Itech Shields

[kosydar 0]

I'm wondering for you guys who have had one, what your opinions of them are. I'm talking about the cheaper ones, like Datsuyk and Maltby wear. I know that the higher Itech models, and especially Oakleys will be better, but I don't want to spend $60+ on a visor for pick up this summer. My main question is about the vision. I've heard that there is some level of distortion with the cheaper ones, is that true? Thanks.

[jay 1]

Only familiar with the $40 pro-wave but I liked it better then my Oakley. It doesn't seem to mark up as easily and is less expensive. Only drawback is it's not as optically transparent.

[43%burnt 0]

i used to have one of the cheaper itech ones like maltby wears. i never really noticed any distortion. i've tried some of the newer expensive ones from players on my teams, and i never really could see a gratiutous amount of difference from the cheap ones to the expensive. for the price, its not that bad of a visor.

[ryno 0]

I have an Itech RBE I from a few years ago I don't use anymore. Actually most of the time I don't use any visor anymore but also have an Oakley straight. The Oakley is obviously a higher quality visor but I don't think the Itech is bad for the price. As far as vision distortion with the Itech I would say it's minimal. The only complaint I have with the Itech is some minor fogging, basically near the nose "cut out".

Ryan

[mojo122 535]

I used Itech's for about 6 years and never had a problem with vision. Last year I switched to an Oakley only because I couldn't find another Itech. Although the optics are much better with the Oakley, the Itech is still a good visor.

[Kirsch 1]

does the distortion from the Itechs come from peripheral vision or is it just an in general distortion no matter where you are looking. I'm going to be getting a visor soon too. I like the idea of eye protection but I'd rather not have one at all if I have to pay $60 to get one. If the distortion isn't a problem though I'm going to pick one up.

[Chadd 916]

I'm interested in trying one of the new Itechs but I hated the RBE series.

[joshy207 15]

There's a little bit of distortion with the RBE1, but it's peripheral, and most people don't even notice. I like the #41 (RBE PRO) better, the sides taper in a little closer to the cheeks and the nose cutout is much more gradual. It's basically the same shield that Larry Murphy wore (the Cosby shield) and it has, if I remember correctly, anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings.

[Dave 1]

does the distortion from the Itechs come from peripheral vision or is it just an in general distortion no matter where you are looking.  I'm going to be getting a visor soon too.  I like the idea of eye protection but I'd rather not have one at all if I have to pay $60 to get one.  If the distortion isn't a problem though I'm going to pick one up.

I've tried a Itech RBE I visor for a couple of skates and the distortion is hard to describe. Things just looked wired through it and it made me feel dizzy after a few minutes.

Take it for what it's worth, I'm a cage guy thus no visor expert.

[Shorthanded67 0]

I used an RBE1 for many years (until switching to an Oakley Aviator Cut last year, which IS well worth the money).

I think the RBE1 was well worth the $22-$25 USD. I usually bought a new one every 8-12 months due to scratches. I had a bottle of "scratch remover" for it, but it didn't seem to work real well. Also it seemed to fog up a bit even if de-fogger spray was used. However the "shampoo on the visor" pre-game treatment seemed to work excellent on this visor and kept the fogging to a minimum.

[kosydar 0]

Another question: how well does it fit on a Nike 0004/Bauer 4000?

[ryno 0]

Another question: how well does it fit on a Nike 0004/Bauer 4000?

The RBE fits fine on the Bauer 4000, I used one on a medium, my brother used one on a large last year. It fit fine on both sizes if that helps.

Ryan

[kosydar 0]

That does, thanks.

[JR Boucicaut 3789]

Yeah, sounds like you guys described the RBE as I would.

However it is a cheaper alternative to those who don't wanna plunk down $60. I just got in a whole bunch if you are looking for one, Kosy.

Another problem is that it is longer than an Oakley/ProWave, therefore will have a tendency to fog up more than said shields.

[Lightning 0]

40 to 60 bucks is well worth the investment compared to a lifetime of blindness in an eye, or breathing through a broken nose...

[sn1per 0]

try the hx-50 optech. The thing costs a lot but the replacements are fairly cheap and for vision, it's pretty good.

I think the replacements for them are like 2 for $40 CAN which isn't bad. It's the official visor of the OHL so you'll see them if you go there, or you can just go to Itech's website.

[post edited by Hockeyshark - sn1per please so not make two posts if you could make one. This forum has an edit function!]

[Chris_H 0]

40 to 60 bucks is well worth the investment compared to a lifetime of blindness in an eye, or breathing through a broken nose...

I think he means as opposed to spending 20-25 on a shield. He wasn`t suggesting not wearing a visor.

[kosydar 0]

Right now I'm going visor-less, and its been good. But when I start back up, playing in something other than the beer leagues, I'll definitely pick up a visor.

[Jackal3688 0]

Itech makes fairly good visors. I have the tinted mirrored HS22 pro wave half visor, and i love it. Best of all, the mirrored visor looks soo niice. Maybe I'll post some pics up, its super sexy. :lol:

[Kirsch 1]

I just picked up an Itech RBE1 shield. I have used it once and expierienced no distortion what-so-ever. I haven't used it in a game yet though, first game of the season is tomorrow, man I am so psyched. But anyway, I do get some issues with fog, nothing major though.