BODY IMPACT PROTECTION
PROTECTIVE HEAD IMPACT GUARD
Newly designed and tested Headguard with innovative shock absorbing technology to absorb impacts more effectively.
Serious about head protection put a BIP Ø guard on it.
Serious about head protection
put a BIP Ø guard on it.
Who can wear?
Suitable for footballers ( all codes including Rugby Union, Rugby League, Australian Rules Football) Other uses include protecting the elderly, epilepsy sufferers, head injury patients, stunt performers and workers in hazardous occupations.
About the technology
- Consists of shock absorbing silicon cylindrical spring dampers.
- During an impact to the guard up to three levels of compression depending on the strength of the impact force.
- 1st level includes a compression involving the inner spring only. The 2nd level includes a compression involving the combination of the inner + outer springs. And the 3rd involves the combination of inner and outer and inner cone. For each additional level of compression there is an increase in resistance to the applied impact force. As a result the impact force is absorbed.
About the designer
Donald’s advice, “Potentially reduce the risk of sustaining concussion – wear a Ø guard.”
Why choose Ø guard?
| Comparison | Ø guard | Commercially available head guard |
| Dampers (used to absorb impact forces (shocks)) | Incorporating specially designed silicon spring dampers (fully patented) | Incorporating foam and/or rubber padding |
| Thickness of liner and chambers | Maximum thickness of chambers ~ 20 mm Thickness increases the effectiveness to absorb impact forces to head. | Maximum thickness of liner~ 10 mm Insufficient thickness |
| Compression (adds resistance to the translation of impact forces to the head) | Three levels of compression (increasing resistance to impact force) | One level of compression (little resistance to impact force) |
| Chin strap | Regular Velcro | Regular Velcro |
| Fastener at back | Black elastic material | Lace ties (potentially hazardous) |
| Vents | Ears and top region | Ears and top region |
| Tested in the laboratory | Rigidly tested for translational and rotational impact forces. See graphs | No evidence of testing |
| Head Injury Criteria | HIC = 1193 [≤ 1300] | NA |
| Brain Injury Criteria | BrIC = 0.20 [≤ 0.78] | NA |
Test Results
Test 1 (Linear)
Test 2 (Rotational)
DISCLAIMER:
Body Impact Protection Ltd provides no guarantee that Ø guard will prevent injury to the wearer and no responsibility is taken by Body Impact Protection Ltd for any injury suffered by the wearer.
WARNINGS:
Ensure Ø guard is properly fitted and worn correctly. Ø guard should not be used if damaged in any way. With time and use the materials used in this product will lose some effectiveness and will require replacement.