Core77

[Mr-914]

I like that grille.

Visors are another thing. This has really spread since the McMahon days. Football visors and hockey visors are common place.

Hockey helmets long looked like this old CCM model (I believe still in production):



Jofa was a breath of fresh air with this model, I believe in the later '90's:



Now we have this Reebok, I believe designed at CCM before they were bought. It features two finishes (the plastic and the inset metal). A designer I worked with at CCM told me that hockey helmet trends are 5-10 years behind sportsbikes. The CCM above, looking like an old Kawasaki, the new Reebok helmet looking like a 2000 Ducati.

[Lmo]

I played Lacrosse (midfield) at Purdue in the '70s. Head gear was pretty basic; leather construction throughout; wire face guard.



Comparatively speaking, LX headgear exhibits the the greatest change in head gear design I can think of.

ComLax


Riddell


Brine


Due to the difference in Rules between men's and women's lacrosse, women do not play with helmets, only face guards. Which in no way infers that they approach the game with any less ferocity .... . . and perhaps, thus unencumbered, quite the opposite is true.

[bruceturner]

The new Pango folding bicycle helmet by Dahon is an interesting innovation. It packs down to 50% of its full size for storing in your backpack or messenger bag between rides. You can see it reviewed here http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/green-living-blog/2009/oct/22/folding-bike-helmet

[Mr-914]

That folding helmet is pretty neat. Very attractive for a product that seems to be selling utility. I'm guessing that it's a European company though, so maybe I shouldn't be so surprised.

[NURB]

Pretty clever design. I doubt it'll be sold in the US though, due to the stricter crash standards here. Aesthetically, it kind of looks like a protective cup... not necessarily a good look for your head.

[NURB]

Here's an article on goalie masks - tons of crazy paint photos here:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/notebook?page=buccigross/091103

[mgnt8]

Here's another article taking on football helmets

http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ken-carbone/yes-less/penalty-nfls-helmets-kick-season-unneccessary-blandness

The redesigned Buccaneers helmet is spot on. That Pat's helmet is too Evil Knievel. I would make it more subtle & masonic like the dollar bill. The redskins just need to go away entirely plain and simple.

[NURB]

That Pats helmet is horrible. Looks more American Gladiators than NFL. I don't mind the Redskins version, but it would never fly these days. Washington is lucky to still be able to call their team the redskins. I hadn't seen the Bengals helmet up close, I really like it.

[Cameron]

Redskins idea is a nice improvement, although the execution is pretty unrefined. The patriots one is a total joke. The Bucs one looks like it's too similar to the Raiders.

[mgnt8]

The Bucs were playing in their throwback jerseys this past Sunday. One of the few logos with a name - Bucco Bruce - the inspiration of his flamboyant spirit obviously was what vaulted them to victory.

[NURB]

Match this w/ the Pats helmet



via. Uniwatch Blog

[Mr-914]

I like the graphic design turn this topic has taken. hehe.

That Patriot's helmet in Wired is absolutely hideous. The guy that writes is a chief creative director? Man, they need to hire cg or ip.

I liked the Redskins the most. It still felt like the 'skins, just minus the native american dude. However, I think the people who are against the 'skins are more against the name than the logo. Maybe they should rename the reservation dwellers or something. (I'm joking).

The Bucs one is far too similar to the Raiders.

I like the old Bucs and Pats helmets. Those '90's logos look exactly like what they are, out-dated trendy logos from the '90's. The old ones are rich with history. I also really miss this:



Classy.