HOCKEY HELMET RATINGS - Virginia Tech
Our ratings are an independent and objective assessment of helmet performance for consumers, free from manufacturer influence. We rate each hockey helmet based on the results of 48 impact tests in our laboratory.
Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings
Simply stated, the helmet ratings identify which helmets best reduce concussion risk. More stars equate to better protection, with 5 stars representing the best available helmets. We encourage athletes to choose helmets with 4 or 5 stars.
VARSITY FOOTBALL HELMET RATINGS - Virginia Tech
Our ratings are an independent and objective assessment of helmet performance for consumers, free from manufacturer influence. We rate each football helmet based on the results of 48 impact tests in our laboratory.
EQUESTRIAN HELMET RATINGS - Virginia Tech
We test the helmet’s front, side, and back at two impact energies based on industry standards for equestrian helmet performance, advanced video analysis of equestrian events, and peer-reviewed equestrian research.
BICYCLE HELMET RATINGS - Virginia Tech
Our ratings are an independent and objective assessment of helmet performance for consumers, free from manufacturer influence. We rate each bike helmet based on the results of 24 impact tests in our laboratory.
Snow Sports Helmet Ratings - Virginia Tech
Our ratings are an independent and objective assessment of helmet performance for consumers, free from manufacturer influence. We rate each snow sport helmet based on the results of 12 impact tests in our laboratory.
YOUTH FOOTBALL HELMET RATINGS - Virginia Tech
Our ratings are an independent and objective assessment of helmet performance for consumers, free from manufacturer influence. We rate each youth football helmet based on the results of 48 impact tests in our laboratory.
Virginia Tech Helmet Lab
The Helmet Lab specializes in injury biomechanics, with particular emphasis on investigating human tolerance to impact loading. Rather than studying how to treat injury, we explore ways to prevent injury.
RELEVANT RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS - Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Hockey Helmet Ratings Memorandum. Implementing Head Impact Sensors in Collegiate Men’s and Women’s Rugby: Successes and Challenges in Characterizing Concussion. Snow Sport Helmet Star Protocol. Sport helmet ratings based on …
WHITEWATER HELMET RATINGS - Virginia Tech
A total of 31 whitewater helmets have been rated using the STAR evaluation system. Our impact tests evaluate a helmet's ability to reduce linear and rotational acceleration of the head from a range of whitewater and paddle sport head impacts. Helmets with more stars provide a reduction in concussion risk for these impacts compared to helmets ...