Cascade Helmets

[grider18 0]

How do these lids measure up to the other models? Top of the line? Middle of the pack? Good bang for your buck?

[porky45 1]

top of the line if you don't mind looking like a penis while wearing it.

[in da crease 0]

top of the line if you don't mind looking like a penis while wearing it.

A protected penis :lol:

I don't think they look THAT bad. Not that great, but not that bad. It has become quite a seller. I know hockey shops that sell 2 Cascades to every one helmet (all brands combined). And these shops are in an area that hockey is prodominant.

I know some guys wearing V10's, Bauers, Missions, and RBK that can't skate and look like a penis out there. I also know some VERY good Midget AAA, D-1 commits that do wear Cascades. They don't look so much like a penis.

Some kids have gone to the Cascade because they've had a history of concussions. I find it hard to fault a kid for "putting a helmet on that makes him look like a penis" when all he's trying to do is continue to play the game he loves without further damaging his brain.

Skate well and play hard. Then you don't have to worry about what a helmet looks like in the mirror.

[Warriorsdman 1]

top of the line if you don't mind looking like a penis while wearing it.

A protected penis :lol:

I don't think they look THAT bad. Not that great, but not that bad. It has become quite a seller. I know hockey shops that sell 2 Cascades to every one helmet (all brands combined). And these shops are in an area that hockey is prodominant.

I know some guys wearing V10's, Bauers, Missions, and RBK that can't skate and look like a penis out there. I also know some VERY good Midget AAA, D-1 commits that do wear Cascades. They don't look so much like a penis.

Some kids have gone to the Cascade because they've had a history of concussions. I find it hard to fault a kid for "putting a helmet on that makes him look like a penis" when all he's trying to do is continue to play the game he loves without further damaging his brain.

Skate well and play hard. Then you don't have to worry about what a helmet looks like in the mirror.

I couldn't agree more. a teammate of mine had to wear it because he has 1 more concussion and he is done for good.

[Warriorsdman 1]

top of the line if you don't mind looking like a penis while wearing it.

A protected penis :lol:

I don't think they look THAT bad. Not that great, but not that bad. It has become quite a seller. I know hockey shops that sell 2 Cascades to every one helmet (all brands combined). And these shops are in an area that hockey is prodominant.

I know some guys wearing V10's, Bauers, Missions, and RBK that can't skate and look like a penis out there. I also know some VERY good Midget AAA, D-1 commits that do wear Cascades. They don't look so much like a penis.

Some kids have gone to the Cascade because they've had a history of concussions. I find it hard to fault a kid for "putting a helmet on that makes him look like a penis" when all he's trying to do is continue to play the game he loves without further damaging his brain.

Skate well and play hard. Then you don't have to worry about what a helmet looks like in the mirror.

I couldn't agree more. a teammate of mine had to wear it because he has 1 more concussion and he is done for good.

[eric42434224 1]

Yeah.....the luxury of being a gearwhore and having looks be of utmost importance is a luxury that is easily taken for granted.....until you have a serious health risk like multiple concussions. I will now assume that everyone who wears this helmet has had multiple concussions and risks becoming a drooling vegetable, and has to wear it due to doctors orders. That will make its appearance more palatable. ;)

[VakarLajos 5]

Yeah.....the luxury of being a gearwhore and having looks be of utmost importance is a luxury that is easily taken for granted.....until you have a serious health risk like multiple concussions. I will now assume that everyone who wears this helmet has had multiple concussions and risks becoming a drooling vegetable, and has to wear it due to doctors orders. That will make its appearance more palatable. ;)

It's the John Olerud rule.

[eric42434224 1]

Funny thing is, when I started playing hockey again last year after a 2+decade absence, I was questioning why everyone thought the Cascade was so ugly. Now here I am agreeing with the gear whore mob about its unseemly appearance.

Thanks MSH.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

top of the line if you don't mind looking like a penis while wearing it.

A protected penis :lol:

I don't think they look THAT bad. Not that great, but not that bad. It has become quite a seller. I know hockey shops that sell 2 Cascades to every one helmet (all brands combined). And these shops are in an area that hockey is prodominant.

I know some guys wearing V10's, Bauers, Missions, and RBK that can't skate and look like a penis out there. I also know some VERY good Midget AAA, D-1 commits that do wear Cascades. They don't look so much like a penis.

Some kids have gone to the Cascade because they've had a history of concussions. I find it hard to fault a kid for "putting a helmet on that makes him look like a penis" when all he's trying to do is continue to play the game he loves without further damaging his brain.

Skate well and play hard. Then you don't have to worry about what a helmet looks like in the mirror.

I couldn't agree more. a teammate of mine had to wear it because he has 1 more concussion and he is done for good.

Well i do understand the helmet and all the science behind it to me it doesn't matter if you have this helmet or no helmet on. If your one hit away from not playing you probably shouldn't be playing.

Telling anyone that this helmet will save them from that "one " concussion is a lawsuit in the making.

I wish they were NOT so bold about there statements and stuck the facts about how the helmet when worn properly exceeds the CSA and HECC standards by more then whatever % over the next leading helmet.

Thats a fact thats easier to sell then to say if you wear this helmet you "WONT get a concussion".

That is all the info I am hearing on this new helmet is that it pretty much Gaurentee's you wont get one!

(knowing the dont mean that and knowing its not true)

[in da crease 0]

top of the line if you don't mind looking like a penis while wearing it.

A protected penis :lol:

I don't think they look THAT bad. Not that great, but not that bad. It has become quite a seller. I know hockey shops that sell 2 Cascades to every one helmet (all brands combined). And these shops are in an area that hockey is prodominant.

I know some guys wearing V10's, Bauers, Missions, and RBK that can't skate and look like a penis out there. I also know some VERY good Midget AAA, D-1 commits that do wear Cascades. They don't look so much like a penis.

Some kids have gone to the Cascade because they've had a history of concussions. I find it hard to fault a kid for "putting a helmet on that makes him look like a penis" when all he's trying to do is continue to play the game he loves without further damaging his brain.

Skate well and play hard. Then you don't have to worry about what a helmet looks like in the mirror.

I couldn't agree more. a teammate of mine had to wear it because he has 1 more concussion and he is done for good.

Well i do understand the helmet and all the science behind it to me it doesn't matter if you have this helmet or no helmet on. If your one hit away from not playing you probably shouldn't be playing.

Telling anyone that this helmet will save them from that "one " concussion is a lawsuit in the making.

I wish they were NOT so bold about there statements and stuck the facts about how the helmet when worn properly exceeds the CSA and HECC standards by more then whatever % over the next leading helmet.

Thats a fact thats easier to sell then to say if you wear this helmet you "WONT get a concussion".

That is all the info I am hearing on this new helmet is that it pretty much Gaurentee's you wont get one!

(knowing the dont mean that and knowing its not true)

I agree with you. It's not concussion-proof and they should probably just state the facts. Although I dont' think they or anybody ever claimed the helmet to be concussion proof or that this helmet will save them from that "one" hit. Just as a knee brace doesn't guarantee to save you from that career ending ACL tear.

But if you look at it from your point of view... "If your one hit away from not playing you probably shouldn't be playing." The FACT is that this includes every body who plays hockey. Does it not?

My point is only that it is a very good helmet. It may not look the best in the mirror, thus may not for everybody on this board. If you have concerns around concussions (whether you have had one, mutiple or never had one), it's a very good choice of protection.

[goodguy 7]

Are they ever going to come out with a new version of the helmet that dosen't look so....well....stupid?

They would sell a ton if they could at least employ some optical illusions to not make the helmet so damn BIG while still keeping the technology intact.

I just got my kid the Easton S9 helmet - because he thought it looked cool on his head. If i were a good parent I would be getting him the Casacade to prevent concussions but you know he has to look cool. The easton looks pretty sleek but I can't imagine it protects much.

I just went through the same thing for a lacrosse helmet. I searched all over and bought my kid a nice Cascade lacrosse helmet because his hockey team was doing lacrosse for off ice. Well, after wearing it once and everybody else wearing hockey helmets..he said.."Dad, I am just going to wear my hockey helmet because the lacrosse helmet makes my head look huge"...aghhhhh...

[The Dangler 0]

top of the line if you don't mind looking like a penis while wearing it.

A protected penis :lol:

I don't think they look THAT bad. Not that great, but not that bad. It has become quite a seller. I know hockey shops that sell 2 Cascades to every one helmet (all brands combined). And these shops are in an area that hockey is prodominant.

I know some guys wearing V10's, Bauers, Missions, and RBK that can't skate and look like a penis out there. I also know some VERY good Midget AAA, D-1 commits that do wear Cascades. They don't look so much like a penis.

Some kids have gone to the Cascade because they've had a history of concussions. I find it hard to fault a kid for "putting a helmet on that makes him look like a penis" when all he's trying to do is continue to play the game he loves without further damaging his brain.

Skate well and play hard. Then you don't have to worry about what a helmet looks like in the mirror.

Wow. I've yet to see one on the ice. Our closest pro shop has a bunch of them and they never sell. I dont think the protection would be that much better then a v10 or a 5500. On a sidenote, what ever happened to the hefter? Is this somehow related to it?

[Reaper 0]

Wow. I've yet to see one on the ice. Our closest pro shop has a bunch of them and they never sell. I dont think the protection would be that much better then a v10 or a 5500. On a sidenote, what ever happened to the hefter? Is this somehow related to it?

Hefter was bought by CCM and their helmet became the V10.

[ID Rollerpop 4]

At least the Hefter shell became the V10 the mods probably know the full story but as I recall the "revolutionary" cushoning material could not pass certification at least not in any reasonable thickness and was dropped by CCM at least for the time being.

[porky45 1]

possibly ill informed....but don't mouth pieces prevent more concussions then helmets...

let me clarify this while youre laughing...

Compare...

A person in a 4500 helmet wearing mouthguard

to

A person in a cascade helmet.

who would "win" (avoid the concussion)

[Jackal_17 0]

My teammate wears the Cascade with the FX 50. It actually looks not bad. He says it's comfortable and he likes it.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

I remember when I was in MI, there was a woman who had a history of concussions and bought a Cascade and promptly got another one.

[epstud74 24]

I remember when I was in MI, there was a woman who had a history of concussions and bought a Cascade and promptly got another one.

Did she have a history of falling down awkwardly as well? There is a guy I know that has had a couple concussions, but then again he's a poor skater and pushing 320lbs.

[mdamson 0]

Looks like their new Lid might be coming out in a couple of days.

[MsConduct55 0]

I remember when I was in MI, there was a woman who had a history of concussions and bought a Cascade and promptly got another one.

Did she have a history of falling down awkwardly as well? There is a guy I know that has had a couple concussions, but then again he's a poor skater and pushing 320lbs.

I have a history of concussions that are non-hockey related and I don't have a history of falling awkwardly. I have a history of being in some awful accidents in which I hit my head (hit by car, car accident, etc). I could keep naming more. At one point, I had lost cognitive function due to these but have since restored all cognitive function. I went with the cascade helmet about 2-3 years ago because I read up on the protection and didn't care about how ugly or hot the helmet was. It was also at the time a doctor told me I had some brain damage (dain brammage). However, years later, a different doctor (neurologist) stated I had restored all cognitive function.

One of my teammates also wears it however she got hers for free when she was skating and collided with someone and went into the boards. Her then helmet split and a fireman gave her the cascade. She's now looking at going to the Easton S9 helmet because of how large the cascade is, hopefully getting it this weekend at the State Wars tourney in Ohio. I'd like to get away from the cascade myself. It's been a good helmet but it isn't the best fit, its so huge, and I sweat buckets even though I wear an under armour cap.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

My teammate wears the Cascade with the FX 50. It actually looks not bad. He says it's comfortable and he likes it.

I am not sure about HECC but CSA has only has the Cascade approved with a Cascade Cage and nothing else. If you were to be injured in the Cascade with the FX50 there would be no going back to the company.

Again I feel it can be a great helmet for the right person. It has to fit properly and has to fitted with the right cage and this case in Canada its the Cascade cage only!

[The Dangler 0]

At least the Hefter shell became the V10 the mods probably know the full story but as I recall the "revolutionary" cushoning material could not pass certification at least not in any reasonable thickness and was dropped by CCM at least for the time being.

Thanks for that. Any word on why it woudlnt pass though? A helmet with the v10's looks and the cascades protection, i think i would honestly buy it. The only thing holding me back from the cascade is the disgusting, horrifying looks of both the helmet and the cage which make me want to vomit.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

He already told you, the amount of Zorbium needed for it to pass cert was too much...the helmet would've been too thick.

[The Dangler 0]

He already told you, the amount of Zorbium needed for it to pass cert was too much...the helmet would've been too thick.

Oh, i didnt quite understand. Do they have limits on thickness or is this just from an aesthetics standpoint?

[Chadd 916]

He already told you, the amount of Zorbium needed for it to pass cert was too much...the helmet would've been too thick.

Oh, i didnt quite understand. Do they have limits on thickness or is this just from an aesthetics standpoint?

Look at how badly the cascade gets ripped and consider that the Hefter would have been several inches thicker all the way around the helmet in order to pass certification. It would have sold ten units, if it was lucky.