what helmet to buy?

[hilz47 0]

I had a rbk 8k- liked it enough was not blown away by the comfort. Left it behind and its lost forever

Need to buy a new top of the line

What do people recommend??

I was looking at:

nike/bauer 9500

ccm vector

easton s17

cascade

also I will be wearing with a cage- any cage suggestions?

Thanks in advance

[JoeyJ0506 192]

I have both a RBK 8k and a Vector08... the V08 is very comfortable, and if you can find a Mission Intake in your size they are extremely comfortable as well.

[hilz47 0]

what about the intake fusion?

[lampliter87 8]

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index...showtopic=36903

[Leafsrule16 5]

I had a rbk 8k- liked it enough was not blown away by the comfort. Left it behind and its lost forever

Need to buy a new top of the line

What do people recommend??

I was looking at:

nike/bauer 9500

ccm vector

easton s17

cascade

also I will be wearing with a cage- any cage suggestions?

Thanks in advance

Get what fits you best. I hate the look of the 9500, cascade and the s17, top 3 ugliest helmets around, however the protection is also great. I have a ccm vector, its very comfortable, looks good and has good vents, a ccm 480 cage will fit on which is a great cage looks and durability wise. I would recommend that, however check out a 4500/5500 too, the bauer/nike ones will probably go down in price to clear them out. Again, fit a 480 on that (it fits, i have a large 480 on a large 5500 and a large 480 on a large ccm vector).

[hilz47 0]

Thanks the issue is my LHS is very very limited so I cant try much on-

I am reduced to reviews and ordering online

[Leafsrule16 5]

Thanks the issue is my LHS is very very limited so I cant try much on-

I am reduced to reviews and ordering online

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/bauer-hockey-helmet-4500.html

I'd go with that, if you want a little more protection you could go with :

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/nbh-hh5500.html

I woudlnt get a truvision cage though, there awful, i had one a while back it rusted in 3 months, you might say well do you look after your stuff but i actually do. None of my 480's rusted.

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/ccm-hockey-cag...elds-fm480.html

I ordered a large white, looks great on a black helmet and they send you one of the new ccm ones, same cage but with the new logo and different nicer chin cup. Cant go wrong.

[hilz47 0]

thanks for your input

Yeah not caring that much about more protection as it is roller- want comfort, lightweight and breathability

Thx

[Makoto 3]

Bummer you don't have a good selection at your LHS...I have three helmets (CCM Vector 10, Bauer 4000 & a Bauer 5000). I like the CCM V10 best due to it's ventilation and comfort. I prefer white cages for visability, and I'm currently using a Itech Phantom on my V10. It's white on the inside, but looks black from the outside. It's a bit heavy, but does the job. Good luck w/ the purchase.

-Mike

[syko_hockey 0]

sorry to change the subject but i play inline hockey and we use a ball. i have a rbk 7k sickkick and i was wondering if i should continue taping the blade as i do for ice hockey.

thanks

[IniNew 53]

sorry to change the subject but i play inline hockey and we use a ball. i have a rbk 7k sickkick and i was wondering if i should continue taping the blade as i do for ice hockey.

thanks

Completely up to you. Normally with the ball I don't use any tape but it's not like it hurts anything.

[devils26197 0]

I dont know what your price range is, but the S17 is a pretty solid dome piece

[syko_hockey 0]

Completely up to you. Normally with the ball I don't use any tape but it's not like it hurts anything.

thank you i find it much lighter without tape but i am worried about ruining the blade because i use the stick for ice hockey as well

[Leafsrule16 5]

thanks for your input

Yeah not caring that much about more protection as it is roller- want comfort, lightweight and breathability

Thx

I'd go with the 4500 then, its cheap, pretty looking and super comfortable, the v10 isnt a bad option either but its a bit more costly for not really a better helmet, a little but its not a necessity in roller, a vn liner is the most comfortable and more then half the nhl wear them, cant go wrong.

Oh by the way syko, if i were you id just put a strip of tape along the bottom of the blade (normal hockey tape), then tape the blade as you would in sock tape, i find it works great for floor hockey, it slides nice and doesnt wear that much. Its easy to just rip off too. I would suggest using tape though

[syko_hockey 0]

thanks leafs!

ovbiously your a toronto fan. i got to a lot of buffalo games and those to fans are pretty rowdy

[Leafsrule16 5]

thanks leafs!

ovbiously your a toronto fan. i got to a lot of buffalo games and those to fans are pretty rowdy

Toronto? Whos that? I meant i like leaves like on trees. Lol. Never been to a Buffalo game, i live pretty far away from any real sport teams besides the wildcats and the titan however.

[littlehockeymatt 0]

I like my nikebauer 8500 black with 8500 cage

[hilz47 0]

Thx for all the feedback and help

Ok I narrowed it down to the bauer/nike 4500 or the bauer 5100- anyone have a strong feeling either way or know the major difference?

Thx in advance

[Chadd 916]

Thx for all the feedback and help

Ok I narrowed it down to the bauer/nike 4500 or the bauer 5100- anyone have a strong feeling either way or know the major difference?

Thx in advance

Neither one of those fits remotely like the 8k that you said fit you so well.

[hilz47 0]

Actually never mentioned that it fits me so well (RBk)

Any suggestions between the 2?

Thx

[lampliter87 8]

Whatever fits you best and suits your needs appropriately.

[Darshu 0]

Actually never mentioned that it fits me so well (RBk)

Any suggestions between the 2?

Thx

Pretty similar helmets in terms of fit and construction. You can probably swing a better deal on a 4500 if you're not in love with the looks of the 5100.

[Tour Man 0]

why do you want a top of the line helmet so bad? alot of the pros wear the lower level helmets because on the VN foams.

[kovalchuk71 212]

Actually, they do wear top of the line lids, they just have VN foam in them