Hello armor smiths. I thank you for your time in reading my post. I am what I consider a new player and am coming close to my first year of experience in this great sport. I have some experience in foamsmithing now but none in armor making. It appears to me first step in protection should be a cup and then a helmet. My question involves the helmet.
I would like a helmet that protects against the blunt trauma of an accidental head shot (ear guards and face guards would be nice) but also maintains the look of a leather helmet. My thoughts were perhaps to get a helmet like a Lacrosse helmet like http://www.cascadelacrosse.com/ and have it covered over in leather. It seems to me many of the leather helms I see folks wearing would do little to protect from a strong head shot though they look cool and give the armor bonuses (am I mistaken?). That said here are my questions.
All my questions were answered and now i am seeking anyone in the southern California area willing to meet with me sometime in the next couple months to take a commission to make me a helm that offers decent looks and real protection as well as passing the armor rules. Please pm me if you are interested and maybe we can set up a viewing of your products.