Do lacrosse helmets expire?
Helmets 10 years of age or older cannot be re-certified or reconditioned. Replace the helmet if it is no longer certified. Do not pass it on.
Do lacrosse helmets need to be recertified?
Helmets should be reconditioned regularly by a licensed NAERA member. “Only companies that are licensed by NOCSAE® can recertify a helmet. All NAERA members are licensed by NOCSAE®”.
Is the Cascade R legal?
Until the manufacturers and NOCSAE are able to remedy and re-certify these helmets, the Model R and Regulator are both illegal at all levels of play and by all rules that mandate helmets meet NOCSAE standards and be NOCSAE certified.
Can you change the cage on a lacrosse helmet?
Bottom line, it certainly can be done. It’s possibly illegal for many leagues, and probably voids any warranty provided by Cascade……that’s your problem (men’s rec lacrosse up here typically doesn’t even require facemasks, so no one cares if you use an alternate, or a modified cage).
Can I paint my lacrosse helmet?
Your best bet when it comes to painting a lacrosse helmet is to simply use spray paint. Chances are a nearby hardware or art store will have the color you are looking for. Once you’re done spray painting your lacrosse helmet, apply some sort of spray polyurethane for a touch of shine and to protect the paint.
Why did Cascade stop making the R helmet?
The announcement meant that players can’t wear those two helmets in games played under NCAA, NFHS or US Lacrosse rules. Cascade’s expressed that they were working with NOCSAE to resolve the issue and asked that customers who didn’t have a game imminently to exercise patience.
Who is liable if injury occurs because of protective equipment that has been modified?
If an injury occurs as a result of an individual using a piece of equipment that is determined to be defective or inadequate for its intended purpose, the manufacturer is considered liable. If equipment is modified in any way by an athlete, a coach, or an athletic trainer.
Why are box lacrosse helmets different?
The helmets that are used in box lacrosse are completely different than field lacrosse. They use Hockey helmets with a box lacrosse facemask. Different from a field helmet, like a Cascade R or Warrior Regulator, these helmets are shaped smaller around the head so they are a little lighter.
Can you paint a lacrosse helmet?
Does dying a lacrosse head weaken it?
By providing single doses that are Lacrosse specific to provide the best consistent color on lacrosse heads, Lax Dip Dye has taken the guesswork out of dying. Re-dyeing to get the”right” color is not only annoying, but it can weaken your head. Each time you dye you change the strength of the plastic of the head.
Do lacrosse helmets prevent concussions?
Helmets are not as effective in preventing the concussions that occur from athlete-to-athlete contact though,” she says. This safety issue seems like low hanging fruit, says Comstock.
