Ice hockey helmets, have you really chosen the right ones
When playing ice hockey, ice hockey helmets are essential piece of equipment. In ice hockey, being hit in the head may pose a fatal risk. For ice hockey players, especially teenagers who play ice hockey, it is very necessary to choose a suitable ice hockey helmet.
The helmet should fit your head
The first and foremost consideration when buying an ice hockey helmet is fit. This applies not only to ice hockey helmets, but to any helmet. If the helmet doesn’t fit snugly on your head, it won’t protect you well from a blow to the head.
To ensure that your hockey helmet is the correct size, we recommend that you try it on in a physical store. When trying on the helmet, put the helmet on your head with the helmet extended to the maximum, and then slowly tighten the helmet so that your head fits snugly. A snug fit means that it won’t move around your head when you shake your head from side to side, and you won’t feel discomfort or pain.
The helmet should fit just above or slightly above your eyebrows and should feel snug against your crown, temples, neck and forehead. If you feel a noticeable discomfort when wearing the helmet, it may be too small. Similarly, if you can’t get it to fit snugly, it may be too big.
Helmets should pay more attention to their protective function
Not all helmets come with face shields or goggles, which depends on the specific needs of the game. If you follow the NHL, you may find that some players wear helmets that don’t look so good or even provide too much protection. This may depend on the game positioning of some players and their personal preferences and personal style. We do not recommend that you follow suit.
As far as parents are concerned, when choosing a helmet for their children, they should pay more attention to its safety and protection. Small accessories like mouthguards should not be ignore. Mouthguards can not only protect teeth from damage, but also greatly reduce the impact of external forces on the brain. A small mouthguard may greatly reduce the risk of concussion.
Helmet lifespan
The shelf life of an ice hockey helmet may be between 5 and 10 years, of course, it depends on the material and brand. Basically, every helmet will be label with a certification from different associations, and most certifications are for about 5 years. The helmet should not be use after this lifespan, after all, the foam and plastic will age, and if you continue to use it, there will be a risk of injury.
After choosing and purchasing the right helmet, you should make it a habit to check it regularly to make sure it does not have any cracks or missing parts. If so, you should repair or replace it as soon as possible.
To learn more about the equipment
Many parents do not carefully understand the details of the equipment when purchasing it, which will affect the protection effect of the children when using it. For example, some parents do not pay attention to the protective sponges for the temples and chins inside the helmet, which results in the sponges not being in the right position after the children put them on, which poses a hidden danger to the children’s safety. Therefore, when choosing equipment, in addition to asking about the price, parents should also ask the shopping guide to carefully understand every detail design of the equipment, so as to maximize the protection effect of the equipment on the children.
Protecting your head and brain is extremely important, and before you get on the ice, make sure your hockey helmet is secure and fits properly.
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