Flicks and back of the head protection

HELP!!! Please!!!!

Flicks are a powerful weapon in today's arsenal. But even the best at
this particular tool can err in its use and it can cause some severe
pain.

Fortunately in my case I was not injured, but my friend who I can
assure you is quite awesome with this weapon was a bit off form tonite
and I was hit with the flat of the blade in the neck and across the
back of the head a total of 3-4 times in a bout. 2 more times in the
next.

I neither blame him since he is my close friend nor should this be
interpreted as something other than a sincere request to all out there
reading this...eg I'm not whining. **** happens to the best of us and
the worst(me)

However, it hurt so badly that I don't want it to happen again, nor do
I want to approach him about it; I don't want him to feel awkward when
he fences me...but it did hurt badly enough that I don't want it to
happen again.

I have seen a mask that would solve my problem. I know the Musketier
brand is gone due to some strain with the FIE, but their design would
largely prevent what happened to me and it would allow people who use
this flick to fence without fear of injuring their opponents head.

I have currently an XL Leon Paul mask but my head is large and it
protrudes a bit from the rear of the mask.

I am writing because someone I know who was at the Ohio NAC saw a
newer model and was wondering if SOMEONE can point me in the direction
of this new mask

OR

if they have a reasonably well kept Musketier version that's extra
large that they're willing to part with. I ask that if any of you has
such a mask that you please sell it to me and that it will pass a
punch test. I had heard that the musketier brand had forged their FIE
stamp or something...yet I know someone who has one that passes the
punch test and he swears by that mask. After tonite, I can see why.

I wish that I could myself create such a mask but for obvious reasons
I can't

I would truly feel indebted to any who can help in this matter :-)

Yours Truly,

Phillip J. Inoy