Helmet Question

[Gummer12 134]

Just curious as to what helmets offer the 'strapless' look to the back of masks like Ryan Miller's in their stock models? Or is this strictly a Custom thing. Or can this be done to Any setup?

[vision 0]

Most masks will allow you to do this but it is usually accomplished by sewing the individual straps to the backplate.

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[Gummer12 134]

And how in the heck do you go about That?

[vision 0]

I've got some pics of an Eddy backplate that has been converted in this manner. I'll get them posted up here later.

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[vision 0]

Here you go:

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[TBLfan 25]

way to rock the maltese gel! I always wanted to try it.

[OhMyGodImOnFire 0]

not to hijack this thread, but how do you "install" the maltese gel? do you just put it over the padding already there, or rip your old padding out?

nevermind, it was on the maltese website.

[vision 0]

You can do it either way, depending on the fit of your mask.

I've been using the gel since before it was known as version 1. (it used to be a different color than you see here)

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[crazykeeper3317 0]

:S i cant see a difference lol other then the fact one has alot of gel slapped on it

[vision 0]

3 pictures, one mask. It shows the straps sewn to the BP instead of a standard harness.

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[Matthew 0]

Every hockey store I've been to doesn't carry the Maltese Gel, is it one of those things that must be purchased online? If so, what is the website??

[sc37 0]

You need to order it from Phil himself:

http://www.maltesehockey.com/

[Matthew 0]

Oh, okay thanks!

[Law Goalie 147]

Maltese gel is gorgeous stuff. I just got my Gel Combo a few weeks ago, and it's been wonderful. I've probably tipped four or five guys onto Phil's work since then. Every guy I play pickup with is dissatisfied with his neck protection, and the second they see the Maltese Combo they become extremely interested.

I've never had a chance to feel out the helmet padding, but I can imagine how nice it much feel.

Thanks for the pics of the sewn-in straps, vision.

[crazykeeper3317 0]

would this affect the certification on the mask at all? and also is there a way of doing it without the gel?

[vision 0]

You can't do anything to a mask without affecting the certification, if you follow the rules to the letters. What was done to that backplate can be done whether you are using foam or gel.

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[skooled 0]

a thing aobut certification. custom masks are not certified. if they tell you they are, make them prove it. it would mean that every mask is individually certified, costing too much.

[Fleury2929 0]

Sportmasks also have that strap setup. I will put pics up later for you to see.