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Post by crash23 on Feb 1, 2007 14:31:14 GMT -8
I'm not sure about N/NS but our league has been, uh, very strict about helmet decals and I think some folks may be misinformed about the rule so am looking for clarification.
I believe the LL rule states that the helmet can't be altered. Some view this as meaning a sticker can't be added to it yet I see kids with stickers each year at the LL world series. I believe the rule book refers to altering as "painting" but no where does it say you can't add a sticker.
Also, I believe you are able to use an MLB helemt that comes with a logo sticker (Cubs, A's, whatever) on it if it came that way from the manufacturer.
The reason I ask is I've been questioned about Brett's and would hate to have to be told to rip the sticker off when we paid more money for it (b/c the Cubs logo sticker is on it).
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Post by Chris on Feb 1, 2007 14:41:27 GMT -8
I know that some teams go as far as carrying a letter from the manufacturers regarding their painted or decaled helmets. I think its a big stinking joke as we all know the decals won't do a freakin thing to make the helmets less safe.
Theres NOTHING stating you can't use helmets that come from the manufacturer that have stickers on them as long as they are NOCSAE approved.
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Post by Mark on Feb 1, 2007 19:01:13 GMT -8
that word altered can be open to major interpretation by the BOD some mught be ok with things, while others may not.
i consider altered to be somthing permanent. i dont think a sticker is permanent. but maybe other do.
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Post by mflema on Feb 1, 2007 23:26:24 GMT -8
Craig and Chris; Since I can't talk, and I can type, I will answer this. On page 48 of this years rule book it states in rule 1.16: ... WARNING! Manufacturers have advised that altering helmets in any way can be dangerous. Altering the helmet in any form, including painting or adding decals (by anyone other then the manufacturer or authorized dealer) may void the helmet warrenty. Helmets may not be re-painted and may not contain tape or re-applied decals unless approved in writing by the helmet manufacturer or authorized dealer.
This is pretty black and white, to quote someone previously in another thread. My biggest thing is that the darn insurance trys to get out of paying for anything and will use this loop hole to avoid paying for a claim. Without a doubt.
MEL
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Post by crash23 on Feb 2, 2007 8:51:39 GMT -8
That's great that they clarified it but I'd hate to have an ump make a kid rip his decal off when he bought it that way. Having to carry a letter to prove this is a bit absurd. The assumption should be that if a kid is playing for the Cardinals and the helmet is red with the STL sticker then it's good to go...
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