Easton Stealth S17 Helmet

The Stealth S17 is the premiere line of helmet and similar to the Easton S17 Stick , it features a host of industry leading innovations and technological advancements.

I’ve had the opportunity to test it out a few times now and the S17 Helmet is extremely light and provides tremendous ventilation compared to older helmets using EPP foam padding.

In addition, the helmet is fully adjustable without tools or hardware which is a fantastic feature for any of you that remember trying to tighten or loosen your helmet on the bench or between periods during a game!

That said, the helmet does fit differently than other helmets on the market.  It sits on the the head with fewer points of the helmet actually making contact with the head, while the adjustable In-Form Fit system (see details below) allows for complete control of the sizing that locks the helmet in place around the back of the head.

FEATURES

The S17 features include the MonoLock^™ Sizing System, which is a tool-less sizing feature that keeps the bulk off the sides of the helmet and utilizes a “player-friendly” lever on the back.

The InForm^™ Fit System, created by Easton’s sister company GIRO, is by far the easiest to operate micro-adjustment fit-band in hockey. It surrounds the head comfortably and securely, and is unlike the fit of any other helmet on the market.

Here is what, Easton Vice President, Ned Goldsmith had to say about the new S17 helmet:

“The helmet category is one of the only areas Easton didn’t participate in and the helmets truly round out our entire product line. We didn’t want to come to market with just any helmet. We wanted a superior design, style, comfort, durability and of course protection. We wouldn’t settle for anything less,” Goldsmith said.

“The new Helmets are going to make an immediate impact. Our long list of NHLers and our dedicated R&D team contributed to the extensive research that was done in the creation of these helmets. The result is stellar and players will notice right away. The new technologies and design will make for the best comfort, fit, protection, and style on the market.”

AVAILABILITY

The Easton Stealth S17 Helmet is available for sale at your local hockey shop. However, Easton has a new S19 stick coming out and the new helmet (maybe S19 helmet) is being tested at the Easton Pro Camp in September 2009.

If you are in the market for a new helmet and can’t wait until the new Easton helmet arrives, you may want to check out the S17 Helmet or the Mission Intake Fusion Helmet , the Cascade CHX or new Cascade M11 which claims to have the best concussion protection on the market.

It’s always a good idea to check Total Hockey.net for the best prices on helmets and equipment orders.