I wouldn’t trust this on a backcountry run but the technology is promising, plus we are big fans of Kevin Kelly’s Cool Tools Blog.
“…helmets are hot and bulky, and if I am traveling, or if it’s a nice soft powder day, I have always wanted something that offers protection without the hard shell. D3o Labs has come up with a new foam that is soft in general use, but gets rigid when impacted. This material was used in Olympic slalom ski suits to take the sting out of the on-coming gates and to offer crash protection.”
Video demo
Manufactured by Ribcap
Manufacturer of smart foam: D3o
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