Heelychat, the forum for heelys, the shoes with wheels - View topic - d3o for Perfect skate-pads?

Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 1391 Location: UK

This material I've just been reading about on various biker/sports sites sounds like it's the perfect replacement for skatepads, possibly even better than the old-style plastic armadillo's. Surprised

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EBWGbhsuws

It's so thin and pliable that when made into clothes they don't look padded at all, but they can take impacts so well it's used for ski, motorcyle, and downhill mountain-biking gear.

Some d3o products:

http://www.d3o.com/products.php?section=4

I think I'd like the quiksilver protect gear or the equetech riding shirts for summer, or the Armadillo Camo Jacket for winter. Smile

Other related youtubes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VDeJ7rLUYU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grq2NzI9nNI

The faster the impact, the harder it gets?

That's exactly the opposite of what you want in a helmet. Especially when there's no padding between you and it.

Team Heelys - SoCal Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: -123845

Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 1391 Location: UK

I dunno, it looks like it takes the impacts of shovels pretty well. I guess there must be some padding and some absorbtion before it stops the blow from going any further.

I just like the idea of being protected whilst looking like you're not: assuming it can do what they say it can. Smile

I guess the only way we'll know for sure is when someone gets some and tries it out. When I can afford it I'm hoping to get one, but with christmas etc I'm not going to be buying it soon, but if I do I'll let you know. Smile

Team Heelys - Northeast Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 1803

Damn you ME - now I have the try it.
(buying some online now)

This Japanese video shows it better .. more real impact.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JceDaEMIHKE

For elbows and knees - yes.
For head - hmm .. maybe. But I don't think I'd trust it just yet.

Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 1391 Location: UK

I thought you'd like it Smile

I saw that Japanese vid and liked the impacts, although I know the Japanese like to hit each other with shovels (and worse) even without any padding, and look like they're enjoying it. Very Happy

Team Heelys - Northeast Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 1803

AZN's are strange people - seems like pain is of great interests to them (in a weird curious fashion).

MDHZ

Team Heelys - SoCal Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: -123845

Dave, some of the stuff you say makes my day. :]

I'm a little late jumping on the bandwagon, but watching the 3D0 helmet/beanie thing of justice looks cool but I am still skeptical. I wouldn't mind trying some out, but at the same time you would think that impact would justify the stuff, not speed of impact. I know they can go hand in hand, but ultimate protection doesn't leave anything to chance you know (your helmet will stay the same density regardless of how fast you fail)

Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 1391 Location: UK

Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 1548 Location: Ohio

I want some of that material in my skate hat XD