High visibility jackets, steel toe cap boots and hard hats should be worn at all times. Gloves and goggles are mainly worn while cutting, drilling, angle grinding etc.…
There are many different brands out there that are great. Recently, there is one brand that has gotten my attention and is now my favorite brand. They make many different items. This brand is called Under Armour. Under Armour mainly makes a line of clothing for fitness. The company started in 1996 by a University of Maryland student (Under Armour Inc., 2015). They make clothing for just about every sport including my favorite activities of hunting and fishing. Their clothing is very comfortable and their shoes are comfortable right out of the box.…
The mask is one of the most important parts to fencing gear, as it offers a barrier of protection against the face and protects the head. When looking to buy a fencing mask, it can be very confusing to figure out which kind is best for you, and with all the different kinds of masks available for different purposes and skill levels, it can seem like there’s a fine line between convenience and complexity. There isn’t really a lot of information on the different kinds of masks and what they are used for, and with different types of fencing jargon thrown in the mix, it can be quite overwhelming.But with the right knowledge, it can become a piece of cake to find the perfect mask.…
kevlar, NBC Mask and so on. These are not just items for my personal use, they are a part…
Hockey is a very aggressive sport that can lead to many different injuries. Visors are…
Under Armour mission’s is to enhance the experience for all athletes by applying passion, science, and the relentless pursuit of innovation to create clothing with temperature control, comfort, and flexibility. Under Armour has reached regular athletes, active outdoor enthusiasts, elite tactical professionals, and active lifestyle consumers.…
Gloves, Hat and Thermal Underwear - As with the thermal pants and jacket, it is essential that you wear thermal underwear and thick woolen socks as you will be spending hours on a cold and sometimes wet, mountain. Your socks need to be thick to protect your feet when wearing your snowboarding boots. Before you put your helmet on, you should also wear a beanie hat, so that you do not expose the top of your head or ears to the cold temperatures. Finally you also need to protect your hands from snow ice and impact so you should choose snowboarding gloves designed to withstand these conditions.…
To avoid unnecessary Snowboarding Injuries, snowboarders, especially first-timers, would be wise to avail of some Safety Gear. What follows is a list of Snowboard protective gear to help…
If you are an enthusiast of extreme sports or an athlete living on the edge, your great partner with respect to your safety is Leatt motorcycle neck braces and protective gear. The company developed high performance products just for you. Leatt motorcycle neck braces and protective gear is the future of protection. They are designed by medical doctors and biomedical engineers. The products they offer pushes safety and comfort to higher level and standard. Leatt was most known because of their renowned award winning Leatt motorcycle neck braces (Leatt-Brace). That is why they have extended the range to include helmets, body armor, knee braces, and other protective guards. The company redefined protection and inspired confidence especially for…
Journal Article 6: Coppola, M. (February, 2013). Ballistic Body Armor: A Closer Look at the Follow-Up Inspection and Testing Program. NIJ Journal/Issue No. 271…
Snowboarding is a fun activity for the wintertime. Though if you don’t wear proper equipment, you could get injured after crashes. Painful wipeouts happen to even the best snowboarders, so here are some protective gear you should consider wearing before you hit the slopes!…
Protective gears should be worn by athletes and they must be evaluated before an injury occurs. For instance, soccer is played by “heading” the ball. Studies showed that soccer players had changes in their brain caused by repetition of headers even if they did not experience concussion (Cantu & Hyman, 2002). For this reason, some soccer leagues mandated the use of head gear. The study made by Broglio, Ju, Broglio And Sell in 2003, showed a significant reduction in peak force in impact with all head gears on the market on that time.…
Today we have many of our guys who like to push the envelop. Our gear is the best and it will protect us in any kind of conditions. But is still has limits. You may be protected from the heat and fire to an extent but you can only go as far as the SCBA will let you. You are going to run out of air sooner or later. Years ago the firefighters that come from what I like to call the old school didn’t wear nomex hoods. They were told when your ears start burning your in too deep and its time to back up. We wear the hoods now and cover every squared inch of our body and we don’t know when we have gone too far. We are sufficiently covered up like a cocoon and we get our self into environment we shouldn’t be. But our gear won’t let us down it’s the best.…
Gear on Mount Everest in heavy and complicated. To carry all of these items, a large backpack would be useful. There are specific types of shoes called Crampons. Climbers need these to trek through the snow and ice. Secure the crampons to the bottom of the show, they will help climbers stay in one place. Oversized boots are recommended to prevent frostbite. Everest is very cold; wearing multilayered clothing is useful when climbing from base camp to the summit, and back. Also, Heavy down suits, water resistant gloves, and a cap to protect climbers from the sun. Different boots for cold weather are used in tents at the camps, because they have softer soles. Most climbers use face masks to protect from frostbite, and wind burn. Trekking poles are helpful but are not recommended. Little snack such as chocolate bars, granola bars, and crackers are useful when climbers are hungry, but do not want to stop for a long time. (The Climbers. “Climbing Gear”)…
There are fourteen layers of the suit that does something different to help the Astronaut work and be safe. Under the suit they are wear a piece of clothing that covers everything except the head, the hands, and the feet. It is a…