Can you make a hockey helmet bigger?
Can you make a hockey helmet wider? Most modern helmets have some sort of adjustment system. Some have tabs on each side of the helmet that can adjust the fit, while others have a dial on the back of the helmet that can expand the overall fit of the helmet as well.
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A hockey helmet should fit snugly all around, with no spaces between the pads and the athlete's head. You can check this by seeing if the skin on the athlete's forehead moves when the helmet is shifted left or right, up or down.
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The best way to break in new hockey equipment is to wear and use it regularly. This includes not only wearing it to practice, but also around the house. It's also important that while breaking in your gear you're using it in the same ways it will be used in a game.
| Helmet Size | Age Range | Circumference (in.) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 7 - 11 | 20.6" - 22.2" |
| Medium | 12 - 16 | 21.9" - 23.3" |
| Large | 17+ | 22.7" - 24.5" |
| X-Large | 17+ | 24" - 26" |
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What size hockey helmet should I wear?
First thing you need to determine your size is your head measurement. Wrap a soft tape measure around your head, just above your eyebrows to get the circumference. Then check that number against the size range on the box of the helmet you're considering, to find out if you need a small, medium or large helmet.
DO HOCKEY HELMETS EXPIRE? Yes, certified-safe hockey helmets have an expiration date, as do hockey visors and cages.
To determine your hockey helmet size, measure the circumference of your head about ½”-1” above your eyebrows with a soft tape measure. This number in inches or centimeters roughly correlates to your helmet size. You can often use your hat size as a reference for your helmet size, too.
A helmet must fit snugly, with one finger width above the eyebrow and ample coverage of the temples and ears. A helmet that shifts on the head does not absorb impacts.
CCM Hockey Cages have been one of the most popular cages on the market due to their unique shape that provides top notch visibility and sleek looks. All CCM Cages except for the FM500 universally fit on other brands hockey helmets, because the FM500 can only fit on the FitLite FL500 and nothing else!
When mounting a visor, there should only be about 1.25 cm between your nose and visor. The closer to your face that the visor is, the less likely you are to be hit in the eye with a stick or puck.
Most modern hockey helmets have a sizing adjustment system—usually tabs on the side of the helmet, or a dial on the back of the helmet to change the fit. To size a hockey helmet, adjust the helmet to its largest setting, put it on, and gradually tighten it until the fit is snug and still comfortable.
CCM Hockey Cages have been one of the most popular cages on the market due to their unique shape that provides top notch visibility and sleek looks. All CCM Cages except for the FM500 universally fit on other brands hockey helmets, because the FM500 can only fit on the FitLite FL500 and nothing else!
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