05-04-2017, 02:45 AM
(05-03-2017, 10:33 PM)motoarch Wrote: There is a reason but it's one I don't agree with. With the focus on concussions this was a way of looking like they are addressing the issue. They claim a proper fitting is done at the start of the season and so there is no risk no other helmet can be used during the season. This way someone doesn't use an improperly fitting helmet.
Years on a motorcycle at the track have taught me proper fit is key to limiting concussion risk. The problem I have with the one helmet limit is the multiple impacts the helmet is expected to absorb. Hairline fractures in the shell and compressed pads will not absorb or dispurse energy like a fresh one will and will only increase risk over time. If they are truly interested in player safety they would fit each player with a few helmets at the start of the season and rotate them so the shells can be properly inspected and pads replaced.
Gotcha. But as you said it's a poor reason. They're either full of crap when they say they care about player safety or they're just not thinking about the issue. While they're ultra-safe-fitting the helmet at the beginning of the season why not fit another alternate helmet or two? Oh well, I guess I shouldnt care so much... concussions can't be prevented anyway but I guess they gotta pretend like they can. Gotta keep up that illusion of safety to keep the lawyers at bay and the career Mommy's from having hissy fits every time their kid gets a bruise playing football
