I look at this differently; 3d giving the user a choice and promoting personal liability, which is refreshing in the nanny state that we are becoming. They are also not forcing participants to run out and buy a helmet while this is all up in the air. Not a bad deal really. [/quote]

That is a fair point, but you lost me at the end. Nothing is "up in the air". The Cascade R and Warrior Regulator are not certified helmets until or if a modified version of each are tested out and certified. 3d's position is stating we are stepping away from US Lacrosse and NOCSAE rule and making the best lawyers' attempt to disclaim liability. Who knows how that holds up if a kid gets seriously hurt.

As a prior poster noted, 'tis the season for prospect days. Will these be cancelled, will NCAA coaches notice that no player can participate in a non-certified helmet, or will they just shrug and do the events? This is a sport where every challenge seems to be met with non-conformity to follow the rules or guidelines, which is a bad deal really.