Hefter helmet "coming soon" to thepenaltybox.com

[blues_91 0]

I've read on here about the hefter helmet and just a heads up you can view it on thepenaltybox.com. Sorry if this has been posted but I don't recall seeing it being posted.

[sdcopp 1]

It looks like the love-child of Itech and Bauer

[hocckey77 0]

It looks like the love-child of Itech and Bauer

Yeah, it does. Pretty expensive too.

I've never heard of them either.

[Fury of One 6]

Here's their website for anyone that's interested. That is one serious looking chin strap I gotta say.

http://www.hefterimpact.com/index.html

[dix0r 0]

i like the looks...

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

It was talked about a bit here: http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?sh...pic=7931&st=105

The helmet DOES look pretty cool. I actually talked to Hefter via e-mail as well. He had said they're waiting for certification. Pegged around August for a release date, but apparently the Penalty Box has an early lead on them?

The Penalty box IS notoriously expensive, however, that price is about what Hefter approximated.

[SnakeEyes29 0]

140$! man, looks just like an itech with bauer sizing adjustments

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

It's got some special foam/protection technology.

Personally, I think it looks pretty good.

[blues_91 0]

I'd probably try one out if I needed a helmet, I like the look, and it sounds pretty decent.

[jimmy 194]

I'd wait to buy one till they are out there and reviewed. Heck we were not even alowed to touch it when it was displayed at the trade shows, nevermind put one on.

Looks nice though.

[hockechamp14 0]

Ha! I'll stick with buying my HC 95 like I origonally planned. There's no way I'm paying three times as much for any special helmet that no one knows anything about.

[prenny207 1]

stores may advertise that it is coming soon to get the buzz out there, and draw attention... but without HECC/CSA approval, nobody will have it on their shelf.

[colonials22 0]

looks like some knock off that you could find at dick's sporting goods

[Chadd 916]

I'd wait to buy one till they are out there and reviewed. Heck we were not even alowed to touch it when it was displayed at the trade shows, nevermind put one on.

Looks nice though.

That really bothered me. As did the 25 piece minimum order.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

See if you can work out a ModSquad deal. Bet you can find a few posters that'd pony up (I need a new brain bucket for instance, so might be down).

[HerobyDay 0]

That really bothered me. As did the 25 piece minimum order.

The rep i deal with made no mention of a 25 piece min order. We were pretty much able to order ones and twos.

[Chadd 916]

That's what Jimmy said and they wanted me to sign up as a dealer before the trade shows, having never seen the product. I wanted to give them a chance but they've been pretty difficult to deal with. Maybe they finally figured out their product isn't as desireable as they thought.

A helmet that still isn't certified yet and costs more than the Bauer 8000 is a very tough sell.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

I am guessing that they didn't want anyone handling the display because it was likely a proto-type. When I talked to Hefter via e-mail, he made it sound like they were just starting pre-production phases.

Plus, as a start up, it's gotta be tough to hit the ground running (distribution chains, getting your name out there, etc). Several great products never make it into the world because of things like that.

Me? I think it's pretty pricey at $139 (you can get an Itech100 or the newer style Jofa for under $60, and those offer great protection). However, I do like the looks (which is not at the top of my list when considering gear, but it IS on the list) and I have to ask how often one buys a helmet, so maybe I'll plunk down on the big cha-ching helmet. If nothing else, it'll likely be a conversation piece.

That all said, I think I see this becoming the Carbster of the new millenium. Great product that doesn't look like it will ever catch on (although, it looks better than the Carbster - IMMO, and I think the Carbster suffers from the" one size fits all" mentality).

In 3-5 years, it's quite possible that you'll be able to buy them at closeout prices if Hefter doesn't watch it.

[ladystorm3 0]

i thikn it looks like the 8000, but uglier, it wont beat the comfort level of bauer 8000

[Chadd 916]

i thikn it looks like the 8000, but uglier, it wont beat the comfort level of bauer 8000

There is no way you can decide if this is going to be more comfortable by looking at a picture. Obviously from your 20+ posts on the 8000 helmet alone, you like it. We get the point.

[jimmy 194]

That's what Jimmy said and they wanted me to sign up as a dealer before the trade shows, having never seen the product. I wanted to give them a chance but they've been pretty difficult to deal with. Maybe they finally figured out their product isn't as desireable as they thought.

A helmet that still isn't certified yet and costs more than the Bauer 8000 is a very tough sell.

Yea, I even offered to buy 10 but they were firm on the 25. I told them to pack sand, way too risky for something that may bomb and become dust collectors. IMO, not a great way to get your unknown product on the market. They haven't contacted me to offer a lower booking quantity yet. Even still, I may pass. It doesn't sound like they have their SH1T together.

[ladystorm3 0]

i just thaught people wanted to know, sorry if it offended u or sumthin

[whbd18 0]

id rather buy the rbk 8k helmet it looks alot better

[hockechamp14 0]

i just thaught people wanted to know, sorry if it offended u or sumthin

take a chill pill bro, you have more posts in 2 days than I have in over thirty days. This board is low key, you should be too :D.

You don't need to mention the 8000 in every helmet post you make either, which it feels like you are doing.

[Chiles05 0]

I did the e-mail routine to Hefter as well. The thing that will probably make or break this product is the new liner material they are using - "zorbium". They are saying this is a much better product for absorbing both high and low impact hits. If this is true and the helmet is found to be a safer helmet that the current crop of CCMs, Bauers, etc. then they will have something. If that is not the case I do not see how they will break into a market that is dominated by a select few. For me personally, I really want to see what the test results are. My son suffered a severe concussion playing soccer in 2003 and the doctor has been adamant that he play only sports with good protective headgear. If Hefter can back up the marketing I'll be in line.