Protection

They look pretty cool.
Would they be strong enough for head to concrete though?

I reckon so.
You ever seen them play?
Its crazy, if it can protect you against one of these then i think you'll be ok.

Sorry to intrude on polo turf- but the Hurling helmets would be excellent for protection.

I will be playing polo soon, I hope- my taster in Ireland got me excited- just need to find a bike, and people willing to put up with someone as shit as I am.

Also I'd be using one for polo

Henry, what size frame would you want? I know you're a posh bastard and like to have nice things, but I picked up an old frame from Retro di Corsa which I think would make a great first/starter polo bike. 53cm.

1. cunt.
   
2. I like nice things.
   
3. will be using an old MTB frame- its all good. thanks Mark:
   I have a 650c Disc brake front wheel so figured I might as well use that and make it fixed and stick it on the back.
   4.It will be pink (probably)
   
   

The original plan was to use this:

but its just too low, and unstable-

.... and has a eight meter wheel base by the looks of things.

Anyone concidered a Hurling helmet?
I have played (albit a very tame game) and i would think that the same considerations would apply for polo ie: visibility etc.
http://www.mcsport.ie/mycro-helmet--get-2-free-first-touch-sliothars-worth-15/p-mycpd.aspx

I've got this, great helmet, tempted to start poloing now...

what size? any chance of trying it on some time?

I've got the medium, I can bring it to drinks at some point if you want to try it (except Easts, obviously =P)

Finally if any of you like mick's helmet (lol) i've already got to put an order in for my old club for a small amount of hurling equipment so could add yours to the list.
from here:
http://www.dublincityhurls.ie/

Medium's going to be too small for me. Maybe someone else will give it a shot and report back.

Finally if any of you like mick's helmet (lol) i've already got to put an order in for my old club for a small amount of hurling equipment so could add yours to the list.
from here:
http://www.dublincityhurls.ie/

i could also let you try on the sizes when they arrive (next month).

Yeah, if there's a large,that'd be good.

Anyone concidered a Hurling helmet?

You mean, apart from these guys:

They look pretty cool.
Would they be strong enough for head to concrete though?

Thats a good question. Also, if theyre not cycle helmets they'll probably invalidate any tourney insurance. How much you care is an entirely different matter, however..

They look ideal from the way they sit around the face. Shouldn't interfere with head movement.

However, they also look retarded.

You mean, apart from these guys:

Thats a good question. Also, if theyre not cycle helmets they'll probably invalidate any tourney insurance. How much you care is an entirely different matter, however..

Considering they're Irish, GAA helmets are a pretty standard choice considering they'll have used them already in school.

Anyone concidered a Hurling helmet?
I have played (albit a very tame game) and i would think that the same considerations would apply for polo ie: visibility etc.
http://www.mcsport.ie/mycro-helmet--get-2-free-first-touch-sliothars-worth-15/p-mycpd.aspx

http://www.lfgss.com/post1213049-982.html

I bought a grill online instead, and it doesn't fit. Waste of money. I'm seriously considering a hurling helmet if I can try one on somewhere first.

You can try mine if you're at drinks (Easts excluded)

http://www.lfgss.com/post1213049-982.html

I bought a grill online instead, and it doesn't fit. Waste of money. I'm seriously considering a hurling helmet if I can try one on somewhere first.

Might have a look at that grill Iain, the one I've fitted is quite chunky and I'm not sure about the visibility.

They look ideal from the way they sit around the face. Shouldn't interfere with head movement.

However, they also look retarded.

But they do look as if they are in a PE class.
Imagine them in rolled up jeans, vans and a paid shirt ... i think this would change your opinion.

http://www.lfgss.com/post1213049-982.html

Furry Muff.

McCarthy / Eybrows, i would like to give one a go.

nowt wrong with cricket helmets too fellas.

But they do look as if they are in a PE class.
Imagine them in rolled up jeans, vans and a paid shirt ... i think this would change your opinion.

Ha, I thought about this as well.

My aunt has been involved with the gaa, If there was interest I could see if she could maybe get a deal on a batch of helmets.

I don't know how much of a reality this could be, but would be worth a punt.

i like the mycro helmet, i dont like the gap in the cooper helmet.

I'd comsider making an order for the mycro helmets at the end of next month.

(but I will be going for the PE class look, sorry Pique)