OldSchoolGoalie Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 I've been using this neck guard: https://goalie.purehockey.com/product/warrior-ritual-x3-e-goalie-neck-guard-senior/itm/46509-41/ but after getting some flash backs of Clint Malarchuk and a few rushes to the net I find that this guard doesn't go up high enough, it really just has a small lip, and down below it just provides clavicle protection. I wasn't sure if something like this: https://goalie.purehockey.com/product/aegis-interceptor-pro-g-goalie-neck-guard-senior/itm/43129-41/ would be better, but not be too uncomfortable and restrict movement. I have a problem when things are too tight around my neck where I start to gag. I cannot even wear tight collar shirts, or even a tight turtle neck. Just want to make sure my neck is fully protected. I currently use the Warrior Ritual X3 E+, and a Dangler as well. Any advice? Or maybe I'm just going overboard? Sometimes I play with lower divisions so the net get crashed, and when down skates are moving a bit too close for comfort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncho Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) Hey so I wear an Aegis, and it's quite comfy for me and I feel like it could work for you as well because you can take the 3DO foam out of the neck portion and cut it down to size a bit if you need less height for comfort. Have a read here Edited October 27, 2022 by johncho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolGoalie Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) 36 minutes ago, johncho said: Hey so I wear an Aegis, and it's quite comfy for me and I feel like it could work for you as well because you can take the 3DO foam out of the neck portion and cut it down to size a bit if you need less height for comfort. Have a read here Thanks! I just checked locally as I like to try these things on and nobody has any Pro-G models, not even a stock issue they just don't carry them. Everyone only has the Aegis Senior Interceptor Hockey Goalie Neck Guard only, so I'm not sure how much different the Pro-G is going to be compared to the non Pro-G. My main concern is skate blades, but I still want that clavicle protection that I had with my warrior as my chest protector is more old school and I need that extra padding. I can order one in online, just need to be sure the fit is going to be good. Otherwise I can just get the non Pro-G model. Edited October 27, 2022 by OldSchoolGoalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolGoalie Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 I went and tried on a Pro-G and it wasn't comfortable, the non Pro-G was a bit better but the foam around the neck didn't allow me to tilt my head down without digging in, and I would be forced to cut the foam. I tried to get a Bauer as it has fabric around the neck as well, but stock is out until the end of November, and the last one I could find was the CCM 900 https://www.thehockeyshop.com/products/ccm-900-senior-goalie-neck-guard which has a soft fabric at the neck, and all I'm worried about there is skate blades. I use a dangler and my mask already provides enough protection on top of that. Hopefully this works and was the right choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Boiss Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 11 hours ago, johncho said: Hey so I wear an Aegis, and it's quite comfy for me and I feel like it could work for you as well because you can take the 3DO foam out of the neck portion and cut it down to size a bit if you need less height for comfort. Have a read here I also wear an Aegis; not the goalie version, but the player version. I don't care for the extra clavicle padding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I ended up going with Kova and have zero regrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolGoalie Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 I never thought to use a player one for the neck, but I do need the extra clavicle protection. Thanks for the replies. I think my CCM will do just fine as long as that fabric really does prevent a skate blade from cutting through!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolGoalie Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 So for the most part the CCM 900 works really well, I barely feel it. The main problem I had and maybe I just need to tighten it a bit more as the fabric in the center does flop down a bit making a sharper v. I understand that having foam would prevent this, but I just am too sensitive to any pressure there, and cannot tilt my head down. If I keep my regular stance I have full coverage of anything exposed, and during impact with my chin tucked in I'm fine, but these close calls normally happen when down and a rush to the net had been made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Kova! Super lightweight, built with hand craftsmanship, its comfortable and super protective! https://kovagoalie.fi/shop/uncategorized/neck-guard-stock/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalieInTheDesertYT Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 If you are looking for something to prevent neck cuts have you thought about taking cut proof material and making a cut proof layer for you neck? something like a cut proof sock for you neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolGoalie Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 32 minutes ago, GoalieInTheDesertYT said: If you are looking for something to prevent neck cuts have you thought about taking cut proof material and making a cut proof layer for you neck? something like a cut proof sock for you neck. I could probably just use the player ones that wrap around the neck. I already use a dangler and CCM goalie neck guard which is BNQ Certified, it is just the fabric doesn't really stay up, it flops down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Mike B said: Kova! Super lightweight, built with hand craftsmanship, its comfortable and super protective! https://kovagoalie.fi/shop/uncategorized/neck-guard-stock/ Got one, love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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