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Mini Side Rolls

Brandon — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:41:16 +0000

Finally on our list of ways to prevent burners on the football field is the mini side roll restrictor.
Don’t let the mini name fool you. For as small as these things are they offer a mountain of protection from neck burners and stingers.
They snap easily to the butterfly restrictor and the shoulder pads and together you have the ultimate in helmet stability.
As always, they offer maximum support without sacrificing mobility.
Be prepared to pay close to $50 for these and $50 for the butterfly restrictor.
Maximum protection is never cheap, but neither is the alternative, that being a trip to the ER or a specialist as well as a dent in your insurance premiums.

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Lateral Restrictors

Brandon — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:45:20 +0000

These pieces come in pairs.
They go over the shoulder pad neck roll on each side to offer additional neck protection by keeping the head and neck stable from the left and right sides.
As all other restrictor pieces meant to prevent burners, these attach securely to the shoulder pad neck roll which attaches to the shoulder pad.
Used in conjunction with neck rolls and neck roll restrictors, you will have optimum stability while still allowing free movement.
The key here is to keep the head from bouncing or snapping suddenly in any single direction while still allowing the player the freedom to move their head as they need.
Lateral restrictors, when used properly, do just that.

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Neck Roll Restrictor

Brandon — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:47:10 +0000

The neck roll restrictor or “neck roll” is an added layer of protection which attaches to the shoulder pad neck roll as well as the shoulder pads.
Optimal stability is found with this extra piece added onto the neck roll.
It is highly recommended these two pieces are used together at all times during any type of play (practice and regular games).
The neck roll restrictor comes in handy especially during side collisions on the field.
This piece of football equipment will help to keep the neck and head stabilized during sudden impacts.

Neck injuries on the football field are common place and the most serious of which can injure the spine.
Prevention of such crippling injuries can be found with neck roll restrictors when used properly and fastened securely.
Just as the shoulder pad neck roll attaches, the neck roll restrictor attaches much the same way.
Typical set-ups include strings to tie onto the shoulder pad neck roll and shoulder pads, but newer models come with snap fasteners.
These pieces of equipment can range in price from $25 at some places to $150 for more advanced padding’s which help restrict lateral movement.
Defensive ends are known to where these, including Baltimore Ravens defensive end; Terrell Suggs.

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