Making helmet fit smaller

[ambro 0]

I just got a new helmet (Bauer 4500) and the fit is almost perfect at the smallest setting, but I would prefer it just a touch more snug. I can use it without it moving around at all as it is but I prefer it just a little tighter than it is now.

Short of returning it for a Medium, or wearing a skull cap, are there any ways you guys have tightened the fit of the helmet just slightly? I was thinking if there's anywhere to purchase those gel-type pads that come on higher end helmets with EPP foam, that I would just add one to each temple and the fit would be ideal. Is there anywhere I can buy just those individual pads?

Or anyone else have a different suggestion?

[Chadd 916]

Just return it and get a smaller size.

[ambro 0]

Looking for other suggestions, I realize that's an option. Thanks.

[Chadd 916]

The problem is anything that makes it fit smaller is going to void the certification. You could also grow your hair out a bit. Since I cut mine back I've dropped a helmet size.

[A2rhino 62]

While Chadd is correct about voiding certs I have found a way to make a helmet fit smaller on accident. I sweat quite a bit so I install a sweat band on the front of my helmet similar to a gaolie mask. Not just any headband but a specific hand Halo headband. It has a small rubber lip on it to cause the sweat to redirect to the side of my head instead of down in my face. http://store.haloheadband.com/HALO_II_pullover_s/9.htm

They do make a skull cap but I find that my head gets to hot with one on. Hope this helps.

[johnnyhopkins 0]

Grow out your hair

[Thepandamancan 0]

I second the headband idea. It's not an ideal situation for a contact league, because there'll be enough space for your head to move during a semi-hard impact so if that's the case you need to return it and get the proper size.

I used a headband from my goalie mask and glued some velcro to the forehead. Works like a charm.

[wrangler 157]

I think we need a picture of the velcro glued to your forehead.

[A2rhino 62]

I second the headband idea. It's not an ideal situation for a contact league, because there'll be enough space for your head to move during a semi-hard impact so if that's the case you need to return it and get the proper size.

I used a headband from my goalie mask and glued some velcro to the forehead. Works like a charm.

Bingo! The velcro is how it makes the helmet that little bit tighter. This way I can also take it out and clean it. clean it as well.

I think we need a picture of the velcro glued to your forehead.

I cut the headband to fit only the front of the helmet. I then cut velcro to fit the same size. I glue one side of the velcro to the headband and the other to the padding inside the helmet. Not the best picture but here is the end result

[ambro 0]

Might have to go with the headband/velcro idea. Though I found some adhesive gel pads made for women to stick onto the inside of high-heeled shoes to prevent blistering, I might give those a shot first.

I play in non contact leagues for now, so I'm not all that worries about voiding certs or being a little under protected. If I start playing contact again I will most likely buy a higher end helmet for that anyways, or just revert to the helmet I've been using that fits tighter and has no modifications.