The Mushroom Effect

[pantherfan 0]

In desperate need of a new helmet and all I ask is that it won't look like a mushroom on my head, well that and it fits nice to my head.

Well what I'm asking is what mid to high end helmets won't do this?

Hugs and Kisses

Pantherfan

[chikinpotpie 137]

The Buaer 4000/ NBH 4500 has a very slim fit and does not make your head look like a mushroom

[pantherfan 0]

Thanks are all the Bauer/Nike line slim fitting?

[Patrick67 1]

nope 5000 is huge appearance wise, compared to the 4000.

[pantherfan 0]

Damn I was hoping to get some kind of helmet with gel, guess it's more hastle then it's worth I suppose considering I hear they always leak and fall off.

Thanks

[JRR812 0]

I have a Mission Intake but it only looks like a mushroom on some people

[deadmanjolt 1]

Bauer 5000 makes the top of my head look big, and I really couldn't care less. I like wearing it far more than the 4000 it replaced. Function over form I think.

[Muzza_77 0]

What about the 8000/8500. They look sweet.

[Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3]

mushroom, hahaha. I know what you mean. Itech HT95, CCM HT2 and Bauer 4000 are good helmet for you IMO.

Worst would be Bauer 5000 or Jofa.

[Quintin 16]

Proof of mushroom effect of 5000:

Tony Hand - Mushroom Head

[AnthonyJTa 0]

I've spent 28 years with a giant head... so having my Mission Intake look like a mushroom is the least of my concern. My major concern is, y'know... brain damage, cracking my skull open, etc.. you know, the little things?

[BK 0]

Proof of mushroom effect of 5000:

Tony Hand - Mushroom Head

Newsbreak!

Everybody looks that way :)

[JRR812 0]

that doesnt look that bad

[BK 0]

I will admit though.. I used to wear an old CCM 452.. that thing was huge and made me look a little top heavy :S

[Chadd 916]

I generally can't see myself while wearing a helmet, not too many mirrors on the ice.

[Jbird 0]

The Mission Intake was made to be lower profile than all the others. The Itech HC100 is similar size, but less bells and whistles.

[atomicpunk5150 2]

I generally can't see myself while wearing a helmet, not too many mirrors on the ice.

I am thinking our younger posters are still trying to look good for the "Puck Bunnies"

[hip check 0]

Wear what fits well - you'll find that a lot of other players are wearing the same thing. They won't likely poke fun at you... too much.

[ssgtbb 0]

Does it really matter what you look like on the Ice. As long as you are safe and you have the same amount of movement and can perform at the level you want to perform at who really cares what you look like.

Personal preferance I guess. I for one could care less what I look like on the Ice as long as I can bring the game. If I can play, nothing else left to prove.

[analog999 0]

I used to use a Bauer 4000, but now I'm using a Rbk 8k. I think the Reebok is more mushroomy but as for fit, feel and weight, it kicks the 4000's ass. The 8k keeps my head cooler as well. Worth a slight mushrooming.

[Quintin 16]

Proof of mushroom effect of 5000:

Tony Hand - Mushroom Head

Newsbreak!

Everybody looks that way :)

Haha a lil joke for the Brits :P Tony Hand played for us in Edinburgh and vowed never to play for his current club Manchester Phoenix so have a lil bit of a grudge with him.

[DamnLocust 0]

Wear what fits well - you'll find that a lot of other players are wearing the same thing. They won't likely poke fun at you... too much.

I had half the bench of an opposing team commenting on the "bucket" on my head one game, but I knew most of them. Damn Nike Quest helmet is almost as big as a goalie mask.

[Duder84 0]

just wear bigger shoulder pads