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To: Jeffrey S. Mitchell who wrote (30030)8/25/2011 9:36:54 AM
From: Bill  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 90970
 
Outside padding on helmets looks like it would make sense for direct hits. But isn't it possible the added friction of a soft layer could actually increase the impact on angled hits? Rather than glancing off the opponent's pads, the helmet might stick a few milliseconds longer causing potential injury.