Innovation in Helmet Technology

[Stegerman]

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...et-technology/

Motorcycle crash helmets have essentially been the same old thing since they were invented 60+ years ago — an energy absorbing chunk of styrofoam glued into a hard outer shell. Sure, some have better graphics or neato vents or whatever, but that’s the basic technology. Now, a tiny company in California is bringing actual technical innovation to that formula, all in the name of reducing concussions that result from low-speed impacts.

[pretbek]

That thing looks like a WWII sea mine!

I understand and like the concept though, of separating high energy and low energy impact protection. ...But they do need to get rid of those mine fuses sticking out.

[Epoch of Entropy]

Originally Posted by pretbek

That thing looks like a WWII sea mine!

I understand and like the concept though, of separating high energy and low energy impact protection. ...But they do need to get rid of those mine fuses sticking out.

This response could be used to illustrate someone who clearly did not read the article before commenting.

For your own personal benefit, you may actually want to read the text and check out more than the first picture.

[PhilB]

That looks useful. Another good idea that was being worked on by a British company was a helmet that had a "scalp", a movable outer skin that would reduce rotational injuries. I think it did make it to the market in Britain, but not over here.

PhilB

[bomber1965]

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[foxtrapper]

Interesting.

I've long thought too much attention is paid to the notion of a high speed impact with a helmet, and not enough to abrasion. Not trying to discount head banging into trees, but a whole lot of the time, the impact is from simply falling to the ground. Then bouncing along on the ground, with grinding action.

I'll be curious where this goes. Hopefully it won't be a massively oversized unit, which would create its own problems.

[rdwalker]

Originally Posted by Stegerman

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...et-technology/

Of course, when I crash, I will do it on a nice flat surface that cantacts those "suction cups". No curbs where I ride, right?

Why do I smell a solution in search of a problem here? SBIR grant, perhaps?

[bomber1965]

Originally Posted by rdwalker

Of course, when I crash, I will do it on a nice flat surface that cantacts those "suction cups". No curbs where I ride, right?

Why do I smell a solution in search of a problem here? SBIR grant, perhaps?

ummm.....you do realize the suction cups are hidden inside the outer shell, right?

[SgtDuster]

Originally Posted by rdwalker

Of course, when I crash, I will do it on a nice flat surface that cantacts those "suction cups". No curbs where I ride, right?

Why do I smell a solution in search of a problem here? SBIR grant, perhaps?

[BGil]

Originally Posted by PhilB

That looks useful. Another good idea that was being worked on by a British company was a helmet that had a "scalp", a movable outer skin that would reduce rotational injuries. I think it did make it to the market in Britain, but not over here.

PhilB

Here.

Invented and developped by Philipps Helmets Ltd. Licensed and produced by Lazer Helmets.
However, I've never seen those helmets for sale, even here in Belgium (Lazer is a Belgian company).

[toy4fun]

best laugh i have had tonight! really though, what do they weigh, will my bmw air conditioning keep my head cool enough and will it sound like a harley with straight pipes inside?

[kraven]

Originally Posted by SgtDuster

Yep.

This is why we can't have nice discussions. Aliterate people opining.

[Chuck_V]

Originally Posted by pretbek

That thing looks like a WWII sea mine!

I understand and like the concept though, of separating high energy and low energy impact protection. ...But they do need to get rid of those mine fuses sticking out.

Originally Posted by rdwalker

Of course, when I crash, I will do it on a nice flat surface that cantacts those "suction cups". No curbs where I ride, right?

Why do I smell a solution in search of a problem here? SBIR grant, perhaps?

*click link*

*glance at first picture*

*draw (retarded) conclusion without reading the article or even looking at the other photos*

*come back to ADV and spread spread your uninformed opinion, like anyone here gives damn*

Do you ever even read your own posts and think "Wow, that sounds so stupid, I MUST be missing something!"?

[SgtDuster]

Originally Posted by kraven

Yep.

This is why we can't have nice discussions. Aliterate people opining.

I can discuss opinions based on a minimum of comprehension, no problem.






Gross misconception ain't an opinion.

[bomber1965]

Originally Posted by toy4fun

what do they weigh, will my bmw air conditioning keep my head cool enough?

1490 grams/ 3.28 pounds

3 year warranty

Rear Delta vent: Designed and engineered by aviation experts, Delta vents assist in the evacuation of air by creating a low-pressure venturi effect on the external surface of the helmet. Delta vents aid air transfer by scavenging air from within the helmet.