Helmet will not accommodate face mask

[Amazinmets73 70]

I have a Reebok 11K helmet and a Bauer Concept 3 face mask. The rivets dont align which makes standard screwing impossible. Is using a power drill an option? If I opt to go this route, what is the expected degree of structural damage to the helmet? 

[IPv6Freely 2100]

We can’t recommend or condone modifications like this. I would suggest getting a cage that fits that helmet correctly instead.

[specs78 33]

I had a Reebok 4K helmet and a concept 3. I flipped the mounting clips and it fit. Have you tried that? I am not sure it is exactly the same as the 11k but i had the same problem initially

[clarkiestooth 235]

No, do not drill holes in helmet. I assume you mean the 2 central holes on the forehead? All you need to do is trim the black plastic clips that come with the shield.

[215BroadStBullies610 435]

8 hours ago, specs78 said:

I had a Reebok 4K helmet and a concept 3. I flipped the mounting clips and it fit. Have you tried that? I am not sure it is exactly the same as the 11k but i had the same problem initially

That is the common issue with any non-Bauer bucket. I know I tried with my CCM V10 and would have caused damage to both the bubble and helmet so I elected to go with the cage instead. Now, I'm back the Re-Akt/C3 combo.

[specs78 33]

It seems crazy to me that the spacing on those holes is not uniform across brands. It just makes so much sense....

Cynically I think trying to lock you into using only their products with their helmets, but then it seems dumb because it limits people who don't own a Bauer helmet from buying a Bauer visor. I don't get it.

[EBondo 242]

There's a thread on here somewhere where JR was describing how he had made it work on a non-compatible helmet. You have to do some surgery to the clips, but you can get it to work.

[EBondo 242]

 

Voila.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

Exactly the fix.

However, do note that in that original thread, the clips are mounted the wrong way.  They should be mounted clip up, hole down.  A Concept 3 should lock up when you flip it up - so when you install it, you are screwing from inside the visor.

[Dizzyg12 27]

32 minutes ago, JR Boucicaut said:

Exactly the fix.

However, do note that in that original thread, the clips are mounted the wrong way.  They should be mounted clip up, hole down.  A Concept 3 should lock up when you flip it up - so when you install it, you are screwing from inside the visor.

This is true - technically it’s the incorrect method, but I did it this way because it was too tight on my chin the other way.  I have had any issues with doing it this way.

 

[NiCnoK 61]

I just did this last weekend. The clips had a little seam that made a perfect line to cut on. I used a dremmel with a cutting wheel, took me about a minute and a half. 

[218hockey 50]

Okay, so I read through the CCM, Concept thread.

 

My son wants a Concept 3 on his adult small, IMS 7. Are they designed to work together? Do I need a senior or junior Concept?

 

Thanks

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

Whatever fits his face.