new visor

[marek svatos 0]

i just finished minor hockey this year and i am going to begin playing junior, therefore i need get a visor. i have never used a visor before so i have a lot of questions. i have researched it a little and it looks like the most popular are the oakley and itech visors.

-which of these 2 companies makes the best visor as far as low maintenance (ie: doesnt fog/scratch much) is concerned?

-which company is typically cheaper for the same style visor?

-and last but not least, if i go with itech is it better to get the style with the replacable "glass" (for lack of a better term) or is it a different material than in the other itech visors?

thanks and sorry if these questions sound dumb!

[Chadd 916]

1. They're about the same, in terms of care.

2. Itech is usually cheaper

3. Going with the HX50 makes it more expensive for the initial purchase, I haven't checked the replacement glass cost.

I've used both brands and the only difference to me is that Oakley makes a much smaller model, the Straight Small. The Itech HS22 and HS22 Wave are both very similar to the Oakley visors.

[marek svatos 0]

ok, thanks, that helps clear things up!

[Fury of One 6]

I gotta say the mirrored pro wave visor looks pretty wicked.

[Kobe 0]

The HX-50 is about $10 more than any of the Oakleys but its replacement visors about only about $20-$25 a piece. I generally hear that the Oakleys are a better overall visor though. Some people say the HX-50 has some fogging issues.

[golfpuck 0]

arent the hx50 lens made by oakley?

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

arent the hx50 lens made by oakley?

No.

[Andoy 5]

I think they use the same technology though. Im pretty sure it says on the box but I threw mine away.

As for fogging issues the hx50 visor only fogs up if you're in the locker room after a game.

[jjtt99 0]

I use the HX50 visor and have no complaints. In fact, it would seem the entire Canadian Hockey League uses them so I gather that's a sponsorship agreement thing.

Cheers,

JJ

[Chadd 916]

I use the HX50 visor and have no complaints. In fact, it would seem the entire Canadian Hockey League uses them so I gather that's a sponsorship agreement thing.

Cheers,

JJ

They have to use them. I've heard that they're going to change the design.

[chippa13 1844]

You should check the regulations of the league you're entering before buying a visor. They may have specific rules on certified visors. Usually, any visor that only attaches to the side of the helmet is not certified. If you're that antsy to get a visor ahead of time, I recommend buying one that attaches on the front and sides of the helmet.

[Eazy_b97 1]

I'd wait a bit too, most teams will fork out the cash when you are playing Tier II.

[Seth 0]

is there a website with oakley product? its not on oakley.com...

[thunderbirds_are_go 0]

They're on the CCM website, along with all the new CCM products.