Image: Opinions on these new style helmets?

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What's new about them?

 

[Doomsday101]

If the helmet does what it is designed to do which is to protect and lessen the chance of concussion then I;m fine with it.

 

[xwalker]

Zeke's new helmet is made of steel and Jerry has installed super electro-magnets in the end zones.

 

[atlantacowboy]

As long as the iconic star is still on the side, I'm in favor of whatever helmut provides the best protection.

 

[jazzcat22]

Should be mandatory for helmets to have a space for the helmet decal - same way as cars must have a number plate space.

As often as players change teams. Maybe the need to make all helmets the same color, and just have removable logos to switch out as they switch teams. As they do license plates.
That way they can keep their same helmet they are accustomed to.

 

[Denim Chicken]

I dont care. Just win.

 

[Mannix]

Man, that helmet makes their head look huge.

Like the Cardinals helmets do now...haha...until they put a single red stripe down the middle, they will always look 33% bigger than the standard size helmet.

 

[conner01]

Looks like an anime cartoon helmet. I'm not a fan and hope on game day they go back to the traditional look.

I like them
But since I haven’t seen them in other camps I assume they aren’t approved
Maybe just trying them out

 

[conner01]

Don’t like them I’m old school. I know they moved away from the old style helmet design to make them safer but these are a little extreme. They look too much like motorcycle helmets.

I like the look but it’s really about safety
Do these help prevent injury? That’s really the question
The number of concussions has went down some in recent years though they’ve made lots of changes so not sure how much is helmet related

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Looks cool to me.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Don’t like it, it is a distraction to the logo. They can do better and still get the protection.
There is nothing in that style that shows it protects the head better.

How would you be able to tell whether it provides more or less protection based on the look?

 

[jazzcat22]

How would you be able to tell whether it provides more or less protection based on the look?

Too high in the back, neck is exposed too much, and too much around the chin area, what does the really do. Seems to be a hindrance. Looks no different in head protection than the current styles as well.
Yes, we can't tell for sure, but who and when and where will they be tested, besides in a lab using watermelons for heads.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Too high in the back, neck is exposed too much, and too much around the chin area, what does the really do. Seems to be a hindrance. Looks no different in head protection than the current styles as well.
Yes, we can't tell for sure, but who and when and where will they be tested, besides in a lab using watermelons for heads.

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[jazzcat22]

Hey guys, we got us a bonafide helmet expert here!

That is correct.

Can you dispute what I stated?

 

[Pantone282C]

It's possible they put that ridge on the side to deflect the energy up or down, rather than directly toward the head. I'm looking forward to seeing the explanation.

They bought them from the unused costume props of Star Wars?

 

[cowboyed]

With those helmets were are getting nearer to looking like the Galactic Empire Stormtroopers.

 

[Runwildboys]

How would you be able to tell whether it provides more or less protection based on the look?

As I stated earlier, I'm guessing the ridge could be there to deflect momentum vertically, rather than full force directly into the head. Other than that, I to noticed it seems a little high in the back of the neck, but that may be an optical illusion.

 

[DCwarrior]

Witten says helmets are for sissies and hold my beer!

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

As I stated earlier, I'm guessing the ridge could be there to deflect momentum vertically, rather than full force directly into the head. Other than that, I to noticed it seems a little high in the back of the neck, but that may be an optical illusion.

Not to mention the cushion/padding material under the shell is probably much different too.

 

[dsturgeon]

off topic, but here is a cool video