Matts4313 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 https://uni-watch.com/2020/06/05/full-face-visor-breaks-new-ground-in-pandemic-football-era/ Quote After a brief Twitter leak on Wednesday, which was then taken taken down, the helmet manufacturer Schutt yesterday officially announced a new product called the Splash Shield, which according to a press release “will offer some protection for football players from harmful droplets caused by talking, sneezing, and coughing in close proximity.” I believe this product, which Schutt says will be available to ship by July 1, is the first new piece of sports equipment — or at least the first one that I’m aware of — directly related to the pandemic, although I’m sure it won’t be the last. The development of this type of product has been hinted at for a few weeks now. Back on May 18, NFL Players Association medical director Thom Mayer said that when the NFL returned to action, it was reasonable to expect that players might have to wear some sort of mask that “could cover a player’s entire face,” which is essentially what the Splash Shield does. Schutt is being careful not to overpromise here. The term “some protection” — not exactly a hyperbolic claim — appears twice in the press release, including in this sentence: “While the Splash Shield will offer some protection, it can only limit exposure to airborne droplets that the athlete encounters during play.” In other words, it’s not like wearing an N95, but it’s probably better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Slim Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 thinking this is a good idea because it also would stop those dangerous hands to the face plays as well tbh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvert28 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 This would stop face mask penalties. Not sure how comfortable they’d be however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y*so*blu Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) When it's part of your job to deliberately get in another guy's face, I'm not sure these things serve any real purpose. Edited June 6, 2020 by y*so*blu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty21 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I hope they fog up easily 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAF-N72EX Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 So we're getting closer to the robotic helmets that they show on FOX. That's nice. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totty Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 18 hours ago, JustAnotherFan said: So we're getting closer to the robotic helmets that they show on FOX. That's nice. This is fake. Why would robots need helmets and pads? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnies20 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I guess when football starts the pandemic will be coming out of the locker room from halftime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXsteeler Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Why wouldn't the players just wear face masks? These helmets would not offer the best protection and would likely fog up or otherwise impede vision too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeTheBallDeep Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 On 6/6/2020 at 1:29 AM, JustAnotherFan said: So we're getting closer to the robotic helmets that they show on FOX. That's nice. This gave me a good laugh lol thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 4 hours ago, TXsteeler said: Why wouldn't the players just wear face masks? These helmets would not offer the best protection and would likely fog up or otherwise impede vision too much. I would imagine there is some sort of fog proof tech in this but I could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 21 hours ago, TXsteeler said: Why wouldn't the players just wear face masks? These helmets would not offer the best protection and would likely fog up or otherwise impede vision too much. It wouldnt be very safe. Say nothing for the impediment on breathing while pushing your endurance to the limit, the extra CO2 intake from breathing in a mask while huffing and puffing would make guys pass out. It really isnt an option for extensive physical activity. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronsWitness Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 55 minutes ago, Deadpulse said: It wouldnt be very safe. Say nothing for the impediment on breathing while pushing your endurance to the limit, the extra CO2 intake from breathing in a mask while huffing and puffing would make guys pass out. It really isnt an option for extensive physical activity. yeah I couldnt imagine trying to run around playing football with something covering my mouth while Im huffing and puffing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXsteeler Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Deadpulse said: It wouldnt be very safe. Say nothing for the impediment on breathing while pushing your endurance to the limit, the extra CO2 intake from breathing in a mask while huffing and puffing would make guys pass out. It really isnt an option for extensive physical activity. But players play while wearing Balaclava's in the winter all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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