ARCHIVOS MR PLAYBOOK (2008)

There is a new proposal in the NFL to better protect football players, there is always concern with the injuries around the league, and they are always trying to get new Technology to assure te safety of their players and the protection of their investments.

The new football helmet has been designed to better protect athletes from concussions. The helmet is lined with a thermoplastic material that can adapt to the force of impact. On a routine hit to the head, the discs cushion the head, while following a harder, more forceful blow, the material remains stiff and prevents the sudden jarring of the head that causes concussions.

While it is not as good looking as a cool Revolution Helmet it is much safer for the players. A big problem in the league are the CONCUSSIONS...

To address this need, Xenith has embedded 18 shock absorbers into a flexible cap that lines the inside of a helmet. The shock absorbers are made out of a plastic that is elastic and flexible, thus it can accept a wide range of forces and return to its original shape instantaneously. The shock absorbers are hollow discs featuring a tiny hole to allow air to flow in and out. Upon impact, the walls of the discs collapse to absorb and dissipate the energy.

Below: an inside lining of the new Xenith Helmet.