Has anyone used a headguard like this?

AllyT · 08-03-2007, 08:47 AM

I am looking at ways to protect a boxers eyes while he spars as he has corneal erosion. I came accross this headguard and would be interested in opinions. It looks like may prevent contact with the eyelids.
http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/image...HL._SS500_.jpg

MrSmall · 08-03-2007, 09:18 AM

That would have to be pretty tight fitting/rigid otherwise that hard plastic will swat the poor sod in the face.

SchweitzerMan · 08-03-2007, 09:19 AM

I've heard of these. I think it's called a facesaver. Never used one myself or seen anyone use it in the gym

BeGGeRs · 08-03-2007, 09:47 AM

thats the gayest thing ive ever seen..

Zhaakal · 08-03-2007, 09:55 AM

Now that's how boxing would be if Canadians invented it.

achillesthegreat · 08-03-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Zhaakal

Now that's how boxing would be if Canadians invented it.

I found this really funny. You could have said many countries and I still would have found it funny.

The_Hammer · 08-03-2007, 10:59 AM

I haven't ever seen one of the full faceguards like you posted, but I have seen and used one like this:

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I didn't particularly like it at all, but that was because it wasn't on tight enough and the bar kept flopping around and messing with my vision. If it had been the right size it would have been fine, and it sure was nice not getting popped hard on the nose.

There's one guy at my gym who swears by them, and I've never seen him spar without one.

It's awful for kickboxers, because they can't see the kicks coming, but for boxers your field of vision shouldn't be too interfered with. that is, if it's on tight enough.

Of course, it looks goofy and I don't like the way the facebar changes the weight distribution on my head, but if its between that and not boxing I'd say go for it.

Zhaakal · 08-03-2007, 02:18 PM

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I found this really funny. You could have said many countries and I still would have found it funny.

i said Canadians becouse they invented Hockey and the headgear looks like a hockey mask so...

Bazooka · 08-03-2007, 02:33 PM

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Honestly stay clear of these ones as much as possible only use them if your nose is broke, I am serious, They are hard to see out of and if you catch a shot on the top part of the bar, even when your chin is tucked it snaps your neck as if you got caught on the button and it fucks you up.

pit · 08-03-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AllyT

I am looking at ways to protect a boxers eyes while he spars as he has corneal erosion. I came accross this headguard and would be interested in opinions. It looks like may prevent contact with the eyelids.
http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/image...HL._SS500_.jpg

I think you would get little respect if you walked in the gym with that. It has don't hurt me please written all over it.

Relentless · 08-03-2007, 04:41 PM

why dont you read his first post before laughin like an idiot? the guy has corneal erosion.

08-03-2007, 08:47 AM	#1
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08-03-2007, 09:18 AM	#2
MrSmall Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,149 vCash: 1000	Re: Has anyone used a headguard like this? That would have to be pretty tight fitting/rigid otherwise that hard plastic will swat the poor sod in the face.
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SchweitzerMan Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 4,973 vCash: 1423	Re: Has anyone used a headguard like this? I've heard of these. I think it's called a facesaver. Never used one myself or seen anyone use it in the gym
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BeGGeRs god ESB Jr Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 126 vCash: 1256	Re: Has anyone used a headguard like this? thats the gayest thing ive ever seen..
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Zhaakal Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,822 vCash: 1285	Re: Has anyone used a headguard like this? Now that's how boxing would be if Canadians invented it.
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08-03-2007, 10:59 AM	#7
The_Hammer newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 25 vCash: 1000	Re: Has anyone used a headguard like this? I haven't ever seen one of the full faceguards like you posted, but I have seen and used one like this: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] I didn't particularly like it at all, but that was because it wasn't on tight enough and the bar kept flopping around and messing with my vision. If it had been the right size it would have been fine, and it sure was nice not getting popped hard on the nose. There's one guy at my gym who swears by them, and I've never seen him spar without one. It's awful for kickboxers, because they can't see the kicks coming, but for boxers your field of vision shouldn't be too interfered with. that is, if it's on tight enough. Of course, it looks goofy and I don't like the way the facebar changes the weight distribution on my head, but if its between that and not boxing I'd say go for it.
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Bazooka Pimp C Wants 2 Be Me East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30,558 vCash: 0	Re: Has anyone used a headguard like this? [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Honestly stay clear of these ones as much as possible only use them if your nose is broke, I am serious, They are hard to see out of and if you catch a shot on the top part of the bar, even when your chin is tucked it snaps your neck as if you got caught on the button and it fucks you up.
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08-03-2007, 04:41 PM	#11
Relentless ESB Junkie East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East London Posts: 48,827 vCash: 1900	Re: Has anyone used a headguard like this? why dont you read his first post before laughin like an idiot? the guy has corneal erosion.
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