concussion helmet

[Bruin88 0]

i know that no helemt can stop concussions but which helmet would be the best to buy to help prevent them? im thinking of getting a bauer 8000. i just got 2 concussions and i almost had to quit hockey completely because im at 5 concussions total now but i wont ,so yeah ,which helmet would be the most concussion proof helmet? thank you

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

No helmet is concussion-proof.

Get a good mouthguard as well...

[hockeyluke88 0]

i'd go with an 8000, and like JR said get a good mouthguard, such as a shockdoctor, brain pad, or see your dentist about a custom one or something.

[Bruin88 0]

i know none are concussion proof but which is the best to prevent them? i do have a good mouthguard ,a shock doctor......something ,its green and black im pretty sure its their top of the line one but i wasnt wearing it in the practice where i got my last concussion because its normally no contact and its school hockey program but one of my teammates hit me

[the iceman 132]

After I recieved a concussion last year, my doctor reccommended this: switch to a full face mask and wear a mouth guard. And for a helmet, I use the Itech HC100.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

The old Mission helmets were supposed to be good protection. I think you can still get them on the cheap.

[CaseyJones_86 0]

damn, 8 concussions. are you sure you play hockey? maybe it's boxing and you don't know it. haha. seriously though you should consider leaving the game aftet that many, you sustain permanant neuroligical damage. ask Pat LaFontaine about that.

[Dan_The_Man_16 0]

Or Brett Lindros Seriously though, I would seriously consider going to a non-hitting league.

[thunderbirds_are_go 0]

You could have a look at these:

Hefter helmets

Maybe some of the guys going to the show can check them out and give some advice. Also, the new Reebok helmets could be worth a look once thy come out.

[Accord 0]

i know none are concussion proof but which is the best to prevent them? i do have a good mouthguard ,a shock doctor......something ,its green and black im pretty sure its their top of the line one but i wasnt wearing it in the practice where i got my last concussion because its normally no contact and its school hockey program but one of my teammates hit me

If you were wearing your mouth guard, i'm willing to bet you never would have gotten that last concussion.

You should check out the Itech TH2906 helmet, the thing is an absolute beast and looks like a helmet that a fighter pilot would wear. It's on page 8 of the Itech catalogue here on MSH... http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?showtopic=7208

[thunderbirds_are_go 0]

That's a tiny wee kids helmet!

[Accord 0]

That's a tiny wee kids helmet!

It's not available in adult sizes?

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

R2D2 helmet?

I'd rock one if they came in adult sizes...or a Foligno-style Northland...

[Gee12 0]

Most people find that the 5000/ 8000 to be most protective and comfortable.

I find that a shockdoctor mouthgaurd is better than custom-made ones. The shockdoctor is fairly cheap and if it gets really gross, then you can throw it away, rather than buying an expensive doctor-made one.

[Bruin88 0]

i havent had 8 concussions ive had 5 ,3 of them were just my bell getting rung ,i have to wear a facemask because well ,it may not seem like it with slash as my picture and a seinfeld quote for my sig but im only 14 ,playing bantam. leaving the game isnt an option because im pretty decent and i can go places apparently i just need to be smarter on the ice and well ,hockeys the funnest thing ever and i almost cried when the docter told me to switch sports

[Eazy_b97 1]

No offense kid, but with a weak noodle you are a longshot to go anywhere. 8 Concussions, the higher up you go the more physical you will be.

[Bruin88 0]

ive only had 5 concussions wheres everyone getting 8 from?

[jimmy 194]

I saw the Hefter helmets at the show, they look very nice and protective. Also, Sherwoods new helmet looked like it was made of carbon. Bottom line, all helmets are certified for protection, even the cheap ones. I concur, wearing a good mouthguard (properly) is the best prevention. Shock Doctors are good, but I prefer the Xcelerate. Invented by dentists, company owned by dentists. Was the Sport product of the year, last year.

[Chadd 916]

The guy who designed the Hefter helmet is originally from this area. I'm interested in seeing them.

Where's Paul on a topic like this? We need him to go into his theory about the high and low density foam and how effective they really are.

[Bruin88 0]

the gel packs on bauer 5000s get hard over time eh? after the concussion i had a lil dent in my forehead and that confused me go i felt the front gel pack and it was hard ,ive had it for like 3 1/2 years though but still ,its something to watch out for

[Chadd 916]

the gel packs on bauer 5000s get hard over time eh? after the concussion i had a lil dent in my forehead and that confused me go i felt the front gel pack and it was hard ,ive had it for like 3 1/2 years though but still ,its something to watch out for

Helemts should be replaced every three years at a minimum. It's also not a bad idea if you have taken a hard shot to the head that resulted in a concussion.

[stickler012 0]

.....i had a lil dent in my forehead.......

That usually isnt too good.

p.s.- i totaly admire your desire to continue playing, but with 5 concussions you might want to be more careful and keep your head up.

[Bruin88 0]

the dent wasnt in my skull or anything ,it was in my skin ,like iginla just not so alien like but still it was a bit strange and thank goodness i looked at the gel packs otherwise id keep using it

[tanguay40 0]

I also recently suffered from a concussion while playing hockey. I was disheartened to replace HC100 which fit perfectly on my head, but I bought Bauer 8000 which does a better job in the protection side. Mission Carbsters are also potential good ones you could look for although I've never used them. But with Carbsters, getting your hands on them might be a little harder since they're not as readily available on stock at all.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

There are still carbsters around to be had. Hockey Giant was selling them on the cheap not that long ago. However, the thing that always shied me away from them was that since they are not adjustable, they either fit - or don't. Since I didn't have any around my LHS, I decided not to chance it.

However, those that have them, seem to love them......