JimmyTheDriver 36 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 Hey fellas, Old Easton S9 has a crack and needs replacement. While I keep up on sticks and skates, I have no clue where the helmet market is at the moment. Is there a go to mid range/price helmet these days? I have a pretty large head but always found the Easton S9 to feel great. Thanks! Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQRDY 24 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 after my 11K had problems with all the dials and stuff I just went with a simple Bauer 4500 and its so much more comfortable with just screw adjustments nothing to go wrong. My brother has exactly the same helmet too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
althoma1 574 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 Go to a store (or multiple stores if there isn't one with a lot of selection around you) and try on as many helmets as you can as each model will fit differently. If you're looking for value then hopefully a discontinued model will fit you well. Here are some examples of discontinued models and pricing based on what I've seen in stores and online: Easton E600 - formerly $119 and now $59 at Sport Chek in Canada. $35US on Hockey Monkey for the helmet alone or $60 for the Helmet and Cage combo. Easton E700 - formerly $149 and now $89 at Sport Chek in Canada $56US on Hockey Monkey Bauer IMS 7.0 - a tweaked version of the Cascade M11. Used to sell for around $150 and I've seen them being cleared out for between $50 and $70 at some places. Hockey Monkey in the US has it for $70US (they also have the original Cascade M11 for $50). Pro Hockey Life in Canada has it for $120. CCM Vector 10 helmets - used to be $130 and now any remaining stock is usually cleared out between $50 and $80. Warrior Krown 360 - used to be $170 and is now being cleared out for $45US on Hockey Monkey. Now, all of those helmets are discontinued and will only be available in limited sizes. If you can find one that fits your head well then you can save significantly over current models, however; if you can't find your size or none of them fit comfortably then it's worth spending more on something that does fit well. Out of those helmets I personally own the E700, Bauer IMS 7.0 and Cascade M11. They are all comfortable for me - the Cascade and IMS 7.0 have the snuggest fit, but the E700 still fits well and is noticeably lighter. The E700 has better ventilation. I did have a Warrior Krown PTE in the past, but even with the 4-play adjustment it didn't fit me as well as the other helmets I own; so I sold it. It was a nice helmet, with good ventilation, but the fit is key. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proth0303 29 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 Bauer also has the Re-Akt model which is made for an oval shaped head whereas the IMS is for a round head. I ended up with the IMS 9.0 due to my round head so I have a Re-Akt 75 (not a whole lot of use) that I'm trying to sell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyTheDriver 36 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 Geez - thanks 4 minutes ago, proth0303 said: Bauer also has the Re-Akt model which is made for an oval shaped head whereas the IMS is for a round head. I ended up with the IMS 9.0 due to my round head so I have a Re-Akt 75 (not a whole lot of use) that I'm trying to sell. Size and price? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyTheDriver 36 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 Thanks fellas!! Awesome information. Point taken about trying them on first, I should know better. I'll get out there and try and find a few of the models listed to try on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proth0303 29 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 1 minute ago, JimmyTheDriver said: Geez - thanks Size and price? I have it listed in the "Sell" forum. Large, $120 USD + shipping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krisdrum 221 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 The only resource I have found that indicates head shape is Ice Warehouse. Oval vs. round. Take a look through there and try to give a few helmets from each head shape a try on. I think that will help you narrow down your head shape so you can then focus on just the helmets that best fit your head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyTheDriver 36 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 Just now, krisdrum said: The only resource I have found that indicates head shape is Ice Warehouse. Oval vs. round. Take a look through there and try to give a few helmets from each head shape a try on. I think that will help you narrow down your head shape so you can then focus on just the helmets that best fit your head. Oval for sure, and yeah. I was looking around for that and wasn't able to find it. Thanks for the direction, Ill go poke around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krisdrum 221 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 Cool, I'm a round. Made the mistake of buying an oval (without trying on) and as much as I wanted it to work, it didn't feel good over the long haul. I feel like as an oval you probably have more options. Maybe just my perception as a round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites