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Hai_hai
28th May 2003, 04:26 AM
I was just looking around the Eguchi website and saw they sell a men by Hasegawa.
Is this new? I have never seen a men with a clear plastic section, kind of like in ice hockey, curved and impact resistant.
Does anyone have this? Is this for pro-level kendo players only?

It would be cool to put a mirror tint job on the clear section. Then, it would have a robot look to it.
Hongsermeier
28th May 2003, 04:45 AM
That men has been out for a couple years. Samurai999 had one. I think it's for everyone. Obvoiusly used for better eye protection.
kendomushi
28th May 2003, 10:13 AM
My sensei has one, he says it feels odd to see without the mengane, kind of like the emperors new clothes. I've only seen him wear it working with children. I would think the younger ones might be more comfortable seeing a smiling face rather than a dark mengane.
There are no restrictions on who could use it. Damned expensive though as I recall.
Hai_hai
13th June 2003, 10:43 PM
I saw the Hasegawa Mujun in a kendo magazine. The tsuki looks cheap.
Nishi
18th June 2003, 04:18 PM
Kinda scare me.....i think if i needed more eye protection i would just insert a plastic eye visor into my men. I agree with Hai-hai, i didnt look great quality, more so the tsuki-do.

It would be strange having that increased feild of vision though.
Hongsermeier
18th June 2003, 10:47 PM
Before the Hasegawa men they used to require kids in Japan to put a piece of plastic inside their men for eye protection. You can still buy those plastic pieces at some kendo stores. :cross_eye
KhawMengLee
18th June 2003, 10:56 PM
one of my sensei uses it. Tried it on...you suddenly feel very vulnerable. Its gives a very good field of vision though...the prices do go up...the smaller the stitch the higher the price and quality.
Hai_hai
24th June 2003, 09:41 AM
Well, as a beginner who doesn't know what's good/bad/popular/cool, I don't plan on getting this item. Thanks for your input.
samurai999
28th June 2003, 07:30 PM
Originally posted by Hongsermeier
That men has been out for a couple years. Samurai999 had one. I think it's for everyone. Obvoiusly used for better eye protection.

I STILL have it. :D Its just collecting dust because it is TOO SMALL for my big head. LOL I won it at the 2000 NCKF championships.

Tim