How Do You Properly Fit A Hockey Helmet?
Hockey may be fast-paced, but it is also full-contact–and that comes with certain risks. In any game of hockey, the helmet is the player’s last line of defense against serious injury so a good fit is essential. Determine your hat size. Wrap a soft measuring tape (like the ones used for dressmaking or tailoring) around the widest part of your head about an inch or so above the eyebrows. Pull the tape snug and round the measurement to the nearest eighth of an inch. Match your head’s circumference to the corresponding helmet size for each manufacturer; their sizes may vary. Try on a helmet. Adjust the chin strap so that it gently holds your chin while your mouth is still closed and grips the rest of your head snugly. Snugly means that the helmet should not move or shift about on your head. Ensure that the helmet rests about one finger’s width above your eyebrow and touches the top of your head. Check your peripheral vision: you should be able to see clearly, both in front of you and on e
