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Home Magazine Issues May 1999 Reconditioning Football Equipment.

Reconditioning Football Equipment.

Do you ever reach the end of the season and wonder what to do with your reconditioning? It does not have to be guesswork or a hassle. Consider the following pointers before sending your equipment in for service. Helmets With all the legal, liability and safety issues surrounding your players, the proper care of this piece of equipment is probably more important than any other. It is important to know that both Riddell and Schutt require that their helmets be reconditioned and recertified every other year on all varsity helmets. If the helmet is serviced by an approved reconditioner, the manufacturer will replace the shell if it cracks or is defective within the five-year window of the warranty period. By checking your existing inventory, you can determine what needs to be reconditioned and what can be held back an additional year. This will allow you to stretch your equipment budget,

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