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Pole Vault helmets
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:18 pm
by kmonty51
Our state requires all high school pole vaulters to wear helmets; consequently, we are looking around to purchase a few. Does anyone have a suggestion regarding what to buy and where to buy it? We've checked Simpson Performance. Their prices ($150 per helmet) might just prompt our athletic director to dump the whole event. I also heard about a Triple 8 ASTM 1492 helmet for around $35-$40.
Any suggestions would be appreciated....and, yes, I know this is a very debatable requirement. We're just trying to meet our state's mandate so our kids can jump.
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:34 pm
by kmonty51
I just did a search for "helmets" and found some good info. Should have done that first.
If anyone has further suggestions, though, please let me know.
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:14 pm
by cdmilton
I recommend these to the kids I coach:
http://www.protechelmet.com/products.asp?cat=10
They are cheap and do the trick. You can get them in most colors.
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:17 pm
by BethelPV
If you want something cheap, I vote for an old school hockey helmet like Toby wears...
If you want something with a lot of padding, go to your local sports store in the bike and skateboard section, they should have them as well!
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:52 pm
by Sean/vaulter/naeS
pro tech? tec? has nice helmets that stay on fine and are comfortable.
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:19 pm
by mooski33
I wore a helmet for a season and I found my just at a local skate/bike shop. I think it was like $40, but it was several years ago so I'm not sure. Skateboarding helmets work pretty well because they have a lot of all-around coverage, they come in cool colors, and they are light. I hardly noticed mine.