Reconditioning and Recertification of Football Helmets with Riddell

Riddell reconditioning and recertification process is part of the company's commitment to protecting the athlete making sure every piece of equipment meets the performance standards athletes expect every time they hit the field.

[@SidTheEquipmentGuy]

As an equipment manager I am taking care of all helmets and pads of my Team. But for developing my skills and knowledge, I'd love to work there!!! Just great!

[@snakefate9888]

My team has speeds and speed flexes yet Schutt reconditions our stuff

[@KappaJxsh]

Snakefate same vise virsa

[@diegoqr972]

Sent it a year ago! Was pretty good!! The only drawback was the time! 3 months including shipping! But anyway it was worth it! :)

[@fakofakoson1667]

way back in my padded years (last was 98) my school used discarded yet still within expiry limit equipment bought from other schools, and each of us had to recondition and recertify our own helmets and pads, all done at home with whatever resources we had. Part of our preseason duties consisted in deconstructing, "sanitizing", sanding (all by hand), repainting, applying decals (for which we had to pay), and plasti-dipping peeled facemasks. As for shoulder pads, some had to pay a seamstress and some were helped by their parents to replace/repair damaged foam and sew the tears, also we drilled out worn or corroded rivets and replaced them with fitting hardware store bought aluminum rivets, and less skilled or resource lacking teammates even replaced rivets with screws and nuts dipped in lock-tite. as a result our equipment looked all but uniform, all helmets had different sades of white, decals were not uniformly applied and facemasks were a variety of colors...but then again when you pay for your stuff the coach can´t demand much....

[@RelTheKing]

Sounds like semi pro lol

[@beerborn]

I like the old Riddell RK helmets.

[@zacdavidson7624]

I always wanted to re-condition football helmets as a career. I re-paint and add decals myself from home, but nowhere as good as Riddell.

[@RiddellSports]

It depends on what parts you need replaced. We generally tell people to expect $50-75 unless they have damage to parts like the liner - then the cost goes up.

[@goatbees]

So I am curious how to tell the helmet shell production date on the VSR4s? Previous models had a dime size crown date code represented in numbers but on the VSR4s that I have seen, the crown date code is still there but instead of numbers, it is designated in letters. Any help would be appreciated.

[@andrewoxlaj6174]

Ho long would the while process take for reconditioning and a new color

[@veronicadenton2022]

I have a riddel revo speed helmet how do I send it in, and can they paint the helmet

[@yarbroughconnor]

KG royal, im with you I like to show my marks and scars

[@RiddellSports]

We understand - though over time those scratches can decrease the protection offered by your helmet. Not to mention that getting your helmet reconditioned at least every two years is part of the "proper care" statement in the Riddell helmet warranty.

[@RiddellSports]

First, do you have a Youth Speed or a Varsity Speed? Second, which attachment site isn't staying put?

[@scottreed6352]

Are there different levels of reconditioning? We get our helmets back every year and the just put a sticker in them. They are never buffed, hardware is loose and still broken and they look exactly the same. Just curious if there are different levels you have to pay for to get more things done to them.

[@RiddellSports]

There are several. We match up the paint job to an individual team's color combination.

[@shawnvillegas9697]

So if I send my helmet in for reconditioning and I sent the liner pad with it could you guys install it for me ?

[@rafaelsanchez4732]

in the reconditioning they also repair air leaks?

[@Chiliplease]

If you buff the shell in order to remove dings and scratches, wouldn't the helmet shell itself become thinner over time?

[@SwooshClouds]

Also how much does getting helmet & facemask repainted cost?

[@jorgealeman6336]

I have a authentic 49ers but my kid threw it and it chipped ..can I get it repainted ?

[@noahcanche4496]

for my revo 360 how much would it cost to get it painted and how long?

[@Mr831Pablo]

when you buy a helmet is it already certified? or do you need to get it certified

[@shawnvillegas9697]

Would the revo speed liner fit in the revo attack I helmet ? Someone please answer

[@thepowerofdaydreaming]

Can it work with revo speed 360 and can we change facemask color ?

[@arod8015Beast]

Can you add cardinal to the list of colors that a helmet can be in the build and buy a helmet section? I would like to buy a helmet but it isn't in my high schools color.

[@RiddellSports]

A helmet cannot be sold if it is not certified, so as long as you buy a Riddell product directly through Riddell or through one of our retail partners then you have NOCSAE certified equipment. You do have to get it re-certified AT LEAST once every two years though.

[@gr3gwendt]

Can I send in my helmet from australia on its own or do I have to send in many helmets?

[@brandongrizer6012]

how long does it take to build a helmet this time of the year

[@TheBunkerbusters]

The crown and back liner for the revo speed that you sent is not staying in how do I fix this

[@SwooshClouds]

How much does it cost to get helmet and facemask repainted

[@devinhaney5634]

what is the difference between varsity helmets and youth helmets?

[@philyfan2121]

can u get a single helmet reconditioned?

[@anthonyhuntoon6212]

Wat kind of paint

[@RiddellSports]

The biggest difference is the shell material - the Youth helmets have an ABS plastic shell where Varsity use a polycarbonate material.

[@anthonyhuntoon6212]

How do u sand them

[@RiddellSports]

In-season those make sense - even if you shouldn't be hitting with the helmet - because of the nature of the game. But reconditioning between seasons is more than just a buff & shine on the outside. Also, not getting your helmet reconditioned at least every two years violates your helmet's warranty.

[@charlie156]

so people from Canada would not be able to recondition their equipment right?, and if not, where can we recondition them?

[@keeganna7658]

how much does it cost to reconditiong?

[@edgarsalmeron9925]

Can they paint a facemask?

[@ShermanCommander60]

I want to paint my helmet crimson where could i get it painted?!?!

[@cakmirraco5star]

Is there a reason why college football teams and nfl teams use the revo speed classic as opposed to the revo speed with the overliner? Is there any difference in the two products other than the overliner?

[@cwalker457]

You can't mass clean the helmets with over liners sine you have to hand wash them, waste of time lol

[@fendertremolo9793]

cakmirraco5star It's just personal preference really. I've seen many players use the regular revolution speed

[@81K5Blazer]

cakmirraco5star bc they had the old ones before the new ones. do research. fyi they don't use new helmets right away. and it's how it feels to the player

[@elsangedy]

what type of paint you used?

[@CL-ow2nw]

Do they do this in to highschool equipment because at JHON T HOGGARD our stuff is REALLY OLD and rundown looking, and how can I order q helmet from you guys

[@coacherh502]

My reconditioning came back in terrible shape and nobody from the company has gotten back to our rep

[@RiddellSports]

Yes, all helmet models can be reconditioned and we are rolling out face mask repainting services this year.

[@droptv8189]

Hi my father recently passed 😢& left me his semi pro helmet 🪖 it’s in pretty bad shape @ I’m looking to get it reconditioned. What’s your contact info?

[@jaredamuan2116]

do you wash the pads in the helmet

[@HoofsRacing]

Yes they do but if they are too damage they will replace them

[@RiddellSports]

If you already have the proper liner for your existing helmet then our Consumer Services group can walk you through installation. If you need a new liner then you can send the helmet in for reconditioning and they will add/replace the liner with an additional service charge. Email us @ [e-mail] for more support.

[@Cb2197]

how much money is it ?

[@BigBallaGamer94]

Do you have a color named "Raider Silver" ?

[@manolinmero]

I want to sen you my helmet, but im from mexico, how can you help me? my helmet is revo 360.

[@3coleiscool]

Can a helmet still be reconditioned if it has been painted with aftermarket paint?

[@fendertremolo9793]

Cole Henry yes, unless the paint was not certified. if you or someone else spray painted it, it won't be

[@RiddellSports]

While some of our customers have found ways to make that work, we don't recommend it. Each helmet was designed, tested and NOCSAE certified for use with it's own specific liner/pad system - after market modification of those elements becomes a potential protection issue and also violates your helmet's warranty.

[@chrisderas5486]

How much does this cost .. I have a riddel speedflex

[@andrewoxlaj6174]

Chris Deras same

[@richieponce6492]

How much would it cost to paint a youth revo speed?

[@johnlubitz8376]

+Richie Ponce anywhere from $8 to $13 depending on the finish. Have it repainted when you recondition to kill two birds with one stone

[@RiddellSports]

We don't - odds are the color you are looking for is called "Bay Silver"

[@IAMTHEPUMPKINKING-he5ic]

I have never reconditioned my helmet but I might need it get a new face mask

[@lp1323]

Can a youth helmet be reconditioned? I need an answer, anyone?

[@christinesnyder8421]

+godxofxcod boss Yes, our program does it every year.

[@ekzpo4651]

+Christine Snyder lol... In peewee I used a helmet from 1980 XD

[@diegoarellano8074]

well if your good you'll get more after the reconditioning

[@88Jish]

How much would a revo speed in white with a black lineman face mask run me?

[@aguila94]

bring the VSR4 BACK!!!. is the best helmet ever!!!

[@fendertremolo9793]

aguila94 Tommy B loves it

[@antoniozettermann4773]

I just bought a raiders one!

[@RiddellSports]

Please email us at [e-mail] regarding the service you received with your reconditioning order - we'd like to get to the bottom of this. One note regarding your chin strap - reconditioning policy states that all chinstraps, visors/eyeshields & mouthguards need to be removed prior to shipping any helmets - these items will not be reconditioned and Riddell Sports is not responsible for their return.

[@gerardocamposmeneses1849]

Do u do schutt helmets

[@joeygreen1628]

no

[@fendertremolo9793]

gerardo campos yes, Rlddell reconditions all brands of helmets

[@mortarlerroux3375]

I sent my speedflex that was brand new and never used(bought the wrong color) in to get reconditioned and when it came back it had a different facemask and parts that were clearly used and some even not functional. Not cool when I paid $500+ for the helmet.

[@lisaharshberger3434]

chase bennett don't send it in to get reconditioned if it's a good helmet

[@mortarlerroux3375]

MadJukes 19 I had to get the helmet in a different color. Was there another way to do it?

[@fendertremolo9793]

chase bennett lol. you must've sent it in to the wrong department

[@keagan5379]

What happens if your helmet doesn't past the nocsae test?

[@fendertremolo9793]

Chuck Norris it's rejected and you can't wear it, but they do send it back to you

[@jbihl420]

1:47 fredrick high cadets we play them

[@fendertremolo9793]

jbihl420 good catch

[@davinholton484]

Schutt Helmets suck thats what my school uses and we have had 12 concussions a year!

[@maxb2299]

schutt helmets are used by my team and we had 1 conucssion this year. tell your coach to get some new and safer drills and stop being an idiot. wer also went 9-1

[@pussysmasher525]

@@davinholton484 head on head is Illegal in the highschool football rules so concussions are reduced so you have illegal drills

[@mrjjsutherland]

Riddell give my school the same shitty pads every year

[@kvnphm]

Too much expensive for you

[@southchum101]

So many concussions and traumatic brain injuries under the Riddell brand. It’s time to let motorcycle helmet companies like Arai and Shoei design football helmets were they use real scientist and state of the art technology.