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#1 xstartxtodayx

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  • LocationLong Island, NY

Posted 23 February 2023 - 08:17 PM

Just picked up a new pro stock Tacks X helmet and first time trying it on it feels super tight. I’m normally a small in CCM (V08 and Tacks 910) and am usually in the middle of the adjustment range but this Tacks X feels an entire size smaller even extended all the way out, kind of bummed. Anyone else have experience with them?

- Jon


#2 Golden Gate Sharpening

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  • LocationNorthern California

Posted 23 February 2023 - 08:23 PM

I've found that a medium Super Tacks X fits similar to a small V08. I usually wear medium helmets and wear a medium Super Tacks X opened up almost all the way. I tried the large and while it fit, it was too sloppy. Medium Super Tacks X helmets fit perfectly after a bit of a break in period. 


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#3 Mdwsta4

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Posted 23 February 2023 - 08:27 PM

You didn’t say in your post but I’m assuming you got a size small? I wore medium 4500, small v08, but medium tacks X both in retail and pro stock. Could probably fit in a small if I extended it all the way but the medium offered enough flexibility for my needs.

I do find that I need to lock the sizing in on the snug side since the 3D printed lattice structure flexes and tightening it like I would a traditional helmet results in it being too loose when playing. But the material flexes so much it fits like a glove

#4 xstartxtodayx

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  • LocationLong Island, NY

Posted 23 February 2023 - 08:31 PM

Yes the Tacks X is a small. I’m usually a small in CCM and a medium in any Bauer I’ve worn, currently wearing a couple 910’s in small. This Tacks X I have to force on and it’s almost painful, I’m just surprised since it’s the same shell as the 910 which I have plenty of room in. Looks like I might be sending this one back, I knew the deal was too good lol

- Jon


#5 KidCoyote

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  • LocationBrantford, ON

Posted 24 February 2023 - 06:57 AM

Sounds like I’m around the same size as you. I’ve previously worn both the V08 and 910 in a small but i now have the Tacks in both small and medium. The small is pretty much all the way open and the medium all the way closed. I do think a lot of the pressure you’re feeling is relieved once wearing for a few minutes as the “nest” has some give, but I was also shocked at the sizing because like you, I was right in the middle with the 910 and V08.

#6 xstartxtodayx

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  • LocationLong Island, NY

Posted 25 February 2023 - 04:25 PM

Sounds like I’m around the same size as you. I’ve previously worn both the V08 and 910 in a small but i now have the Tacks in both small and medium. The small is pretty much all the way open and the medium all the way closed. I do think a lot of the pressure you’re feeling is relieved once wearing for a few minutes as the “nest” has some give, but I was also shocked at the sizing because like you, I was right in the middle with the 910 and V08.

 

Tried it  on a few more times and wore it for a few mins here and there and do see/feel there's some give.  I think the nest is just so different than anything else, not used to the feeling of it yet.  I removed the ear guards and that gave it a touch more wiggle room, will give it a try on the ice tonight and bring a backup just in case.


- Jon