The harder the sportsperson practices, the luckier he gets. Though winning and losing are part of the game and what is more important is “Playing Safe,” but no matter how much safe we try to play, we can’t avoid injuries completely. Yes, what we can do is keep ourselves fully equipped and masked to make sure that injuries barely affect us. The Fencing Mask that we are about to discuss here is a similar head protector that has been specially designed to protect the front of the head. The design has been made taking inspiration from fish grills that provide room for air circulation.
A lot of research and ergonomics helped in creating an efficient structure. It has a shell structure, which drops behind the mask and climbs through a lock button system to protect the front of the head. The mask comes with easily removable padded internal components that facilitate in cleaning. It has also got a bib for protecting neck of the sportsperson. It has been provided with the polycarbonate visor with the vision and protection comparable to those used in armor. This helps in providing complete security and helps in better focusing on the opponent.
The casting of the mask was done using carbon fiber and kelvar because of their special mechanical properties. The nose and mouth of the mask are coated with the stainless steel screen for full breath. The contour of the mask has been designed keeping in mind anatomy and aerodynamics that prevents direct friction with the air. This head protection for a swifter athlete ensures complete safety and comfort.
Via: Heidesigner