Bauer Concept 3 Full Face Shield
Bauer Concept 3 Full Face Shield Review
After making the switch to the Bauer Concept 3 6 months ago I found that this Fishbowl has some major upsides, but also, major downsides. So, here are some things to keep in mind when considering making the change from cage to fishbowl based on my usage over the last 6 months. At the end of this review, I will reveal if I will be sticking with the fishbowl or going back to a cage.
Starting with the pros, you should keep in mind that these are from my experience, so, you may have a slightly different results based on how often you play and the skill level you play at.
Pros:
The facemask is very sturdy. I took multiple shots to the shield and no scratches, dents, or cracks were visible on the face shield. So, you should not be worried at all about losing any protection when switching from a cage to the bauer concept 3 fishbowl.
The Bauer Concept 3 is easy to clean. When cleaning, I had no issues with scratching the fishbowl, meaning, that I could use anything from a towel to a microfiber cloth without the risk of scratching.
The face shield provides slightly clearer vision compared to a cage. Where, this is dependent on a few external factors, which we will discuss in a second.
For the negative portion of this review, there are really only 2 downsides to switching to the fishbowl from a cage, where the first is a minor inconvenience and the second is a major one.
Cons:
The minor inconvenience is that the fishbowl is hot and loud. Relative to a cage, there is less ventilation and sound also appears to bounce around in the fishbowl. Again, for some, this is not that big of a deal, but it may be for some.
The Major inconvenience is that the Anti-fog technology does not work for everyone. This can be quite frustrating and you will need to try out different solutions. I have tried the anti-fog sprays, using windex, liquid soap, and even the lysol method, where these worked sometimes, but were not 100% effective. However, living in the southern united states where it is hot and humid for about 8 months out of the year, nothing I do prevents the mask from fogging up for those 8 months. It should be noted though that during the 4 winter months, the Bauer Concept 3 works great and I have little to no issue with fog.
My Results
My decision, after 6 months of using the Bauer Concept FishBowl was to go back to using a cage. I do believe that if I moved back up north, I would want to switch back to the fishbowl. The only reason I went back is that the fogging issue wiped out any benefits the fishbowl provided.
Overall, I would give the Bauer Concept 3 an C- grade for those living in hot and humid climates and an A for those living in cooler climates. The only reason it falls down to an A from an A+ is that some people have issues with how loud it can be and how it can be slightly hotter than a traditional cage. The C- grade is given because the fog on the mask can potentially hurt your vision on the ice, which is a huge issue.
Giveaway
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