Additionally the speed at which the G force is accumulated is slowed down by ODS.In a 3 meters per second (6.7 mph) impact, a Snell or DOT helmet will hit 70 G in 1.5 milliseconds. ODS buys you some time, taking 4 milliseconds before that level is attained. This spreads the impact out over a longer stretch of time, meaning less of a force to your head at any given moment. From some angles, the acceleration is reduced by 80-percent.The first helmet in the series will be the 6D ATR-1, which will be worn by 2012 Supercross Lites West Champion Eli Tomac of the Factory Connection Racing/Geico/Honda team, beginning at Anaheim 1 on January 6, 2013. FCR Team Manager and former AMA Motocross and World Supercross Champion Mike LaRocco says, “We’re very excited to work with 6D. We’ve seen our share of concussions over the years and the safety of our riders is our first priority.”Other features unique to the 6D ATR-1 include a Clavicle Cut-Away to reduce collarbone injuries, a Sternum Pad that protects the chin, jaw and sternum in the case of a face plant or hitting the face of a jump, and Air-Gap Technology enhances venting through the space provided by the ODS system. Extra safety comes from plastic Shear-away Visor Screws (prevents head twisting motion) and Emergency Release Cheek Pads, though these are not unique to 6D.6D Helmets brags that, in the case of the ATR-1, “This changes everything.” It certainly makes us rethink the function and construction of the motorcycle helmet. The first 6D helmet, the ATR-1, will be released in February 2013. The price has not been announced, but you can expect it will be either the most expensive helmet on the market, or very close.6D also has a street helmet–the ATS-1 motorcycle helmet–in development. The elastomeric isolation dampers can be tuned for each particular application, so the resistance will likely be different in the ATS-1 than the ATR-1. A 6D bicycle helmet is also planned.
6D ATR-1 Off-Road Motorcycle Helmet Unveiled
Additionally the speed at which the G force is accumulated is slowed down by ODS.In a 3 meters per second (6.7 mph) impact, a Snell or DOT helmet will hit 70 G in 1.5 milliseconds. ODS buys you some time, taking 4 milliseconds before that level is attained. This spreads the impact out over a longer stretch of time, meaning less of a force to your head at any given moment. From some angles, the acceleration is reduced by 80-percent.The first helmet in the series will be the 6D ATR-1, which will be worn by 2012 Supercross Lites West Champion Eli Tomac of the Factory Connection Racing/Geico/Honda team, beginning at Anaheim 1 on January 6, 2013. FCR Team Manager and former AMA Motocross and World Supercross Champion Mike LaRocco says, “We’re very excited to work with 6D. We’ve seen our share of concussions over the years and the safety of our riders is our first priority.”Other features unique to the 6D ATR-1 include a Clavicle Cut-Away to reduce collarbone injuries, a Sternum Pad that protects the chin, jaw and sternum in the case of a face plant or hitting the face of a jump, and Air-Gap Technology enhances venting through the space provided by the ODS system. Extra safety comes from plastic Shear-away Visor Screws (prevents head twisting motion) and Emergency Release Cheek Pads, though these are not unique to 6D.6D Helmets brags that, in the case of the ATR-1, “This changes everything.” It certainly makes us rethink the function and construction of the motorcycle helmet. The first 6D helmet, the ATR-1, will be released in February 2013. The price has not been announced, but you can expect it will be either the most expensive helmet on the market, or very close.6D also has a street helmet–the ATS-1 motorcycle helmet–in development. The elastomeric isolation dampers can be tuned for each particular application, so the resistance will likely be different in the ATS-1 than the ATR-1. A 6D bicycle helmet is also planned.