Hi-tech motorcycle armour low-tech tested
Watch the guys at Gizmag put new British armour under the hammer
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THE GUYS at Australian-based technology-driven website Gizmag have come up with an interesting way of testing the performance of a British made new-style of motorcycle clothing armour.
The protective material, called d3o, is soft and flexible in normal use, but hardens up instantly under a heavy impact, thanks to hi-tech materials used in the construction process.
This means the new-style armour is less thicker than the stuff normally found it motorcycle clothing, and therefore more comfortable in everyday use, say the manufacturers.
But does the hi-tech approach mean it's as effective when cushioning an impact?
Watch the video to find out.
Check out the d3o website