HattrickSwayze 3 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I couldn't find my answer via search so hopefully someone can help. I'm currently in a Reebok 6K helmet in a large. I have it closed all the way on the fitclips. A medium opened up all the way was too small. I'm considering buyin a 4500 helmet. Would a size large work ok for me?As another point of reference, a CCM V08 fits me in a medium, but not a large. The large was a little sloppy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumtao 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I switched from a 4500 to a 6k and found it to fit my head much better. I found the 4500 to be a bit too narrow for my head. I like the weight and comfort of the 6k as it's a helmet designed to fit the shape of my head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdh13 1 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I have both helmets in a medium and the slider positions seem to be similar. My guess is your size would be the same length wise. Width wise I believe the 6K to be wider so I'd guess that would make the large in the 4500 necessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbatafuco 6 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I couldn't find my answer via search so hopefully someone can help. I'm currently in a Reebok 6K helmet in a large. I have it closed all the way on the fitclips. A medium opened up all the way was too small. I'm considering buyin a 4500 helmet. Would a size large work ok for me?As another point of reference, a CCM V08 fits me in a medium, but not a large. The large was a little sloppy.There is a hat size reference tool on hockeymonkey that can help with your sizing, provided that you know that the 4500 actually fits your head shape well.If you can get to a shop somewhere to try it on, I would definitely recommend that, as a helmet is probably your most important piece of equipment and you don't want negative space and a loose fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HattrickSwayze 3 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 Thanks for the help so far. My local shop doesn't have any 4500s so I can't try it on. I tried on another Bauer, but I can't remember if it was a 5100 or a 7500, but in a large it fit me well. Are either of those fits similar to a 4500?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonjuniorblackhawks 1 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 Thanks for the help so far. My local shop doesn't have any 4500s so I can't try it on. I tried on another Bauer, but I can't remember if it was a 5100 or a 7500, but in a large it fit me well. Are either of those fits similar to a 4500??I just read the 5000/5500/7500 is wider than the 4500 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuitarAwesome 1 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I as well have had both, in large. The 6K is wider, makes for a better fit if you have a wide head (like me).The 5500 is a bit wider than the 4500, but not by that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andoy 5 Report post Posted October 18, 2010 I was a medium in a bauer 4000(4500) back in the day and currently I have a 6k in medium as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
