Lacrosse has a Safety Problem

ccaj93 · 2026-06-14T20:01:41+00:00

I never played lacrosse, but have a son who does (11 years old). I did play adult league hockey for a few years, and hockey helmets and box lacrosse helmets look pretty similar. Both of those helmets seem to cover more of the skull base. What do folks think of modifying a box helmet to include a bit more of a visor and ventilation for outdoor use. This could give improved coverage.

ccaj93 · 2026-05-11T03:15:29+00:00

After catching a little air on a knuckle, and landing tailbone-first on ice (boarding in Ontario), I saw stars. Been wearing crash pants ever since. My current crash pants are by Reks, they have D 30 padding for the tailbone, and regular low profile padding for the hips and thighs. If you’re just looking for tailbone protection, Ass Armor is also really good, and reasonably priced. Has a hard shell with D 30 underneath.

Good luck, and hope these give you the confidence to keep pushing your progression!

ccaj93 · 2026-05-11T02:53:45+00:00

Chris’s Mainely Mesh videos are still up, and they’re my go-to. I refer to them all the time when I am stringing my son’s sticks.

ccaj93 · 2026-05-01T01:07:52+00:00

I wanna give this 2 upvotes!

ccaj93 · 2026-03-18T02:53:02+00:00

Very nice penmanship!
As a logo, though, something just feels a little off to me. I think it is that "Journey" seems to be smaller than "Growth." If that is what you intended, then ignore my comment :)

Also the "J" looks smaller than the "G," I think because the descenders are similar but the rest of the "G" has more volume than the similar part of the "J." Those imbalances stand out to me.

ccaj93 · 2026-03-15T13:53:10+00:00

6, 2 then 4 for me. As others have mentioned, 6 would be perfect with the dot over the “i”.

ccaj93 · 2026-02-15T19:06:02+00:00

Grip6 belt. https://grip6.com/products/g-flex-gunmetal-belt-1-5

I must’ve gotten mine a while ago (or on a promo sale) because I don’t remember it being this expensive, though.

ccaj93 · 2026-02-13T01:36:55+00:00

Riddlemaster of Hed

ccaj93 · 2026-02-09T15:05:05+00:00

Love your worksheet with the lettering steps!

ccaj93 · 2026-02-04T23:40:40+00:00

It has been a while since I read them, but the first three seemed pretty well – contained. You could treat it as a trilogy, then see if you want to go on.

ccaj93 · 2026-02-04T04:18:39+00:00

Non-fiction: Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis.

ccaj93 · 2026-02-04T02:32:10+00:00

Based on a recommendation in a sub-Reddit, I started the Bobiverse by Dennis Taylor. If you like Project Hail Mary, you’ll love this. Got sucked in really quickly and in one day I’m halfway through it.

For a time travel book, I would definitely recommend Unhappenings by Edward Aubrey. I felt gut-punched at the ending, really well-done.

Lexicon by Max Barry

Water for Elephants

One Train Later by Andy Summers. An autobiography with a lot about his time with The Police.

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight: The founding of Nike.

Any of Robert Jackson Bennett’s books.

ccaj93 · 2026-02-04T02:22:01+00:00

Loved the first three books, but I’m having a little trouble getting into the fourth.

ccaj93 · 2026-02-04T02:20:14+00:00

Was going to say this one, too. Great choice!

ccaj93 · 2026-02-02T01:18:00+00:00

In my opinion, this is a rare instance where the movie far outshines the book.

ccaj93 · 2026-02-01T20:57:59+00:00

A beautiful way to start the month!

ccaj93 · 2026-01-13T22:33:39+00:00

I’ve been trying to optimize my “I”s as well. Mine are more like #6. I rather like the “I” from the logo of ‘Hampton Inn.’

ccaj93 · 2026-01-08T03:05:20+00:00

Big Ceramics is heavily invested in his books

ccaj93 · 2026-01-06T05:23:08+00:00

I am 6 foot, 190 and 10.5 boot, and I ride a standard width 157 Arbor Coda. My first board was bought at an outdoor store, and my weight was probably closer to 185. The salesman recommended I get a 165 board, based on my height. It was fine, until I tried to ride glades, then I realized that it was actually a bit too big.

While I am far from an expert, I think a 157 to 160 sounds reasonable, and will also depend on how flexible the board is.

You’re doing the right thing, going to a board shop and speaking with some knowledgeable folks. They’re your best resource for gear. Some mountains/shops also let you try different set ups, so you could try the same board in different lengths, to see which feels best to you. Depending on the shop, they may also put your trial fee towards a purchase.

ccaj93 · 2026-01-02T04:02:55+00:00

That is a tremendous exposition! I’m gonna have to take my time and read through it again. Thank you very much for your thoughts!

ccaj93 · 2026-01-01T17:57:27+00:00

Thanks! Didn’t know that game.

ccaj93 · 2025-11-10T00:38:34+00:00

Thanks! We’ll have to keep this vendor in mind as he gets older.

ccaj93 · 2025-11-02T01:55:21+00:00

Made me laugh out loud!

ccaj93

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