MMA Training Gear: Cliff Keen F5 Tornado Headgear
Written by Mike on October 3, 2008 – 1:58 am -Let’s review this particular wrestling/ mixed martial arts gear: the Cliff Keen F5 Tornado Headgear. Headgear or earguards are of course, optional in training mma, wrestling or submission wrestling. However, it is recommended for those who tend to bang up their ear/s and especially for those who currently have a swollen ear or two. Wearing headgear can prevent cauliflower ear or at least protect inflamed ears from hurting even more during training.
According to online mma gear merchant websites, the Cliff Keen F5 Tornado Headgear comes in over 40 color combinations. This allows those who care for aesthetics to match the color of their ear guards to that of their gi, singlet, rashguard or board shorts. It also has a PowerTab™ strapping system for a better fit. The design of these straps are quick to adjust system for convenient tightening and loosening, even during intense drills. More so, this product has Greater Audible Sound™ technology, to decrease hearing loss during sparring sessions. This way, the user can still receive instructions from their coach. Last but not least, the padding surrounding the ears and chin feel comfortable and not too bulky.
Wrestling/ MMA Gear: Cliff Keen F5 Tornado Headgear
This particular headgear does not choke or slip off too much from the user to obscure vision. Neither does it hurt one’s partner with unwanted sharp edges and iIt is also easy to clean after mma training. It also performs its main purpose well, that is provide adequate protection for the ears.
I have seen the Cliff Keen F5 Tornado Headgear used repeatedly for months on end during jiu-jitsu, submission wrestling and mma training. It has survived countless crossfaces, guillotine chokes and takedowns. On proper fitting, it rarely moves on the user’s head. If ever it does, vision is not limited and the ears still feel comfortable with the padding and ventilation.
The size of the Tornado Headgear does tend to be bigger than other similar headgear. However, it is built for safety and comfort rather than for looking cool. Consumers should keep this in mind when purchasing one as mma training gear and when wearing the ear guards in front of a mirror for the first time. It costs around the US $ 29.95 mark with plus plus for taxes, shipping, etc.
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