Can I paint my CK helmet?

BY admin August 13, 2014

Painting should be undertaken by an experienced painter. It is quite difficult and probably not that easy to do at home without experience and the needed materials. The process is similar to airbrushing plastic parts of cars (bumpers/fenders etc)
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I painted my PE Helmet

BY bopshot August 15, 2012

I painted my PE Helmet (well my dad spraypainted it and i did the rest.) I hope the paint holds when me nd my kit go into action:)
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Refurbish or replace – mouldy helmet……

BY tedd1979 April 11, 2011

Having had my head protection for some 10+ years now, the foam is somewhat mouldy and nasty. I can get replacement foam from local retailers but want to know A: Is it worth replacing it, and B: How do I go about removing the existing foam without damaging the shell? Can’t really afford to buy … Continue reading "Refurbish or replace – mouldy helmet……"
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OBO faceOff is a Winner !

BY admin April 28, 2010

When we started on the faceOff project we were determined to design and build the world’s best sports face protector. We think we have (and the players are beginning to see this as well.) When it came to assembling the marketing support material, in particular the web site, we contacted the boys at Fracture. This … Continue reading "OBO faceOff is a Winner !"
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OBO Helmet Safety

BY knighttimes November 24, 2009

The amount of energy in a hockey ball is huge… the concussion and face injury danger to goalies if not well equipped is real. Find out all about the OBO helmets, what speeds each helmet protects to and the lab tests OBO performs.
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New Look Faceoff

BY OBOgK November 12, 2009

Great article on the new FaceOff. Coming soon to OBO.
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Difference Between CK , and FG helmets

BY batman June 23, 2009

Hi all I’m in need of a new helmet soon and I’m looking at either getting another CK or an FG , the CK I got now has served me pretty awesomly , but now I see there is the fiberglass one too now , whats the major differences between the two ? besides one … Continue reading "Difference Between CK , and FG helmets"
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12 Creative Funky Helmets

BY knighttimes June 5, 2009

Here are a range of 12 cool helmet designs; Some good inspiration for some custom graphics...
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Danglers

BY Dan Pilgrim May 29, 2009

Other than covering your neck area with a removable bib/guard, it is possible to use to increase the protection required for your neck, with the mask not follow covering this dangerous area. The dangler is attached to the helmet or mask, hanging off the chin of the helmet, to cover the open neck area and … Continue reading "Danglers"
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Hockey Specific Masks

BY Dan Pilgrim

Due to the great improvement in the plastics industry, metal working, and technology in general, field hockey equipment makers have been attempting to keep up with the new alterations to the new sticks that give players greater chance to do us more damage! Similar to ice hockey masks, hockey specific masks are fully enclosed helmets, … Continue reading "Hockey Specific Masks"
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‘Open window’ hockey masks

BY Dan Pilgrim May 28, 2009

Due to the requirements of goalkeepers who prefer an open view of the game (the ability to see what is around them, and to judge how the game will develop/see through screens), but the issues over safety of helmet/cage combos, some manufacturers are currently producing masks with an open view. In this case, the masks … Continue reading "‘Open window’ hockey masks"
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New Science is Saving Faces

BY knighttimes February 18, 2009

A spin-off from OBO’s new knowledge could also lead to riot police around the world wearing protective gear made in New Zealand. A $217,000 investment from TechNZ, the business investment arm of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology, is helping OBO understand exactly what happens to the body, particularly the face and head, when … Continue reading "New Science is Saving Faces"
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Air Cannon Helps OBO Test its Latest Mask

BY knighttimes September 25, 2008

CRASH TEST: The air cannon used in impact testing at the OBO laboratory in Palmerston North. The Antipodean collider is actually a form of air cannon used in testing helmets, face masks and other protective gear developed by the Palmerston North-based sports equipment manufacturer, OBO. OBO is now well into the design and prototype construction … Continue reading "Air Cannon Helps OBO Test its Latest Mask"
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New Test Lab Tackles Sports Injuries “Head-On”

BY knighttimes May 7, 2008

Media release, 7 May 2008, Nightside Test Design Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand: Christchurch based company test engineering company Nightside Test Design is showcasing slow motion video clips of their latest vision and data project at the EMEX trade show currently running in Auckland, demonstrating the impact of cricket and hockey balls on standard sports helmets.
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Helmet Sizing

BY admin May 26, 2007

ABS / PE / FG / CK Helmets come in two sizes: medium and large. And as every Goal Keeper’s head is different, here are some guidelines for choosing a helmet which fits well. There are two important measurements for helmet sizing. You’ll probably need to get a friend to help you measure them. As … Continue reading "Helmet Sizing"
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