48yroldbegining Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Just looking to get on ice soon need mi range mask that’s protective any ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki1416 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 https://www.hockeyworld.com/Vaughn-2300-Straight-Bar-Goal-Mask-Sr That's what I use currently. Been hit in the head/face too many times to count and not one of them rung my bell. No loud bang or ringing from/after the hit. Love this helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff da goalie Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 If you're not in a rush, Protechsport. Can't beat the price or the protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayluv54 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 If you have to buy off the shelf, OTNY probably offers the best deal right now and I've never met anyone unhappy with one of those masks. I've never owned one personally but I've just heard so many good things about Dennis the owner and the quality of the masks. For example, a local goalie here in Raleigh recently had his OTNY mask stolen out of his truck, Dennis sent him a loaner to use until he could scrape together the cash to get another one. You just don't get that kind of customer service anymore. However, I will definitely second Jeff's recommendation and say Protechsport is dollar for dollar the best mask you can get..period. But it will take around 4-5 months. My number should be getting called pretty soon. I ordered in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Znowleopard Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I have an otny CC its pretty good, i would recommend getting the maltese option for it though, or getting after market foam, my reviwe of the mask will be out next month if people are interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Sportmask x8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estogoalie Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I'll second the Sportmask X8, and throw in a Wall W6 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I had a Bauer nme7 when I started playing which provided me great protection. If you can find one, might be looking at $200-300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyers27 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Sportmask X8 has done really well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 this is a pro mask, but the Bauer NME 10 is on goaliemonkey for 500 $. Sounds about mid price point bc the 960XPM is like 1000, along with all the other pro masks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48yroldbegining Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I second the Bauer NME7. I have the same mask right now, but under the Itech brand (Envy 7) before Bauer bought them out. It's a great mid-range mask that has lasted me years. Some chipping after years of use, but that is expected. My next upgrade though will be a the newer Bauer 960 XMP, whenever that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 On 7/19/2018 at 11:00 PM, 48yroldbegining said: Just looking to get on ice soon need mi range mask that’s protective any ideas I would take a solid look at OTNY. Their senior kevlar mask is $429.99 and comes with a lifetime warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike24 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I may be selling a sport mask x8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 7/20/2018 at 7:53 AM, mr_shifty1982 said: I had a Bauer nme7 when I started playing which provided me great protection. If you can find one, might be looking at $200-300. No need, it was replaced by the NME8 which is readily available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt3533 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Im jumping on the Sportmask X8 answer as well. Took some pretty heavy clappers to the head from all different angles and it didn't even leave my ears ringing or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 7/21/2018 at 11:02 PM, creasecollector said: I second the Bauer NME7. I have the same mask right now, but under the Itech brand (Envy 7) before Bauer bought them out. It's a great mid-range mask that has lasted me years. Some chipping after years of use, but that is expected. My next upgrade though will be a the newer Bauer 960 XMP, whenever that is. After 7 years that's what I did, got the 960XPM after the NME7...no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Yeah I was looking at the 950XPM as it's the first mask I've seen with foam anywhere near as comfortable as the NME stock foams. It's so much more expensive though so unlikely. Will probably just stick with the NME8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 On 7/24/2018 at 1:44 PM, mr_shifty1982 said: After 7 years that's what I did, got the 960XPM after the NME7...no issues. Glad to hear that man! How are you liking your 960XPM so far? Experience any noticible differences from going from a mid-range mask to top of the line? Besides the hit on the wallet, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 10 hours ago, creasecollector said: Glad to hear that man! How are you liking your 960XPM so far? Experience any noticible differences from going from a mid-range mask to top of the line? Besides the hit on the wallet, of course Comfort for sure, the NME7 padding was getting hard as F$.....getting hit on the mask is a breeze, you don't even feel it. It may be a little heavier than the NME7 but more protective for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP29 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Can't say enough great things about Sportmask. They are excellent, and have a wide range of models/cages to accommodate anybody. Comfy, well-built, easy to deal with. My understanding has always been that their various price points do not reflect quality or protection, but rather weight. Meaning, their entry level buckets will be of the same quality and protection level as their pro and custom models, but will be slightly heavier. Having used Sportmask for years, none of them are actually heavy, but that's essentially what you're saving (weight) when you go high-end with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48yroldbegining Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 Bauer nme5 senior crap or good enough to get me on ice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike24 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I’d at least go to the 7 or 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 19 hours ago, 48yroldbegining said: Bauer nme5 senior crap or good enough to get me on ice? Crap. The NME3, NME4 and NME5 are all plastic. NME8 is the lowest fiberglass mask they make, and is what I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike24 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 My NME 7 did crack over the left eyebrow. Shame too I really liked that mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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