Helmet Safety
A core value at Mycro is safety.
While comfort and style are essential, they will never come at the expense of safety. We therefore made it our mission to create the lightest, most comfortable but also safest helmet.
In 2006, hurling helmet safety standards were first introduced. It became compulsory for all players under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while playing a match. In 2010, it became compulsory for all players to wear a National Safety Authority of Ireland (NSAI) IS:355 approved helmet with faceguard in both matches and training. This rule came into effect for camogie in 2011.
Mycro were the first helmet manufacturer to meet this safety standard, and are still one of the only suppliers to meet this standard across all of our helmet range.
A player not wearing an IS:355 approved helmet is no longer covered under the GAA Injury Benefit Fund and is also at an increased risk of injury.
NSAI approved helmets boast a IS:355 badge on the back – you will find this mark of safety on all Mycro helmets.
CHOOSING YOUR HELMET
The Intension of the helmet is to reduce the injury to the skull and the part of the face surrounded by the protector. The protector function is such that the force from impacts against the helmet is distributed and damped and the penetration of objects is counteracted. Helmets for hurling & camogie players shall compromise a head protector and an associated face protector. The intended function of the helmet is to reduce head and facial injuries that may occur in playing and training. Your helmet can only protect you if it fits correctly. Try different sizes and choose the size that feels secure & comfortable on your head, position the straps so that they do not cover your ears, adjust straps & fastner to be both comfortable & firm.
THIS HELMET DOES NOT MAKE PROVISION FOR EAR, NECK OR SPINAL INJURY.
CHOOSING YOUR face protector
The Appropriate size of the face protector will depend on the minimum size of the sliothar to be played with by the user. The junior Mycro facemask is tested using an approved size 4 sliothar and the senior Mycro facemask is tested using an approved size 5 sliothar.
USING THE HELMET
Only use your helmet when playing hurling & camogie. It is not designed for other sports or motor vehicle use. Every time you use your helmet, check that nothing is badly worn, torn, cracked or missing.
THIS HELMET IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY: FOR USE ONLY WITH HURLING & CAMOGIE.
Your helmet can only protect you if it fits correctly. Try different head sizes and choose the size that feels secure & comfortable on your head. Mycro helmets are available in 3 sizes. If a new faceguard is required, make sure it is only replaced by an approved manufacturer. Mycro helmets are available in 3 sizes: Small helmet (53cm) – junior faceguard. Medium helmet (57cm) - senior faceguard. Large helmet (60cm) - senior faceguard. Helmet Mass 602g.
REPLACING YOUR HELMET/FACEGUARD
Get a new helmet after a severe impact from a sliothar, hurley or a fall, after a hard knock or damage to it, after a few years of careful use, or if it does not fit anymore. If a new faceguard is required. If a new faceguard is required make sure the new faceguard is only replaced by an approved manufacturer
YOU CANNOT ALWAYS SEE WHEN ITS DAMAGED.
MAINTENANCE OF HELMET
Keep your helmet away from chemicals. Store it away from heat & sunlight. Chemicals, heat & sunlight can all reduce the strength of your head protector. Contact with hydrocarbons, cleaning fluids, paint, transfers or any extraneous additions can adversely affect your helmet. Clean with a soft cloth & tap water only.
DO NOT APPLY PAINTS, SOLVENT, GLUES OR TRANSFERS. EXAMINE WIRE FACE PROTECTORS FOR BROKEN WELDS OR BENT WIRES & REPLACE IF NECCESSARY. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR HELMET EVERY 3 TO 4 YEARS.
IF YOU NEED ADVICE CONTACT OR WRITE TO MYCRO SPORTSGEAR LTD OR VISIT WWW.MYCRO.IE
This MYCRO HELMET functions are a complete unit, as sold. It is not designed to facilitate removal or replacement of the face protector. Do not alter the facemask in any way. Interfering with or removal of the wires of the mask may result in your mask not performing properly.
DO NOT ALTER ANY PART OF THIS HELMET OR FACEMASK IN ANY WAY, IT IS NOT SAFE TO DO SO.
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“ As the game has become faster and more physical, I wear Mycro as it gives me the most protection ”
