Patent attributes
Helmet padding systems are disclosed. One helmet padding system includes a rigid shell, a ratchet system, and a spacing pad. The rigid shell includes a pair of slots extending from a lower rear edge of the rigid shell in a direction toward a lower front edge of the rigid shell. The pair of slots define a central portion and opposed side portions of the rigid shell. The central portion includes at least one pair of flaps that extend outwardly from the central portion into the pair of slots. The ratchet system is coupled to the rigid shell, and includes a pair of ratchet straps and a pair of ratchet latches configured to secure respective ones of the pair of ratchet straps. The spacing pad is positioned within the rigid shell, and includes a layer of elastomeric material.