Step Up From Old Combo Deluxe 920

As an owner of now both the old Bauer Combo Deluxe 920 and this Hybrid Shield, I can easily say that this product is definitely a step up from the 920. It is noticeably lighter and provides better airflow, which eliminates the issue of the shield fogging up during play. I was disappointed to find that both the medium and large sizes are too wide to fit in the J clips of my medium Bauer IMS 9.0 helmet, so I ended up keeping the large as it fit my face a little better. I also found a slight flaw in the design of the helmet attachments, which a few other owners of this hybrid have mentioned to me as well. The attachments that hold the shield to the front of the helmet do not allow the shield to open up all the way when fully tightened. You can lift the shield enough to get the helmet off, but any more than that and it seems as if the attachments would crack because they are too small. Overall, you don't have much of a choice other than to purchase this hybrid if you want a half-shield half-cage combo, but it is worth every penny if you like the visibility of a shield and want full protection of your face.