Opinions on headguards with those bar things...

Smudger · 01-13-2010, 05:47 PM

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What are your opinions on this type of headgear? I'll be called gay, but I value my face lol, but no really I work in sales and my manager got pissed off at me when I came in with a bit of red round my eye once and I ain't gonna quit boxing and sparring so what do ya reckon? I've currently got the cheek protecter ones, but I still managed to get a shiner because of my ridiculously shit defence

I'll work on that though, but do they get in the way of vision at all or have any real negatives?

G U E R R I E R · 01-13-2010, 06:09 PM

I think they're great..I've seen many pro's use it..

You're sparring, you're allowed to use it, and it doesn't make you train any less or worse..Just prevents you from getting cuts or broking your nose.

AndrewFFC · 01-13-2010, 06:10 PM

Anything that protects the nose.

thejokerswild · 01-13-2010, 06:43 PM

Get it, I wouldn't knock ya. I'm actually looking for a decently priced one myself.

Only thing about headgear I don't like is the thicker and bigger it is, the less aware I feel I am during the more up and close fighting.

Smudger · 01-13-2010, 06:55 PM

It's a done deal then I'm gonna buy it

The only thing I'm not sure about is when/if I actually compete, wearing an open headguard would be a strange feeling and I guess you wanna feel as comfortable as possible. Ahhhh I'll just deal with that when it comes.

paloalto00 · 01-13-2010, 07:56 PM

I don't see how anyone would call you gay for using it. I would rather be called gay rather than not be able to fight because my nose is broken.

Relentless · 01-13-2010, 08:25 PM

if you're worried about being called gay then remove your avatar fag.

G U E R R I E R · 01-13-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Relentless

if you're worried about being called gay then remove your avatar fag.

The man has a point.

CrocodileFace · 01-13-2010, 09:26 PM

My trainer, and my whole gym hates when people wear them. We have 1 kid who wears one. It gives you a false sense of security. We all try to bend it when we get in with the kid hahaha

Uchi Deshi` · 01-13-2010, 10:56 PM

I wear one and love it. Another kid had the other kind and kept getting a bloody nose every time he sparred. He saw mine and now he got one, too. What's the point of getting hurt when you're trying to learn.

Trixie · 01-14-2010, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by relentless

if you're worried about being called gay then remove your avatar fag.

this

elmaldito · 01-14-2010, 10:04 AM

the winning full face is the best headgear on the market.

anthony jr · 01-14-2010, 04:01 PM

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iv just ordered this one should b here next week.
im getting this because i was in championships and got butted and my nose was bad and i couldnt spar so i strugled in my next fights due to not having my timing and sharpness so to avoid that again i ordered this got it shiped over from usa for about £90 from some store in the usa

01-13-2010, 05:47 PM	#1
Smudger Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: kent Posts: 3,983 vCash: 1323	Opinions on headguards with those bar things... Like this: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] What are your opinions on this type of headgear? I'll be called gay, but I value my face lol, but no really I work in sales and my manager got pissed off at me when I came in with a bit of red round my eye once and I ain't gonna quit boxing and sparring so what do ya reckon? I've currently got the cheek protecter ones, but I still managed to get a shiner because of my ridiculously shit defence I'll work on that though, but do they get in the way of vision at all or have any real negatives?
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01-13-2010, 06:09 PM	#2
G U E R R I E R Thomas ''Hitman'' Hearns ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 709 vCash: 390	Re: Opinions on headguards with those bar things... I think they're great..I've seen many pro's use it.. You're sparring, you're allowed to use it, and it doesn't make you train any less or worse..Just prevents you from getting cuts or broking your nose.
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01-13-2010, 06:10 PM	#3
AndrewFFC P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kings Cross Posts: 17,301 vCash: 1000	Re: Opinions on headguards with those bar things... Anything that protects the nose.
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01-13-2010, 06:43 PM	#4
thejokerswild P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 18,179 vCash: 75	Re: Opinions on headguards with those bar things... Get it, I wouldn't knock ya. I'm actually looking for a decently priced one myself. Only thing about headgear I don't like is the thicker and bigger it is, the less aware I feel I am during the more up and close fighting.
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01-13-2010, 06:55 PM	#5
Smudger Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: kent Posts: 3,983 vCash: 1323	Re: Opinions on headguards with those bar things... It's a done deal then I'm gonna buy it The only thing I'm not sure about is when/if I actually compete, wearing an open headguard would be a strange feeling and I guess you wanna feel as comfortable as possible. Ahhhh I'll just deal with that when it comes.
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01-13-2010, 07:56 PM	#6
paloalto00 Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,177 vCash: 347	Re: Opinions on headguards with those bar things... I don't see how anyone would call you gay for using it. I would rather be called gay rather than not be able to fight because my nose is broken.
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01-13-2010, 08:25 PM	#7
Relentless ESB Junkie East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East London Posts: 48,827 vCash: 1900	Re: Opinions on headguards with those bar things... if you're worried about being called gay then remove your avatar fag.
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01-13-2010, 09:26 PM	#9
CrocodileFace Journeyman Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 81 vCash: 1000	Re: Opinions on headguards with those bar things... My trainer, and my whole gym hates when people wear them. We have 1 kid who wears one. It gives you a false sense of security. We all try to bend it when we get in with the kid hahaha
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01-13-2010, 10:56 PM	#10
Uchi Deshi` newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 49 vCash: 1000	Re: Opinions on headguards with those bar things... I wear one and love it. Another kid had the other kind and kept getting a bloody nose every time he sparred. He saw mine and now he got one, too. What's the point of getting hurt when you're trying to learn.
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01-14-2010, 10:04 AM	#12
elmaldito Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,195 vCash: 75	Re: Opinions on headguards with those bar things... the winning full face is the best headgear on the market.
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01-14-2010, 04:01 PM	#13
anthony jr Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: at the top Posts: 1,140 vCash: 741	Re: Opinions on headguards with those bar things... [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] iv just ordered this one should b here next week. im getting this because i was in championships and got butted and my nose was bad and i couldnt spar so i strugled in my next fights due to not having my timing and sharpness so to avoid that again i ordered this got it shiped over from usa for about £90 from some store in the usa
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