Disclaimer
Safety disclaimer
WhatGearFits is a recommendation and research-starting site for parents. The sizing guides, calculators, checklists, and articles are designed to help narrow the first likely range, not to replace official brand sizing, in-person fit checks, league requirements, or professional judgment. The site does not provide professional fitting advice, safety certification, medical advice, or a guarantee that any product will fit or protect a child.
Always verify before buying or playing
Always check the official brand size chart, product instructions, league rules, and any applicable safety requirements before buying or using sports gear. For helmets, protective equipment, skates, pads, and position-specific gear, seek help from a coach, league official, qualified fitter, retailer, or the product manufacturer when needed.
No guarantee or liability
Sizing can vary by brand, model, child, sport, and league. Recommendations on WhatGearFits should not be treated as the sole basis for a purchase, fit decision, or equipment-safety decision. WhatGearFits does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, safety, suitability, or availability of any information, product, or external resource. Use the site at your own discretion. To the fullest extent permitted by law, WhatGearFits is not responsible for injuries, losses, returns, purchases, fit issues, or other outcomes related to reliance on this information.
Used gear caution
Used gear can save money, but used helmets and protective equipment require extra caution. Avoid used helmets unless you can verify age, condition, certification status where applicable, and safety history.