New M11 Pro Helmet coming out February 2012.

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“I was excited and proud to wear the new M11 PRO at the Alumni Game,” said six-time Stanley Cup Champion Mark Messier before the game. ”I’ve long said that when it comes to protection in the sport of hockey, the helmet is an athlete’s most vital piece of equipment. The Messier Project’s rapid growth over the past two years is a testament to the fact that priorities in our sport are finally starting to change. Though we still have a long way to go, I believe the new M11 PRO is another step in the right direction.”

Like the M11, the M11 PRO features Cascade Sports’ Seven Technology, a revolutionary impact attenuation liner system designed to more effectively manage energy transfer from direct impact. On impact, Seven Technology compresses to laterally displace energy and within seconds, it completely resets to ready for the next impact. Hockey is a multiple impact sport. Seven Technology is proven to have total material reset and performs better than EPP on successive impacts*.

In addition to its advanced protection, the new M11 PRO is built for maximum performance and extreme comfort. The M11 PRO’s new, streamlined shell features a lower profile, sleek side lines, aggressive styling, and improved liner ventilation. The new helmet also features an enhanced Pro Fit system, now called the Pro Fit 2. First introduced in Cascade Sports’ top-selling line of lacrosse helmets and updated for the M11, the Pro Fit is a 15-point, no tool micro-adjustment system for a truly customized fit. The new, high precision Pro Fit 2 system in the M11 PRO features an ultra-compact, tapered design for an enhanced 360° fit to eliminate pressure points for increased comfort.

Beginning in February 2012, the M11 PRO will be available in a full size range (s-m-l) at limited retail locations in the U.S. and Canada.

*Cascade Sports’ testing shows that the Seven Technology (liner system within the M11) typically performs 26% better than traditional EPP foam (the liner material within a standard hockey helmet) after the first impact, 107% better than EPP after the second impact and 140% better than EPP after the third impact.

Seven Technology: cutting-edge liner system utilizing a ground-breaking impact attenuation system to more effectively manage energy transfer from direct impact; total material reset of Seven Technology liner system proven to perform better than EPP on successive impacts
What is Seven Technology you ask?
It is a cutting-edge liner system utilizing a ground-breaking impact attenuation system to more effectively manage energy transfer from direct impact.

On impact, Seven Technology compresses to laterally displace energy and within seconds, it completely resets to ready for the next impact.

Cascade Sports’ testing shows that Seven Technology (the liner system within the M11) typically performs 26% better than traditional EPP foam (the liner material within a standard hockey helmet) after the first impact, 107% better than EPP after the second impact and 140% better than EPP after the third impact.

* ALL images are courtesy of the Messier project.
ProFit System: dynamic contour system for 360° fit, no-tool micro-adjustments for fine-tuning, eliminates pressure points

Mono90 Shell: light, streamlined design reduces direct energy transfer, 20 vents for maximum air flow and comfort

Shell available in 15 colors

Vents available in 15 colors

Available in Xtra Small, Small, Medium & Large
– Xtra Small: approx. 6 1/8-6 3/8, 19.7-20.9”
– Small: approx. 6.5-7, 20.4-22”
– Medium: approx. 6 7/8-7 3/8, 22.6-23.2”
– Large: approx. 7 1/4- 7 7/8, 22.5-24.8”

Compatible with leading masks & shields
HECC and CSA certified
Designed and manufactured in North America
Learn more at www.themessierproject.com

When should I take down the decorations?

Christmas Decorations - When should I take them down?

I was called a scrooge today by not only my husband (who by the way by was not involved in decorating and had "to work" when it was time to take the decorations down :)) and my daughter, because I took down the decorations and banned the tree to the curb.

I don't like to drag out the inevitable, so January 2nd is the day for me to box up the ornaments, put away the Santa and the stockings and toss out the beautiful tree.

When IS the right time? IS there a right time?

I know in Germany people generally leave the decorations up until January 6th, epiphany. Some people say it is bad luck to take down the decorations before the new year.

What is your take on it?