- Make sure the ear pads are as near to the ears as possible so that the straps on the top of the headpiece have some slack. Reach underneath the top pad and pull on the strap tensioner, which is a little slot through which the strap threads. Pulling down on the straps will help to adjust the tension on the ear pads.
How do you put a chin strap on a wrestling headgear?
Using your hands, secure the Cliff Keen Signature Headgear on your head so that the chin strap drapes below your chin. Attaching the chin strap is not necessary at this time. Make sure the ear pads are as near to the ears as possible so that the straps on the top of the headpiece have some slack. Reach underneath the top pad and pull on the strap tensioner, which is a little slot through which the strap threads.
Why do wrestlers wear ear guards?
Wrestling headgear is designed to keep the user safe from long-term injuries during the match. It is possible for blood vessels in the ears to rupture as a result of the frequent banging and hammering on a wrestler’s ears as a result of not wearing headgear. Cauliflower ear is the medical term for this ailment.
How do you measure a wrestling headgear?
Take a circumference measurement around the forehead. If the head circumference is less than 22 inches, we recommend youth headwear for the child.