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As Paul mentioned, if there are any deforming of the foam usually indicated by what looks like fine white spider web cracks in the black paint on the foam.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul_E_D
If the external shell shows any abrasion, tech will fail it. You will need the manufacturer to OK before they will allow again.
Would tech actually allow an obviously abraded helmet if accompanied by a note from the mfg? How would they know which scrapes are pre-note and ok vs post note and not, etc?Quote:
Originally Posted by xsiliconkid
just talked to Robert. Sending him the helmet next week. This is the info I was looking for. Thank you :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jerseygirl
ps the way a helmet works is all about slowing down the deceleration of the head - the foam does this by absorbing the impact. the shell is just to keep the foam in place why the foam is doing it's thing..Quote:
Originally Posted by xsiliconkid
BTW... this technology is coming to road helmets later this year...
http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/01/04...et-technology/
I tried one on yesterday...stupid light.
if anyone watched the Dallas round of the Supercross and saw the 250 rider come down on his head and then run the last chance race - he was wearing one of these helmets...
tech is not the meta safety gate keeper - just a guide.... a lot is up to racers common senseQuote:
Originally Posted by Kurlon
Scrapes and scratches don't compromise a helmet, impacts do.
The foam is doing its job and showing you that the helmet is not compromised by not showing any white spiders/etc.
Paint it and run it.
I did this with a light scrape (granted not as bad as yours) on my arai for the past 4 years until it reached the 5 year mark and I had to retire it.
Who hit you in 11a?
No idea
Which brands will be using it? Any ideas on cost for the street? 750 for dirt makes me think +1000Quote:
Originally Posted by xsiliconkid
I agree with this... impacted once, its done.Quote:
Originally Posted by butcher bergs
This looks AWESOME. There needs to be new ideas put into safety gear IMO. The helmet was loooong overdue.Quote:
Originally Posted by xsiliconkid
Because it's rigid, doesn't the shell also help distribute the energy across a broader area of the foam? The example I'm thinking of is a street crash where you hit your head on the edge sidewalk curb.Quote:
Originally Posted by xsiliconkid
I feel like those X rays would look pretty sweet as a print on the wall.
The shell doesn't absorb much energy. In your example a LOT of energy is transferred through the shell at an angle. That is the exact problem this new tech is addressing.
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Originally Posted by xsiliconkid
My hockey helmet is a similar concept in design, allowing the helmet to move and flex around the head and bouncing back to form after instead of having hard a foam liner... I concur that technology like this is way over due and I like what I am seeing with this new helmet design a lot.
http://www.cascadeicehockey.com/the-technology.html
For a second I though I saw Ray-Ray in the title...
Back on topic!
Steve Aspland had one (motocross version) at the track this weekend. Looks like a very cool technology!Quote:
Originally Posted by xsiliconkid
FYI, Arai will send it back if you tell them to, you'll just have to pay return shipping. They'll always ask not to if it's damaged.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim
the top of the line dirk bike helmets are +$800..Quote:
Originally Posted by blackxxbird
It will be priced to match the top of the line helmets.