This is the strap that does not connect to the backplate correct? Simply a sling under the chin? This strap is not required unless the chin cup is attached to it. On one occassion, this strap cause my little guys head to get jerked around and he had a sore neck after. Its purpose is to prevent the mask from poping off. Given an immediate whistle is a MUST when a goalie mask comes off, we have removed the strap completely. I think it is better for the mask to come off than to possibly sustain a neck injury due to that chin strap.
Posted on Sep 18, 2006, 6:41 AM from IP address 66.82.9.70
