Basically your view is better because the bars farther apart from top to bottom and there is
nothing in your peripheral vision.
Trying to explain it to you without you having tried on a HSM is next to impossible. It's like trying to explain why one mattress feels better than another. Or like trying to explain oversteer/understeer in a car to someone who hasn't driven. It is a feel thing. The view just feels more open and unrestricted. And I never felt my view was restricted in a mask...Until I put on a HSM. Now I had something to compare it to and the difference becameapparent.
I guess the point is that you are either willing to give the HSM a shot or you are not. I wasn't sure I wanted to one. I liked the traditional look of a mask and I wasn't crazy about not having a hat on at times. But there really is nothing to lose (except possibly eval points if you have a association that would do that sort of thing) by trying it. It is the only way you'll know if it is for you.
Some guys won't try it. They are apprehensive about change and are content with what they are using. And that's fine. Some will take the chance and realize that the HSM is superior to a mask (in their opinion) and will never go back. I am admittedly one of those. A few might decide that the HSM is not for them, in which case put it up on ebay and you'll likely make most or all of you money back.
All I can tell anyone is that the view feels and is better. Objects will come into your peripheral view slightly faster. I've given guys my HSM to try and they are amazed at the difference. But the HSM is a new technology and look and it isn't right for everyone. Only you can decide but you have to try one if you really want to know...
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Originally posted by briancurtin
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Originally posted by Kaliix
1. You can see better out of the HSM (Hockey Style Mask) because the bars are slightly wider apart in the middle than a mask (yes, I measured it, with calipers) and edges of the mask at the left and right are wider. This gives you the "feeling" that you can see everything. When you view the field out of the HSM, your peripheral vision is not restricted.
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this is always a point people bring up, but the current mask i use (aul3000 or whatever) is perfectly fine. i dont need to see 160 degrees to my left or right.
i understand you get a better peripheral vision with a hockey mask, but can anyone provide a good example of why you need the extra peripheral vision? i cant think of anything
[Edited by briancurtin on Sep 20th, 2005 at 02:10 PM]
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