Head First Protective Curling Headgear: Headband

Order received in short time and product looked very protective. Sadly it did not work for the person needing it, but would still highly recommend it. Very good quality.

I am happy with the head band. It is comfortable and looks ok. I had a fall and concussion curling and feel much safer wearing it.

Product is great. Fits well. Will even wear it whenever I am out for my daily walk in case of fall.

Head gear protection . Not yet sure about the look. Seems to fit well. Hopefully I’ll wear it once season starts.

I recently had a fall while curling and ended up flat on my back. This protective headband saved me from a terrible head injury. I actually hit the handle of the rock and I heard a loud crack as my head hit the ice. The crack was the protective part of the headband. If not for it, I would have ended up in the hospital with a serious head injury. As it is, I have a big egg on the back of my head and a headache, but it would have been much worse without this headband. If you are considering purchasing this item, please do and get yourself the protection you need while out there on the ice. A slip and fall can happen to the best of us.

Karen, I’m so glad to hear that this helped protect your head when you fell. If you haven’t done so already, please connect with our customer service so you can get a replacement EPS plate. The fall likely compromised the plate, and we want to make sure you remain safe in case you ever fall again.

Purchased for protection I hope I won’t need. Good to know they will replace the protection piece if you do have a fall. I think the price is out of line for what goes into it, but there isn’t much competition. The after service is great. The stitching on mine unravelled at the first wearing and they replaced it right away.

Excellent service

I am looking to possibly purchase this for our son who plays Quadball and who has recently suffered a terrible fall resulting in a concussion. Would this product help or is it solely for the curling world?

RESPONSE: Hi Lynne, this product is designed with curling in mind. In curling, the most common type of fall is having your feet come out from under you, landing on your backside, and then your head snapping down and hitting the ice. For this reason, the protective piece in this hat is located on the back of the head. I don't personally have sufficient knowledge of quadball to advise you on whether or not this is suitable for that sport.

Prompt delivery was appreciated, and the product is as advertised. I found the price to be high for this product, especially with $20 added for delivery, etc.

I knew I wouldn’t wear a helmet, but would wear the less restrictive, more stylish headband. However, this headband failed me. As I fell back, the headband slid off, and now I’m 8 days into concussion recover from a nasty fall. If you buy this headband—or anything other than a helmet—make sure it’s secure.

RESPONSE: Patti, I’m so sorry to hear about your fall and resulting concussion. Were you using the chinstrap when the headband came off? Additionally, please note that no protective headgear can prevent concussions, as they result from the brain impacting the inside of the skull. Our headgear is designed to help protect against more severe injuries, such as skull fractures, by cushioning the impact when your head hits the ice.