Boxer kapa - advice on choice

A mandatory element of equipment for various types of martial arts - boxing kapa, is increasingly used in gaming disciplines. The question concerning the choice of a protective device is of interest not only to fighters, but also to rugby players, hockey players, representatives of other contact sports.

Why use a boxing cape? How to choose a reliable tool for protecting the jaw and teeth? Let's try to answer the questions.

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Most users believe that the main task of the kapa is to protect the teeth from damage. However, the device also performs a number of other equally important functions.

Quality boxing kapa, designed according to the requirements of ergonomics, is an effective tool that can save you from concussion, various hemorrhages. Moreover, the device makes it possible to avoid fracture of the jaw and damage to the neck. The latter property is ensured by damping and distribution of the impact force, mitigation of its destructive force.

Types

Currently, several types of protective caps are distinguished:

1. One-sided - put on the upper or lower jaw. They are the most popular type of protective equipment in martial arts. This decision is preferred by the bulk of professional boxers, players, rugby players.
2. Two-sided - contain a special opening for air intake, protect both the lower and upper jaw. Such adaptations were not widely used because of their cumbersomeness and inconvenience to athletes. Despite this, the double-sided boxing cap has additional protective qualities, protecting the entire oral cavity from damage.

Quality

Standard budget- grade kapes are made of ordinary rubber with the addition of latex. Since the material can contain a whole mass of harmful substances, regular wearing of such products is fraught with the emergence of allergic manifestations and the occurrence of poisoning.

As for high-quality, expensive models, the latter are made from non-toxic, combined bases that do not contain allergens. Their use is safe for both adults and children.

A good boxing cap must contain a filler in the form of a gel-like material. Such a structure contributes to a better fit of the product under the jaw structure and features of the teeth, which is reflected in an increase in the effectiveness of damping shock loads.

Price

The cost of more or less quality boxing caps starts from 20 y. E. The maximum price in the market for products of a professional design is about 80 y. E.

Athletes who regularly train and take part in serious competitions, it is recommended to pay attention to products worth about 30-50 dollars. Only in this case, you can count on comfortable wearing and minimize the likelihood of significant damage.

Individual kapy

The most expensive are the custom-made packs. Such devices are being developed in dental clinics for the future bite impression. During the production of this type of cap, innovative materials are used. As a result, the athlete receives a product that provides the maximum level of protection, comfortable operation and perfect compatibility with the oral cavity.

How to properly "cook" kapu?

How to put on a boxing cape? Before proceeding to use the protective device, it is necessary to immerse it in boiling water. This allows you to soften the material and subsequently leave on the product prints of your own teeth.

To "weld" an ordinary cap, it is necessary to perform the following actions:

• Boil water and prepare in advance a vessel for cooling the product;
• Place the kapa in boiling water for about 20-30 seconds, which is usually enough to soften the material;
• Lower the device for a few seconds in cold water;
• Rinse the mouth, and then put on the cap and make an impression of the teeth.

Before removing the kapa from the mouth, it is necessary to hold it in its clamped position for several minutes. This will leave a clear cast of teeth on the inside surface of the product. In case of failure, you can try again, "digesting" the kapu again.

Storage

It is customary to save the boxing cap in an individual case that contains a special antibacterial coating. After each next use, the device is washed with running water, if necessary, brushed with toothpaste. Kapu, which contains a whole mass of dents and damage, it is recommended to replace.

Finally

What does the boxing cap look like? Photos of individual versions of such protective devices can be seen in this material. As the results of recent studies show, such remedies save not only the teeth, but also the face of the athlete from injuries no worse than a training boxing helmet.

When choosing this accessory, it is necessary to consider several factors. First of all, the kapa should not exhale unpleasant odors, cause pain to its owner, cause other discomfort. Preference should be given to the most durable, but at the same time extremely elastic products. A good kapa never hinders breathing and maintains integrity under the most severe shock loads.