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This Kali helmet appears to have all of the new tech and more, and is not a one hit wonder!
Definitely needs more exposure, this looks like the future of helmets.
https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Full-Face-Helmets,52/Kali-Protec…
LDL - Low Density Layer
Kali's multi-G impact technology is called LDL. This proprietary impact management system is a low-density layer of viscoelastic cushions placed throughout the interior of the helmet. With the perfect durometer, LDL provides a soft yet resilient layer of protection next to your head as well as a great fit. LDL reduces rotational and oblique impact forces by more than 25%. LDL also significantly reduces low-G and high-G linear impacts.
It looks like what I mentioned earlier which is what got me on this subject, well also the 6D video, the type of foam in the trunks of cars to keep your jack and crowbar from rattling around.
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“With further development, we believe Nano Fusion will make it possible to make a truly mutli-impact helmet that can be used and crashed again and again without any loss of performance or protection.”
It doesn’t sound like they’re there yet based off that statement. Hopefully soon though! That would be cool. Maybe some input on styling of the helmet too, I can’t see many buying it based off looks.
Here’s a link for you that mentions kali and several other brands. Still seems like it is just a different density of eps foam.
I'd take safety over styling myself, and since it is smaller I think most would prefer it. If we're talking colorways there are plenty of ways around that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbQCLPpUyEA&t=1m29s
James had many many concussions, and all it takes is a small thump after that and you see black. Ask me how I know. At 3:15 after no crash and he pulls off, you see he's pulled his goggles and has his fingers on his eyes, (I'm sure his vision is compromised) and then he shakes his head, he knows he can't overcome that.
Motorcycle helmets are designed for high speed impacts, mostly negating the ability to perform for low and medium impacts. The ability to reuse them like a condom is directly related to that high speed design intent.
I can only assume, as I haven't seen a Kali that this is what they are using:
"EPP Expanded PolyPropylene is very similar in appearance to EPS, with just a touch of rubbery feel on the surface by comparison and a little bit of give if you squeeze it with your thumb. EPP is a multi-impact foam, recovering its shape and most of its impact protection slowly after a crash."
Kali's website shows the progress year by year, and the newest shows self healing foam. I'm hoping someone chimes in that has or has seen one on this subject?
Many times, service work is the backbone of my living. Living in the midwest, storms are common, far more severe in the warmer months. Lightning can do some weird shit that cannot be explained at times, and we often shrug it off when we get lucky. I've been to homes where they lost a TV, and 11 breakers tripped in their panel. They care more about the damn TV than what the breakers prevented. Will they replace those little things that possibly saved their entire home? Fuck no! I often hear, we can do that later, we just gotta have that square to stare at every night.......it's more important. The panel in a home or shop, is the nerve center of the entire taco stand. Without it, things are gonna be an uphill battle from word go......
A helmet to me, is just like a breaker. It protects the entire nerve center of us! We don't always replace the things that protect us properly when they get one hell of a blast outta left field, but yet we always rely on them when the time comes. Did your new Bell, at 650 bucks, crack on your 30 mph cartwheel? Probably so...But that thing did its job, replace it now! Who cares if its a week old. Did those 50 dollar breakers just take a bolt of lightning, killing the oak tree in your front yard, and save your home and family? Yes, they did their job, replace them now. Who cares if they seem new to you.....
Replace your helmet regardless of what you think. One blast is enough....... If it costs too much at the time, don't ride until you can afford it. Don't fuck around with your own, or your loved ones, personal safety.
Everyone is hung up on the example I used. Forest for the trees. Helmets able to handle repetitive hits are a real thing and have been for 50 years. Perhaps Snell and DOT and dozens of other helmet standards around the world for the last same 50 years are flawed? They all assume a direct hit of a fixed pointed object at high speed, perhaps the least likely thing to ever happen in MX. How often do we crash head first into a spear?
Back to the example, the cornerback by your figures suffered aprox. 50% larger mph impact. So much for Myth Busters.
In the real world it is not a Prius going head on into a Prius, the other vehicle is usually a Semi.
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Are you pushing the Kali technology?
Are you upset that other helmet manufacturers haven't caught up?
Are you calling out the helmet/ safety industry?
Not sure if you're upset that the Football technology isn't available, if the MX industry isn't moving fast enough for you, or if you just want to get the word out about new helmet technology.
Before all this "helmet stuff" Brad worked in the composite side of the aerospace industry.
He's pushing helmet design and materials/technology.
I truly appreciate that...
A lot.
My biggest point is increased safety. Better absorbtion and durability of headgear. Knowing what's happening in football, some of it with 6D's research, it just doesn't seem right that Moto should be left out of the safety race, and apparently with Kali they haven't been, we just didn't know about it.
Casidion:
http://www.casidion.com/
MULTI IMPACT
The viscoelastic properties of CASIDION guarantee optimum helmet performance even in prolonged rolling with up to 7 impacts per second.
ENERGY DISPERSION
The CASIDION energy driver system provides 40% impact reduction. Impact energy is absorbed and diverted away from the head.
THICKNESS REDUCTION
IMPROVED PROTECTION FROM REDUCED THICKNESS Helmets using CASIDION are lighter with reduced impact on the spine during normal use, at speed, and in falls.
https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html
Notice the TLD A1 Mips testing dramatically better than other brands mentioned here.
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