A helmet is an important element of a hockey player’s equipment, as it protects the most vulnerable part of the body - the head. Hockey is a power game where falls on the ice and collisions are frequent, which can lead to serious concussions, and hitting the puck in the head is fraught with serious injuries. No wonder the game of a hockey player without a helmet in the official rules is punishable by a two-minute penalty. Therefore, the choice of a helmet is an important element on the path to maintaining health and reducing hockey player injuries.
The main thing is that the "suit" is sitting
The size of the helmet is very important, but personal feelings are much more important. They should be guided by. It should be comfortable. Nowhere, especially in the temporal parts of the head, a helmet should not "give" a feeling of pressure. There are no people with exactly the same head shape. Therefore, helmets, in addition to sizes, are divided into types by narrowness and latitude.
At the same time, absolute freedom is not a defense: a helmet should sit tight on its head, not hang out, not fly off and not slip off with every movement. Otherwise, the helmet itself in a power struggle can become an object that will cause injury. If you are convinced that this is in order, go to the size of the helmets.
Dimensions
Know your size is necessary for reference. Trying all the helmets in the store is counterproductive. Size will immediately tell you the group that suits you.
What are the sizes of helmets?
There are five size groups:
- Ultra Small (X-Small, XS).
- Small (Small, S).
- Medium (Medium, M).
- Large (Large, L).
- Extra Large (X-Large, XL).
How to find out your helmet size?
This is pretty easy to do. Find an ordinary sewing measure (centimeter) or a construction tape measure (the last item is not so comfortable to use) and measure the head circumference at a height of two and a half centimeters from the eyebrows. Remember or write down the result in centimeters. Add one or two centimeters to it, because a helmet will probably be worn with a woolen hat or a warm bandana. Then study the table below in the article.
Sizes of hockey helmets of the most famous manufacturers
Bauer
| The size | Head circumference (in centimeters) | Models |
| X-Small | 48-55 | 5100, 4500, 1500, M15, M10 (specialized for children), Techlite (specialized for children) |
| Small | 52-57 | 9900/9500, 8500, 7500/5500, 5100, 4500, 1500, M15 |
| Medium | 55-60 | 9900/9500, 8500, 7500/5500, 5100, 4500, 1500, M15 |
| Large | 57-63 | 9900/9500, 8500, 7500/5500, 5100, 4500, 1500, M15 |
| X-Large | 59-65 | 9900/9500, 5100, 4500 |
CCM (CCM).
| The size | Head circumference (in centimeters) | Models |
| X-Small | 51-55 | V05 / V04 |
| Small | 51-56 | V10, V08, V05 / V04 |
| Medium | 54-61.5 | V10, V08, V05 / V04 |
| Large | 56-63 | V10, V08, V05 / V04 |
"Easton" (Easton).
| The size | Head circumference (in centimeters) | Models |
| X-Small | 51-55 | S19, S9, S7 |
| Small | 53-57 | S19, S17, S9, S7 |
| Medium | 55-59 | S19, S17, S9, S7 |
| Large | 57-62 | S19, S17, S9, S7 |
| X-Large | 60-63 | S19, S9 |
Reebok
| The size | Head circumference (in centimeters) | Models |
| Small | 51-56 | 8k, 6k, 4k |
| Medium | 55-59 | 8k, 6k, 4k |
| Large | 58-63 | 8k, 6k, 4k |
| X-Large | 59-64 | 8k |
"Mission" (Mission).
| The size | Head circumference (in centimeters) | Models |
| X-Small | 48-52 | M10 (specialized children) |
| Small | 52-57 | Intake, M95, M15, M1501, M1505 |
| Medium | 54-59 | Intake, M95, M15, M1501, M1505 |
| Large | 56-62 | Intake, M95, M15, M1501, M1505 |
| X-Large | 62-65 | M95 |
"Cascade" (Cascade).
| The size | Head circumference, cm | Models |
| X-Small | 50-54 | M11 |
| Small | 52-56 | M11 |
| Medium | 55-59 | M11 |
| Large | 58-63 | M11 |
If for some reason it’s easier for you to use centimeters as a unit of measurement, then divide the measurement by 2.54 and get the total in inches in which manufacturers label their products.
Tuning
The most important thing is described in this article, the rest is the details. The quality of a particular brand, appearance, price - to ensure safety (namely, the helmet serves for this) in the game are of little importance. It’s not even worth talking about the material: all modern helmets are made of durable plastic.
Many helmets are equipped with tuning as designed by the developers - a convenient system of straps and fasteners, protective linings and more. It is worth paying attention to if these add-ons really make the operation convenient, and do not create unnecessary difficulties.
It is also worth remembering that, according to the rules of hockey, a hockey player under the age of 18 is required to go to the ice in a mask from a metal grill. After 18 years, it can be replaced with a mask made of transparent plastic. Only after 25 years the hockey player has the right to completely refuse to protect the face. So do not be surprised if you will be asked to purchase protective masks. All helmets are equipped with devices for attaching them. It makes sense to buy a mask, because it is designed to protect you from injuries.
Helmet - sports item
This article shows the sizes of hockey helmets. It is worth noting that a helmet is an extremely necessary item in sports. Especially where there is a great chance of getting a head injury.
It is impossible to imagine without a helmet a motorcycle racer, a racing driver, a kart rider and a cyclist. Helmets are used for protection in some martial arts, for example, in kudo. Helmets are also required for ski jumping, rock climbing and ice climbing. And in high speed sports (snowboarding and skiing) it is extremely necessary.
The sizes of ski helmets differ from hockey helmets. All sports are different and their equipment is also different.