Certified vs Uncertified Shields

[Ao8 0]

Never really noticed the difference in the shields when watching the NHL, but while watching the IIHF Jr Championships I have noticed the difference of "certified" and the normal shields. Question I have, aside from the mounting differences is there another benefit of a "certified" shield? Seems the IIHF is split, and the nhl all seem to use uncertified

[Chadd 916]

Never really noticed the difference in the shields when watching the NHL, but while watching the IIHF Jr Championships I have noticed the difference of "certified" and the normal shields. Question I have, aside from the mounting differences is there another benefit of a "certified" shield? Seems the IIHF is split, and the nhl all seem to use uncertified

Certified visors are larger and protect more of your face, that's it.

[W.Heinle 0]

As far as CSA (Canadian) certification goes, you must be able to flip the visor up in order to be CSA certified.

[LivHockey84 0]

It's a size and adjustment thing, the certified ones are bigger and cannot be adjusted on the face. They are secure like a full cage. While NON certified can be of any size really but can be slid up and out of the way via the 4 slots on the mounting.

[M.W. 0]

Never really noticed the difference in the shields when watching the NHL, but while watching the IIHF Jr Championships I have noticed the difference of "certified" and the normal shields. Question I have, aside from the mounting differences is there another benefit of a "certified" shield? Seems the IIHF is split, and the nhl all seem to use uncertified

Certified visors are larger and protect more of your face, that's it.

Isn't 3-point mounting to prevent the visor from rotating up/down also a part of the requirements?

[Chadd 916]

Never really noticed the difference in the shields when watching the NHL, but while watching the IIHF Jr Championships I have noticed the difference of "certified" and the normal shields. Question I have, aside from the mounting differences is there another benefit of a "certified" shield? Seems the IIHF is split, and the nhl all seem to use uncertified

Certified visors are larger and protect more of your face, that's it.

Isn't 3-point mounting to prevent the visor from rotating up/down also a part of the requirements?

It was not mandatory a few years ago. Itech offered a certified visor that did not have a top attachment point that looked just like the RBE I but had holes instead of slots.