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Friday, June 1, 2012

Carbon Fiber And The Motorcycle Helmet

By Judy Miller


Carbon fiber motorcycle helmets are one of the most modern helmets around. The carbon fiber material used in motorcycle helmets refer to carbon filament threads woven into cloth or felt. It can also be a composite material made from carbon filaments that make up the protective shell of your helmet. This material can also be combined with another material such as Kevlar in the manufacture of stronger and lighter helmet models.

Carbon fiber helmets are made stronger and stiffer from superheated acrylic fibers. Carbon fiber composites can achieve the strength of metals at a significant savings in weight, the two factors needed in making quality motorcycle helmets.

Kevlar is created by dissolving a polymer in a solvent and then extracting the fibers and then spun to form threads. Kevlar is very similar to carbon fiber, except that it doesn't have much comprehensive strength. You'll get thrice the flexural strength of Kevlar if you combine it with carbon fiber.

Carbon fiber motorcycle helmets are better in more ways than one than fiberglass helmets. With carbon fiber motorcycle helmets, it is now possible to make more compact motorcycle helmets that are lighter and less bulky.

Custom helmet manufacturers offer many kinds of carbon fiber helmets. But then, other helmet manufacturers are starting to make carbon fiber helmets, too. With it, motorcycle helmets become lighter, stronger and cooler.

There are even DOT approved motorcycle helmets made from carbon fiber, such as the THH T-69. Its smaller shell design helps in making it ever the popular choice with most riders today. The HJC AC-12 full face carbon fiber helmet is exceptional because it gives ordinary motorcycle riders some racer features.

The Flow Through ACS Advanced Channeling Ventilation Feature System gives a the rider more ventilation, thus preventing him from feeling too hot. An Anti-fog System is another feature of this helmet, which means you'll still have great vision even on very cold days. This helmet also comes with a built-in communication system speaker cavity so you can communicate when you need to.

Helmets are keeping up with the modern needs of riders as well as ensuring better protection with the help of the amazing technology of today. You are sure to find one perfect helmet for you among the many different helmets available now.




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