The cost of new goalie chest protectors this year, and gloves and shoulder pads and other protective lacrosse equipment next year, has more than a few parents angry at equipment manufacturers who tend to believe that safety compliance is more about retail than reducing injury. So we decided to go converse with those in charge at NOCSAE to get the inside scoop and displace urban legend with real facts, not the fake media. The Michigan Lacrosse Review interviewed NOCSAE Technical Director Dave Halstead and we believe you will be shocked at what you thought you knew.....it really all about safety....