What is so good about a SpeedFlex helmet?
The SpeedFlex helmet features a bold new look with a cool, aggressive streamlined shell design. The stainless steel facemask offers better field vision for the player while the padding materials inside the helmet help to absorb impact energy while retaining position and purpose over extended durations of play.
What is inside of a football helmets?
Today’s plastic football helmets are made from molded polycarbonate shells with foam padding (either polyurethane, polystyrene, polypropylene, or ethylene vinyl acetate) inside.
Is Riddell SpeedFlex worth it?
The Riddell Speedflex is a really great helmet, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality football helmet. It can be used by any position on the field, and it is lightweight, safe, and comfortable.
How does a SpeedFlex helmet work?
When a player is hit, a five-point sensor (called a player unit) located in the helmet liner measures the impact. If the impact (or series of impacts) falls outside of an acceptable range, the sensor issues a wireless alert, which is received on a monitor by a coach or staff member on the sideline.
When did the Riddell Speedflex come out?
August 26, 2014
Rosemont, Ill. – August 26, 2014 – The future of football helmets has arrived. Riddell today officially introduced the SpeedFlex, a new helmet that reduces impact force transfer to the athlete by selectively adding flexibility to key helmet components.
How much does a F7 weigh?
#1 Weight: With a titanium faceguard, the F7 weighs just 4.4 pounds.
How heavy is a Riddell SpeedFlex?
The Adult Speed Flex weighs 4.55 lbs. The youth speed Flex weighs in at 4.2 lbs. Both helmets are on the heavy side when comparing all helmets weights. For that reason we don’t recommend the helmet for any player that’s under 100 lbs.
How much does a F7 weight?
Weight: Both shells are considered light by traditional football helmet standards, but the F7 has a bit of an edge, checking in at just 3.3 lbs (without a facemask) for a size large shell.
What is the Riddell Speedflex adult football helmet?
After much anticipation, the Riddell SpeedFlex Adult Helmet has arrived and is poised to change the way we look at football helmets. Built with the latest technological features to lower force from impacts at high and low velocities, the Riddell SpeedFlex is like no other helmet on the market.
How does the Riddell Speedflex cage system work?
Attaching the cage is Riddell’s exclusive Quick Release Face Guard System for rapid and easy access to the player. The SpeedFlex, features The Flex System, with flexibility engineered into the helmet’s shell, face mask and face mask attachment system with hinge clips to help reduce impact force transfer to the athlete.
What kind of chin strap does Riddell helmet have?
Helmet comes standard with soft cup ratchet system chin strap. After much anticipation, the Riddell SpeedFlex Adult Helmet has arrived and is poised to change the way we look at football helmets.
What’s the difference between the Riddell Speed icon and the Speedflex?
New Speed Icon is a mix of the traditional Speed design with some SpeedFlex additions. Using the shell of the Riddell Speed helmet and similar internal parts to the SpeedFlex, the new Speed Icon offers the traditional look of the Speed helmet with greater comfort and stability of Riddells latest internal technology.