Hurling helmets

scamroc · September 26, 2011, 05:56:40 PM

Just as a matter of interest, if a player is split (needing staples) while wearing a helmet, are the helmet manufacturers liable? Any views?

Armagh Cúchulainns · September 26, 2011, 07:12:41 PM

In a word - No - helmets do not provide 100% protection but are designed to lessen impacts of injuries to head injuries.

I refereed a game this year where a player received a blow to the front of the faceguard - resulted in a bad concussion, jaw broken in 2/3 places and 6 teeth misplaced/lost - his helmet was only a fortnight old!!

Last Man · September 26, 2011, 08:14:15 PM

Quote from: scamroc on September 26, 2011, 05:56:40 PM
Just as a matter of interest, if a player is split (needing staples) while wearing a helmet, are the helmet manufacturers liable? Any views?

You never hurled yourself I take it??

scamroc · September 26, 2011, 09:19:44 PM

Nope. just curious.

4father · September 27, 2011, 09:30:27 PM

Appropriately named 'scam'roc!

Why would you want to ffs?

Armagh Cúchulainns · September 28, 2011, 10:59:59 AM

Quote from: 4father on September 27, 2011, 09:30:27 PM
Appropriately named 'scam'roc!

i thought his username was just his normal name backwards - Cormac S

The Iceman · October 02, 2011, 03:21:24 PM

A lot of the Americans wear Lacrosse helmets over here in the league. Whats your take on them?