Helmet redesign

[slopster]

The air that was there before has mass as well, so yes, you're reducing it. If we were talking about adding a helium balloon on top, then sure, it'd be silly

I like the idea of making the foam with helium to bubble it. On the same lines I gather some MXers fill their tyres with helium. No reason you couldn't fill the frame with helium instead of air either (except for the need to seal it, of course).

Richard

Um helium is about 10X lighter then air but air still only weighs about 1.25 grams per litre. So even if you had a whole litre of helium in there it would still only be about a gram lighter

[rwh]

Um helium is about 10X lighter then air but air still only weighs about 1.25 grams per litre. So even if you had a whole litre of helium in there it would still only be about a gram lighter

There is that. I guess most of the weight is in the shell, so carbon fibre is probably the biggest win for weight. Perhaps some composite for the strap and D-rings as well? But eventually, why not go for that last gram with the helium-filled foam as well?

Richard

[SixPackBack]

There is that. I guess most of the weight is in the shell, so carbon fibre is probably the biggest win for weight. Perhaps some composite for the strap and D-rings as well? But eventually, why not go for that last gram with the helium-filled foam as well?

Richard

Utilisation of polycarbonate is a given- a vastly underated material IMHO.

[Big Dave]

Utilisation of polycarbonate is a given- a vastly underated material IMHO.

Like no-one's ever thought of making stuff from plastic.

[SixPackBack]

Like no-one's ever thought of making stuff from plastic.

True but most folk are under the illusion that polycarbonate is a poor cousin to carbon fibre. Cost is the reason large sections are not injection moulded [i.e the chassis of a motogp motorcycle] from polycarbonate.
Injection moulded chassis are however on the way.

[Griffin]

How about a big flashing beacon on top for added visibility to other road users and a drop down curtain style airbag that blows down from the top of the visor in front of your face to keep you looking pretty during a crash.

Also... Id like one that changes colour with my mood so that other road users can tell if Im happy, sad, angry or complacent.

For women there should be a make up compartment with mirror and a mascara applicator that can be controlled from the throttle via an electrical circuit.

And... Ive always liked those centurion helmets with the big brush things on top... how about something cool and important looking like that???

[SixPackBack]

How about a big flashing beacon on top for added visibility to other road users and a drop down curtain style airbag that blows down from the top of the visor in front of your face to keep you looking pretty during a crash.

Also... Id like one that changes colour with my mood so that other road users can tell if Im happy, sad, angry or complacent.

For women there should be a make up compartment with mirror and a mascara applicator that can be controlled from the throttle via an electrical circuit.

And... Ive always liked those centurion helmets with the big brush things on top... how about something cool and important looking like that???

Fuck! and I thought I was being silly.

[The Lone Rider]

Fuck! and I thought I was being silly.

What? You didn't like my bikini stormtrooper?

[madbikeboy]

How about a halo of invincibility?

Oh, mine's already got one of those...

[Griffin]

Fuck! and I thought I was being silly.

So you dont like my mood lid idea huh ???

[SixPackBack]

So you dont like my mood lid idea huh ???

I think the target market for such a feature maybe very small. And personally I would not want the motoring public to think my mood was anything other than very dark, that way they will hopefully keep the fuck outa my way

[Bikernereid]

Please can I ask for a little electronic implement that gives an electric shock when the rider pops wheelies on the motorway without prior notice to the pillion. But only a little shock as I wouldn't want it to cause an accident!!

[Little Miss Trouble]

Please can I ask for a little electronic implement that gives an electric shock when the rider pops wheelies on the motorway without prior notice to the pillion. But only a little shock as I wouldn't want it to cause an accident!!

Armored-knuckle-kidney shot not enough?

[Bikernereid]

he wines like a girl and I hate winging men. Thought the brain fry would be more effective and might wipe stm so no winging.

[Little Miss Trouble]

he wines like a girl and I hate winging men. Thought the brain fry would be more effective and might wipe stm so no winging.

hmm maybe you need to punch harder so the lesson sticks in his mind better?
R6_kid is a quick learner, I've only ever had to hit him once for doing silly things without prior warning