BOA's new turf takes it's first victim

[Brooklyn 3.0]

It's turf, not ice. It will be ok.

[Actionman0z]

New field turf is so much different then what it used to be. 

[Anybodyhome]

15 hours ago, rayzor said:

Great...so now every injury at BOA this year is going to be turf related?

Oye

Yep, I can see it coming already.

On the other hand, nobody is going to lose a toe, feet, fingers or hands mowing or weedeating.

[Madwolf]

Now our players, and other teams players get injured more, but they'll be faster before they tear their ACLs.

#ExcitingFootballDecisionMaking

 

[DJ feed me moore]

2 hours ago, 4Corners said:

That turf is good for stadiums that get a lot of wear and tear. It holds up. It won’t look like @ECUPantherFancrappy back yard by December. Natural grass isn’t really sustainable for a professional football field all year 
 

 

I miss the Heels natural grass  

[ForJimmy]

If you want the greatest show on turf, step one is get turf.

[rayzor]

20 hours ago, onmyown said:

I didn’t think it’d bother me but I realized I really do prefer a real field.

Aside from cost, is there a benefit of turf?

Won't turn soft because of rain (safety issue). Won't have to have players go through several pair of cleats to find the right one for the conditions.

Just an overall more predictable and consistent surface... consistent also in that you won't find low spots or bumps in the turf like you might in grass from mowers or rough usage. Not effected by wear and tear. 

Newer artificial surfaces made of polyethylene fibers cause less friction and abrasion injuries than real grass.

The "grass" woven into a backing also creates a more secure footing with better stopping and turning. That also means less chances of the ground giving way under their feet. 

Also helps water conservation. Not a factor in games, but good for drought conditions.