A snowboard helmet is one of the most important pieces of gear you can wear on the slopes. Whether you’re sticking to groomers or riding in the trees on one of the best snowboards or a cheap rental, a ...

The hits just keep coming, and that’s by design. At the Virginia Tech Helmet testing labs, teams simulate impacts for all kinds of sports. “We put the helmets on a dummy head and we impact him in ...

A helmet is a must if you ride a bike, no matter your age, type of bike, or how you use it. Helmets can significantly reduce your risk of serious injury if you fall or have an accident. But as ...

NEW YORK – Did some helmet manufacturers design models with the purpose of testing well rather than performing properly on the field? Possibly, but the lab testing by the biomechanical engineers ...

SEATTLE (AP) — The NFL says the first position-specific helmet created for its players represents a major step in helmet technology, though it must still undergo testing by the league and the players’ ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The POC Cularis is currently the highest rated helmet in Virginia Tech's testing. (photo/Cory Benson) Earlier this month, the ...

The NFL, in collaboration with the NFLPA, through their respective appointed biomechanical experts, coordinated extensive laboratory research to evaluate which helmets best reduce head impact severity ...

NFL star Patrick Mahomes doesn't have many holes in his game. But on Jan. 13, he had one in his helmet. Mahomes — quarterback for the Super Bowl defending champion Kansas City Chiefs — was hit in a ...

As part of the league’s effort to provide better protection to the contents of the skulls of its players, the NFL has launched a program to test the various types of helmets. The goal is to obtain ...

Raptor pilots are now testing a new type of flight helmet. The U.S. Air Force is finally testing a new helmet design for fixed wing pilots, developed around pilots’ needs and feedback from using the ...

Best ski helmet for resort skiing: Flaxta Deep Space MIPS Best ski helmet for backcountry skiing: Smith Summit MIPS It’s a rarity these days to see anyone shredding the slopes without a ski and ...