HELP w/ Hockey Helmet for Newbie

[Dibber 0]

My 8 yr old son will be playing competitive hockey this fall/winter for the first time. I need some direction on helmets. We bought a CCM 592 that seemed to fit in the store, but it's too snug on the sides, and loose in the front and back. The circumference of his head is more of a round shape than the oval shape created by the padding in the CCM helmet.

Can anyone recommend a manufacturer who's helmets fit well on round heads as opposed to oval shaped heads? I know of Mission, Nike/Bauer, Easton, etc., but none of the websites I've checked address my question.

Thanks in advance for the help.

[Chadd 916]

CCM tends to be more round than other brands in my experience.

[lampliter87 8]

Nike Bauer 5000/5500 and 8000/8500 are wider helmets.

Is there a LHS (local hockey store) where he can try some on?

[Datsyukrulez13 0]

if your lhs has the ccm vector 08, try that

[Fredrik 0]

I'd say RBK 5K (JOFA 690).

[automorph 0]

^^^ Not sold in North America

[Chadd 916]

^^^ Not sold in North America

Not anymore, but 690s can still be found from time to time.

[Fredrik 0]

Sorry about that.

[tyson_two 0]

i would have thought the CCM's would fit better for round heads. generally the nike/bauers have a more narrow fit.

[Goonsquad 209]

has the helmet been already adjusted to fit front and back? it may need readjusting.

[Dibber 0]

has the helmet been already adjusted to fit front and back? it may need readjusting.

Yes, it has. It can't go any smaller front to back, and it is pretty tight on the sides. I shaved out some of the padding on the sides, but it's still tight.

[Rustpot 1]

Play around with sizing. Going to a wider size but collapsing the front-back adjustment might be an option.

The best bet for skates and helmets is to go to a store (or 2 or 3) and try on everything you can. Don't try to save money by buying online if you're just going to end up with an ill-fitting product.

[Datsyukrulez13 0]

if you remember, could you name all the helmets within you budget at your lhs?

[Monty22 835]

Nike Quest

[KevinVu19 0]

if your looking for a cheap and really good helmet, buy the nikebauer 4500. It is not expensive as the other helmets and has protection but if you are looking for a good helmet with lots of protection but not looks, go for the Cascade helmet

[Smitty34 0]

Rbk helmets tend to be round as well if you're willing to shell out the cash.

[jimmy 194]

What's a 592? SMU?

[Dibber 0]

592 is on the back of the helmet, I assumed it was the model number.

SMU? What's that?

[Monty22 835]

Special Make Up

[Datsyukrulez13 0]

actually, i would go 6k

[Chadd 916]

if your looking for a cheap and really good helmet, buy the nikebauer 4500.

4500 is much more narrow, terrible choice.

[epstud74 24]

The old school foam can make for a tight fit around the temples and over the ears even though the helmet is more "round." I'd look into a CCM V08 helmet if possible..They're affordable and protective..plus they're also roundish inside. I've got a CCM 452 that is great, but the foam is a bit thick on the sides and can create pressure.

[Tailboard Jockey 25]

I just bought my sons, ages 8 and 10, the Mission M15 combo. It looks kinda dorky, but the fit was perfect for them.