Boys Helmet wanted

Zippe

Hey,

I'm looking for a blue/white faded mycro helmet,anyone have one the want to sell or know of best place to buy one,It's for a 11year old,

Cheers,

Clareman

Hi,

Your local club should be able to get you 1, they might even get you 1 in the club colours and the club crest on it. Without that, all Sports shops will stock them and adverts.ie might be able to help you out.

Zippe

Clareman wrote: »

Hi,

Your local club should be able to get you 1, they might even get you 1 in the club colours and the club crest on it. Without that, all Sports shops will stock them and adverts.ie might be able to help you out.

Hey,
Thanks for the reply,I was just looking to see if anyone had a used one first before I buy a new one,the club don't get them they just told me look on line,I'll try adverts now and see,

Cheers zip,

Clareman

That's silly from the Club, they can make money out of the sales.

Zippe

It is,if the club was making a few quid it would not bother me,

Cheers zip,

dzer2

County board will definitely have them they sell at cost for 40 euro.

Zippe

dzer2 wrote: »

County board will definitely have them they sell at cost for 40 euro.

Hey,

I'm in mayo so I'll look into that and see if they have,that's a good price also,

Cheers zip,

Indie.

If your based in cork call into the mycro factory in Balincollig. You'll pick one up for 20 or 30 quid below retail

Zippe

Hey,
One more question, what is the difference between mycro and azzurri Helmets ? They look the same,is it weight ?

Cheers zip,

Zippe

Indie. wrote: »

If your based in cork call into the mycro factory in Balincollig. You'll pick one up for 20 or 30 quid below retail

Hey,

I'm in co mayo,that would have been great,

Cheers,

nice_guy80

never buy a second hand helmet

faulty
hygene

Zippe

nice_guy80 wrote: »

never buy a second hand helmet

faulty
hygene

Hey,
I'm going to order a new one tomorrow,Good point,

Cheers,

eigrod

Clareman wrote: »

That's silly from the Club, they can make money out of the sales.

While I agree that the club should be able to supply helmets, I'm not sure I agree that they should be trying to make money out of selling helmets for juvenile players (or hurleys etc). Hurling is an expensive sport for many families and the GAA and clubs should be making it easier for kids to afford to play it.

dzer2

Most of the county boards of weaker counties in Hurling get subsides to supply helmets to juveniles I know even in Kilkenny buying through the club is way cheaper than in sports shops.

Clareman

The club don't make money from the parents, they get a "kick back" from the supplier.

Also, as has been said, don't go for a second hand helmet and make sure whatever helmet you get is ISO certified, it might cost a little bit more but not only will it cover you for insurance but it could save a lot in medical expenses, as I've heard motor-cyclists say "if you've a €10 head get a €10 helmet"

dzer2

Clareman wrote: »

The club don't make money from the parents, they get a "kick back" from the supplier.

Also, as has been said, don't go for a second hand helmet and make sure whatever helmet you get is ISO certified, it might cost a little bit more but not only will it cover you for insurance but it could save a lot in medical expenses, as I've heard motor-cyclists say "if you've a €10 head get a €10 helmet"

There is only 2 types that are recommended by the gaa just check out that the one you buy is covered under the club insurance I know the Mycro is one of the ones covered.

Zippe

Hey,
Thanks for the feedback,I have a new one ordered from mycro,I rang them this morning and saved €25/30 off the price,it cost me €50inc post so I'm happy with that,and got the colour he wanted,

Cheers zip,