Riddell Revolution IQ HITS By Remington Ross ITMG

Riddell Revolution IQ HITS By Remington Ross ITMG 100 05 Dr. Carl Rebman November 13, 2012

Concussions Have become big issue for current and former football players Many concussions are not reported nor detected NFL has changed rules in attempt to protect players http: //aol. sportingnews. com/nfl/story/2012 -08 -16/nflconcussion-players-lawsuits-suicide-head-trauma-braindamage

HITS Technology HITS = Head Impact Telemetry System Records every frequency and magnitude of impacts to the head MX Encoders Same sensors used in automotive airbags http: //www. technologyreview. com/news/408643/ahelmet-that-detects-hard-hits/ Riddell Revolution IQ HITS First ever football helmet with built-in sensors

Other Features New shell design to increase side/jaw protection Tru. Curve pads form to players head Multiple inflation holes for custom fit Quick-release facemask system

Revolution IQ HITS vs. Others Helmet Built-in Sensors? Padding/Cus Inflation hioning Points Shell Shape (Protection) Riddell Revolution IQ HITS Yes Excellent 4 Excellent Schutt Air XP No Excellent 2 Very Good Riddell VSR 4 No Fair 2 Good Adams A 4 No Fair 1 Good

Bottom Line Riddell Revolution IQ HITS is most advanced football helmet in history with breakthrough technology Offers undeniable benefits considering impacts to the head It is the best helmet on the market considering the unknown of concussions and when impacts are severe or not

References http: //aol. sportingnews. com/nfl/story/2012 -08 -16/nflconcussion-players-lawsuits-suicide-head-trauma-braindamage http: //www. riddell. com/innovation/hits-technology/ http: //www. technologyreview. com/news/408643/ahelmet-that-detects-hard-hits/ http: //www. riddell. com/shop-riddell/helmet/riddellrevolution-iq-hits-helmet/