How to Adjust Hockey Goalie Helmets

Because they're positioned right where pucks come flying at the highest speeds, hockey goalies need a special helmet that protects their face and head. Available in a range of sizes and styles, goalies should properly measure their heads from the forehead to the back of the head before ordering a new helmet to ensure a proper fit, then adjust the straps from the top to the chin cup in a way that allows the helmet to fit snugly but not oppressively so.

Instructions

    • 1

      Place the helmet on your head, and snap the chin strap into place.

    • 2

      Loosen the chin strap liberally, at the side adjustment, before adjusting other straps.

    • 3

      Press the front of the helmet and its interior strap onto your forehead and gauge how much slack needs to be tightened from the back strap.

    • 4

      Remove the helmet from your head and tighten the upper adjustment strap's snaps until the headband fits snugly around your head.

    • 5

      Place the helmet back on your head and gauge how much slack needs to be removed from the side or lower adjustment snaps.

    • 6

      Remove the helmet from your head and adjust the lower straps until it fits snugly on each side as well as the crown of the head.

    • 7

      Place the helmet on your head one final time and make sure all straps fit snugly before tightening down the chin cup one final time so that it holds to your chin with your mouth open or shut.