re: I'll never get used to those guardian helmets

I was not aware.

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I was not aware.

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In late 80's early 90's a company called Bike marketed latest and greatest helmet that had an air bladder in it to give the helmet a "custom" fit. You had a small bulb pump to adjust the air pressure in the bladder to get the right size. To your point it wasn't designed to release on contact. I wasn't sure if you were serious or being sarcastic.

My first year at Army we had a lineman that had head injuries so he had a secondary shell put over his helmet. I guess it was a rigid version of today's Guardian cap.

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The Bike AiR Power football helmet was developed from Dr. Richard Schneider's air bladder design and commercialized in 1977 by Southern Athletic/Kendall before later passing through AHI, Schutt, and Adams. History & Design • Air Bladder System: Unlike traditional foam-only padding, Bike AiR Power helmets featured inflatable double-air bladder interiors that allowed players or equipment managers to pump air into the liner for a customized, snug fit around the head. • Legacy in the Pros: Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Bike and Schutt AiR Power/AiR IV helmets were widely worn on high school, collegiate, and NFL grids by stars like Reggie White and Lyle Alzado. • Modern Evolution: The air bladder technology evolved over the decades. Today, modern air-fitted systems live on in contemporary models like the Schutt F7 AiR Varsity Helmet, which features an onboard AiR-Lock system that eliminates the need for a separate hand pump.

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They look fricking stupid. Just a huge eye sore. Absolutely can't stand them

They do nothing for concussions and they’re cheating. So much easier for a QB to see a WR wearing a giant target on his head. The whole thing is a clown show.

They don’t even do anything to protect either. Brain injuries come from the brain sloshing around inside the head secondary to the impact on the outside. These do nothing to prevent that from happening

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I know its for safety...............but the players from the 70's or 80's would have NEVER put something so stupid looking on their head.

Imagine Mike Singletary or Jack Lambert or even Fournette wearing that.

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I think survivor bias is a thing too. Would Mike or Jack wear one and advise teammates to wear one if it would have allowed their friends to maybe live longer, or easier?

Its like the Hans device. I can't imagine Dale wearing one, or a closed face helmet, but the Hans may have saved his life and in hindsight maybe he would have opted to wear one so he could see his grandchildren grow up, or even his kids grow up

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Mingo could probably wear one of those as a sweater

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by TheOcean

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You couldn’t get one around your elbow as you are obese DESPITE being on both peptides and trt

Shortbus