They test a range of impact types a cyclist could experience and assign 1-5 stars as an overall rating. What do the ratings mean? Virginia Tech explains that: A helmet's rating is comprised of two components: the STAR score and the number of stars. STAR stands for the Summation of ...
LAST SEASON, THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIESwore the Riddell VSR4 -- the very helmet Stefan Duma's research found unsafe. For the 2011 season, Virginia Tech will wear the top-rated Riddell Revo or Speed models, with each player choosing whichever better fits the quirks of his head shape. Consideri...