Or.... More and more curious?. You never much liked controversy and anytime it came up you generally deleted it and handed out infractions. Not sure of the interest now but o.k, ill bite.
The information put out into the market by Doug B. raised quite an issue. Its still an issue but Kelly Hicks appears to be sticking to his guns and saying that some of these helmets are real....
Of course the 3 that were tested were all accompanied by Kelly Hicks certificates which makes it hard for him to get out from under them. His cert's read as something along the lines of a bearer bond where the guy holding it has a 100% guarantee of authenticity. What is not known or what has not yet come to pass is a situation where Hick's refuses a C.O.A in terms of honoring it. The only example of that is Doug B. who attempted to return one to Hicks and was refused.
Then there is the Blackie that Doug B. was asked to overlook by Kelly Hicks as it was sold and could do no more harm, only to show up at auction and get blown up.
The consensus and the talk at the show amongst the players was not good for Kelly Hicks with the term, "Crook" utilized by several heavyweight's and various other terms as well. The comments were no doubt in stark contrast to what these same people were saying several years ago and it would appear that he has lost his luster and while he was received professionally at the show, it was nothing more than a courtesy while they were not discussing his major screw up and true beliefs in the matter.
Currently he scurries about flipping cloth, most notably SS cloth which comes with his C.O.A's as well. What his expertise is there is beyond me but his certs are worth nothing to many now. In addition the several year old science scam is still a topic and his reputation appears to be in the crapper overall.
Of course there is some random chatter on Doug B. as well.
