exact same problem with CPX and I have heard about several others with the same problem.

I dont know of any helmet that does not have any problems at all. My high school team is using Gait this year.

funny that u mention that defenseman corbin cuz i broke my face again today. i am freaking pissed. i dont understand why a lacrosse helmet is made so bad. i dont expect my helmet to be impervious but i dont want to be scared to hit people in fear of another set of stitches (first time 12 this time 9 in 2 spots). i
have an inkling to trust a company like ridell who has been making football helmets since before cascade has been making helmets. i never broke my face when i was wearing one for 10 years as a kid.
i haven't seen many football players break their faces... twice. i just wish they weren't so freaking ugly.

[KnoxVegas]

Here is a question:
What happens when all our teams are to have matching helmets, say CPXs, and one player needs a Riddell because of concusions? Does the whole team need to switch over? Or is their a waiver that the player can receive to allow the non-uniform helmet?

[bste_lax]

Here is a question:
What happens when all our teams are to have matching helmets, say CPXs, and one player needs a Riddell because of concusions? Does the whole team need to switch over? Or is their a waiver that the player can receive to allow the non-uniform helmet?

I think the color just has to be the same. Not the same exact brand.

[bste_lax]

My high school team is using Gait this year.

Granted your team is sponsored by Gait or you are getting deals through them.......but they look like storm troopers.

[cjwilhelmi]

My high school team is using Gait this year.

Granted your team is sponsored by Gait or you are getting deals through them.......but they look like storm troopers.

I should have edited that a long time ago. We actually went with CPro's because Gait couldn't do the color scheme that we wanted.

Gait is actually coming out with a new helmet sometime soon. I believe that a couple NCAA schools are using them. When I get more information I'll update it.

Tony - sorry your face is all busted up. Have your girlfriend kiss it better and buy you a Riddell.