Va Tech Helmet

The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab supplements these standards with sports-specific impact testing and rates helmets on a 5 star scale. This scale informs consumers on the relative differences of helmet protection in the context of reducing risk of head injury.

Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over 15 years of research on head impacts in sports and identify which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech's service mission and is 100 independent of

How does Virginia Tech determine these scores? The ratings are based on the results of 24 impact tests per helmet model in the Virginia Tech lab. Through use of a drop tower designed to mimic real-world bicycle crashes concussion risk is measured for each impact. But how do you measure concussion risk?

This full-size replica of the Virginia Tech 2024 Speed Helmet by Riddell features the streamlined Speed helmet design, with extended jaw area protection, a polyvinyl-coated

The Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings system uses real-world data and comprehensive testing to determine which helmets offer the best protection.

Virginia Tech Football Helmet History Virginia Tech continues to wear a wide array of helmet designs since the time Frank Beamer became head coach. Since 1987, the Hokies have worn over 50 different variances. Here is a look at every helmet design and detail from those years.

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The Virginia Tech impact testing uses the STAR evaluation system to determine the helmet's ability to reduce linear acceleration and rotational velocity of the head resulting from a range of impacts a cyclist might experience. Virginia Tech recommends the use of any 4- or 5-STAR rated helmet.

Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings - Bike helmets have been tested to evaluate their ability to reduce brain injury risk.

New 1 Virginia Tech Rated Helmet POC Cularis 8 All-new helmet from POC achieves best-ever safety score from Virginia Tech.