Wednesday, September 2, 2015

The S1 Lifer Helmet is 5x More Protective Than Soft Foam Skate Helmets

The S1 Lifer Helmet is constructed with EPS Fusion Foam and is 5x more protective than soft foam skate helmets.
Multiple Impact Test (ASTM)
10 mph impact
Drop Height: 4 ft
The Same helmet is impacted 3x in the same location.
In order to pass this test, the helmet must reduce the peak acceleration of all 3 impacts to under 300 G's.
Anything over 300 G's will cause a severe concussion and possible TBI (traumatic brain injury) or death.
Soft Foam Helmet : FAIL
S1 Lifer Helmet: PASS

High Impact Test (CPSC)
14 mph Impact
Drop Height: 7 ft
The Same helmet is impacted 4x in different locations. 
In order to pass this test, the the helmet must reduce the peak acceleration of all 4 impacts to under 300 G's.
Anything over 300 G's will cause a severe concussion and possible TBI (traumatic brain injury) or death.
Soft Foam Helmet : FAIL
S1 Lifer Helmet: PASS

Multiple Impact Helmet Test





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