Isles12 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 It seems to me like there are two main styles of mask strapping, around the back of the mask or under the edge. I'm wondering if one is better than the other for securing the mask and preventing the straps from popping off? Or if it's just personal preference. Interested in getting your opinions on what you use/prefer and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpawtendy48 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I don’t really know much about which is safer but I think the top one definitely keeps it on your head better, at least for me. It also it prevents my straps from coming loose a lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey School Dropout Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Agree with Southpaw. I would think the bottom pic would keep the backplate off your head, maybe for ease of removal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 8 hours ago, Isles12 said: It seems to me like there are two main styles of mask strapping, around the back of the mask or under the edge. I'm wondering if one is better than the other for securing the mask and preventing the straps from popping off? Or if it's just personal preference. Interested in getting your opinions on what you use/prefer and why? There's really only 1 "stock" and that's the top. If you have anything other than a Pro's Choice, no one would recommend this 2nd strapping style. Pro's Choice dictates to certain clients that they strap their masks like Hellebuyck does. I believe it's to change to the angle of how the mask sits on the face. @SaveByRichter35 @Chenner29 - Any insight why Dom does this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: There's really only 1 "stock" and that's the top. If you have anything other than a Pro's Choice, no one would recommend this 2nd strapping style. Pro's Choice dictates to certain clients that they strap their masks like Hellebuyck does. I believe it's to change to the angle of how the mask sits on the face. @SaveByRichter35 @Chenner29 - Any insight why Dom does this? This is the first time I’ve heard of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertnamehere Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I do mine differently yet. Straps through the lower hole of my Sportmask, reason being is that it's what I've found feels best on my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isles12 Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Thanks for the responses everyone. Looks like I'll be strapping under the edge then. I used to have the straps the way Hellebuyck does but was having my straps pop off a lot so I switched it. Although seeing both styles used in the NHL made me wonder if it made any difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 7 hours ago, Chenner29 said: This is the first time I’ve heard of this. There's a handful on NHL guys doing this with Pro's Choice. I don't know Dom, but I know someone who seems to know Pro's Choice well and he said Dom recommends this to certain people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Cale Morris of Norte Dame with Hellebuyck strapping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadlocked1 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I've been forcing my mask to do this for 10 years. I use some duct tape to hold the straps at the bottom edge so it can wrap around the back, otherwise it'd slip down. If i had a long neck, I could wear it the way it's meant to be used, but, I have a short, fat neck that causes issues with me turning my head, just like in the pics above. Short neck? The around the back method helps with short neck. It keeps the straps off my Maltese as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 On 1/2/2019 at 9:03 AM, TheGoalNet said: There's really only 1 "stock" and that's the top. If you have anything other than a Pro's Choice, no one would recommend this 2nd strapping style. Pro's Choice dictates to certain clients that they strap their masks like Hellebuyck does. I believe it's to change to the angle of how the mask sits on the face. @SaveByRichter35 @Chenner29 - Any insight why Dom does this? I've never specifically heard anything about Dom suggesting this but I do know that majority of people who do/have done this happen to wear a PC so maybe there is something to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoal Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Speaking of strapping styles, I've recently switched from a lifetime of Bauer masks to a Sportmask and the strapping style is definitely noticeable. There is a bit more "flop" on the top of my head than I was use to in a Bauer, due to the Sportmask harness lacking a top strap. Had a conversation with @cwarnar about it and it was agreed that it takes a handful of skates to get used to it and stop noticing the difference. Just thought it'd be useful for some folks to add Sportmask to this conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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