Custard Protectors ?

Magwych

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I seem to recall reading an article last year, perhaps in TWO, about a new range of knee and elbow protectors using a new energy absorbing technology. The principle is similar to custard powder in a tick paste, low speed movements are relatively easy, but as soon as the speed of flexing of the material increases it becomes a solid. I believe the idea is that it forms a flexible protector allowing full knee and elbow movement under normal conditions, but in the event of an accident, will provide adequate protection.

With winter all but gone now, I am moving out of my winter HG cruise and into the Twat Suit :eek: The HG has Hiprotect pads fitted, which are supple, but the pop studs holding them in position usually pop off, allowing them to roll up in the bottom of the knee pocket. The BM pads are a bit bulky, so looking for something similar to the Hiprotect. Anyone else heard of the protectors I described above ? Know here to get them ?
 
OK, the title was a bit obtuse, but I have found the manufacturers name: d3o.

Lots of spiel on thier site and videos on YouTube regarding the benefits of knee and elbow pads made of this stuff. Initially it was targeted at SNow boarders. I do recall the original I read said that they had decided that bikers would not be interested, preferring solid bulky protectors :blast.

I have sent them an email to see if we, the General Public, are able to buy these yet.

If anyone knows where to get these d3o inserts, please post here.
 


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