Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
Shop All Recreational Skates.Performance-Level Skates
Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Bauer RE-AKT Hockey Helmet Cage offers great protection and visibility while being one of the lightest cages on the market. The RE-AKT Cage utilizes narrower wires along a titanium smoke color to maximize visibility. The smoke-colored cage doesn't reflect light as a chrome cage does, and the black puck is more visible through a smoked cage versus a black cage.
With its titanium construction, the RE-AKT face mask is 46% lighter than traditional face masks. The free-floating chin cup maximizes range of motion, while the Poron XRD insert combines comfort and impact absorption properties.
Note: XS cage fits better on children 10 years old and under.
- Model Number: 1038896
- Heritage: New
- Weight: 165 grams (based on a SR MD)
- Cage Shape: Fishbowl
- Cage Height: (distance from middle of chin cup to top of cage)
Size / Height
SM / 6"
MD / 6.25"
XL / 6.5"
Specifications
- Construction:
- High-strength titanium is 46% lighter than traditional carbon steel
- Reduces fatigue on the neck and feels like you're not even wearing a cage
- Titanium construction is also rust-resistant
- Vision:
- 20% reduced visual obstruction vs. competitors' premium models
- Wire bars are oval shaped to enhance vision
- Bauer titanium smoke cage color enhances vision
- A black puck is more visible through a smoke cage than a black cage
- Smoke colored cages don't reflect the light like chrome cages do
- Comfort:
- Free-floating chin cup for maximum range of motion
- Poron XRD insert combines comfort and impact absorption properties
- Certifications:
- CSA, HECC and CE
- Mounting hardware included
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Sizing Chart
Individual cage sizes may fit more than one helmet size. Generally, the player will choose the cage size that matches their helmet size. However, the option to go smaller or larger may benefit the player who has a shorter or longer face shape. May also fit certified hockey helmets from other brands.
BAUER HYPERLITE HELMET COMPATIBILITY CHART:
| XS | SM | MD | LG | |
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| HYPERLITE - SM/MD | X | X | ||
| HYPERLITE - MD/LG | X | X |
BAUER RE-AKT COMPATIBILITY CHART:
| XS | SM | MD | LG | |
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| RE-AKT - XS | X | |||
| RE-AKT - SM | X | X | ||
| RE-AKT - MD | X | X | X | |
| RE-AKT - LG | X | X | ||
| RE-AKT 100 - SM | X | X | ||
| RE-AKT 100 - MD |
X | X | X | |
| RE-AKT 100 - LG |
X | X | ||
| RE-AKT 150 - SM | X | |||
| RE-AKT 150 - MD | X | |||
| RE-AKT 150 - LG | X | |||
| RE-AKT 200 - SM |
X | X | X | |
| RE-AKT 200 - MD |
X | X | ||
| RE-AKT 200 - LG |
X | X |
BAUER IMS COMPATIBILITY CHART:
| XS | SM | MD | LG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMS 9.0 - SM | X | X | ||
| IMS 9.0 - MD | X | |||
| IMS 9.0 - LG | X | |||
| IMS 11.0 - XS | X | |||
| IMS 11.0 - SM |
X | |||
| IMS 11.0 - MD |
X | |||
| IMS 11.0 - LG |
X |
BAUER COMPATIBILITY CHART:
| XS | SM | MD | LG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4500 - XS | X | |||
| 4500 - SM | X | |||
| 4500 - MD | X | |||
| 4500 - LG | X | |||
| 4500 - XL |
X | |||
| 5100 - XS |
X | |||
| 5100 - SM |
X | |||
| 5100 - MD | X | |||
| 5100 - LG | X | |||
| 5100 - XL | X |
Previous Feedback
Comments: I primarily play outdoor roller hockey and have struggled with vision issues for awhile. Our league requires a full cage. I've tried the Avision Ahead elite model (it's discontinued), but I would get too hot and it was a pain having to clean it all the time. I went back and forth between that and the stock Bauer cage that came with my helmet. The cage had better airflow for me, but it was hard to see out of it. I read the reviews about the RE-AKT cage and decided to give it a try. It is so light, and the low profile of the bars is excellent. I've only used it a few times so far, but it feels almost like I don't have on a cage at it. It's definitely worth the money - highly recommended.
From: Matt, Los Angeles
Comments: I'm a 20+ year cage wearer and even after trying probably ten cages over the years, this one is the best by a large amount. The tapered bars provide unmatched visibility and the shade of the metal makes for minimal distraction. This is by far the best cage and worth, I think, over $100. Well, that is unless you consider the thousands of dollars you'll save on dental work. So really, you can't afford NOT to buy this cage.
From: Chris, Redding, CA
Comments: Bought this cage to replace Oakley visor/cage combo. Hated cages in the past due to vision obstruction. Very happy with this cage. Light weight. No vision problems and don't notice that it's on while playing.
From: John, CA
Comments: Just purchased this cage last night and put it on my Warrior Krown 360 helmet. I was planning to buy the Reebok 11K cage, but after I picked up this Re-AKT cage, I changed my mind IMMEDIATEY. I put back the Reebok 11K and paid for this Re-AKT cage. This cage is light as it should be, Titanium material. It weight is about holding 10~15 pieces of plain paper in your hand. VERY LIGHT.
The only thing I need to put as "WARRNING" is the width of this cage. For people who have wider circumference of head like me. I am wearing KROWN 360 size XL helmet and I HAVE TO loose it all the way to the widest space. When I put on the helmet on my head, this cage actually has hard time to fully close to the place of the stopper. The chin cup is about 2 inches far from my chin...... Anyway, rather than having a cage that fits my helmet but too heavy, I prefer to keep this super light cage. About the vision field through the cage, I will say there is no difference from the Reebok 11K. Both are designed to increase vision field, by using oval metal bar (Re-AKT) or flat metal bar (11K). I will try its field performance on this coming Sunday, the first game of Summer season. One additional note for the readers is that I recommend you DO prepare one cage in hand. You will need a cage when playing during Spring and Summer time, to alow the sweat that is running on your face and forhead be air dried. If you keep on using a shield, it just blocks the air flow path. I just experience that through the whole Spring season game, so I finally made a decision to change my Oakley face shield combo to this cage.
From: Jen-Yen, VA
Comments: If you're looking to take your game to the next level, this is the cage to put on your helmet. I stuck this on my Bauer 4500 and I am not in the least disappointed. I do believe when they say it is 46% lighter than other cage on the market. Also the vision you have, unreal. It's as close as you're going to get with no cage but it is a much safer alternative. 100% recommended.
From: Jake at IW Hockey
Comments: Super light cage! Feels like nothing is there. You can move your head left and right with out feeling a momentum weight. Highly recommended!
From: Tony, San Jose, CA
Comments: Great Cage and Super light. Vision is very good. My cage for the past 6 years has been the CCM/JOFA FM480 and this cage is better in terms of weight and vision. The biggest difference is in the weight since it doesn't weigh the helmet down. The cage does seems to be a little smaller than the FM480 cages for the same size so just be aware that you might have to do some adjusting to get it comfortable if you're coming from the 480.
From: Roy
Comments: This cage is "crazy light" and almost feels like nothing is in your hand when you hold it. Stick it on a helmet and you won't feel it weigh you down or pull on the helmet at all. The field of vision is good with no issues seeing straight ahead or even closer to your feel and the grey color blends in well so you hardly notice the bars as you play. The chin cup is good, nothing special, but comfortable fitting enough. The true selling point of this cage is the weight, no other cage comes close to it in that regard. Combine it with an Easton E700 and be amazed with a helmet/cage combo that doesn't even feel like you have anything on your head.
From: Steve
Comments: This helmet is the "endgame" of helmets. I always struggled to fit in any cage as they were all too narrow. This cage definitely lives up to all the reviews online. First off, it's the only cage which fits my rounder-shaped head comfortably. Secondly, it doesn't hurt that it's also one of, if not, the lightest cage on the market. It felt incredibly light when i first picked it up. I would definitely recommend this cage if your current cage is too narrow for you, even at this price point. If you need a wider fitting cage that doesn't hurt your temples during practices and games, definitely get this cage.
From: Ryan, 4/24/21