SAFETY GEAR FOR THE ACADEMY OF ARMS

Note: this safety gear is not required to join the school, but it does become a requirement when you begin to bout, which happens a year or so into your training. Until then, just a mask and gloves is adequate, though you will get much more out of your training with additional safety gear.

There are two levels of safety gear, a synthetic kit for bouting with synthetic weapons, and a steel kit for bouting with steel weapons. About a year into training, students begin bouting with synthetic weapons. About 3-4 years into training, they begin bouting with steel weapons of period weight. Note: students can begin drilling with steel weapons at any time, but bouting with them safely requires significant training and more expensive safety gear.

Head

Economy: Blue Gauntlet ($52), you can also add 1" ensolite padding from Foam Mart ($30)

Deluxe: That Guy Steel Masks ($400)

- Both options satisfy synthetic and steel kit requirements, but the steel masks are better.

Hands

Brine Deft lacrosse gloves (best acquired on eBay, $40-$120 depending on if new or used). 13" is regular size; 12" for smaller hands. Note: better glove options will be available soon, so you probably shouldn't spend more than $50 on these lacrosse gloves.

- These gloves satisfy only the synthetic kit requirements. Steel kit hand protection is TBA.

Neck

Winter Tree gorget ($80) - Satisfies both the synthetic and steel kit requirement.

Reebok Throat Collar Senior ($33) - Suitable only for synthetic kit.

Shoulders

Lacrosse Shoulders ($55) - Satisfies both the synthetic and steel kit requirement.


Arms/Elbows

Lacrosse Arm Guards ($50) - Satisfies both the synthetic and steel kit requirement.

Wrists/Forearms

Lacrosse Padded Wrist Guards ($15) - Satisfies both the synthetic and steel kit requirement.

Chest/Torso

Chest Protectors for women ($25) - satisfies the synthetic kit requirement for women

Steel kit requirement TBA.

Hips/Thigh/Groin

Cups ($25) for men - satisfies synthetic and steel kit requirements

Pelvic Protector ($35) for women - satisfies synthetic and steel kit requirements

Hip/Thigh protection not required for synthetic kit; TBA for steel kit.

Knee/Shin

Economy: Titan Pro ($56) knee/shin guards paired with Adidas Ankle Guards ($8).
- Satisfies both synthetic and steel kit requirements. Ankle guards recommended but not required for synthetic kit.

NOTE: always check with your instructor before purchasing gear.

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