SUSPENSION FOR YOUR HEAD.

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1 SUSPENSION FOR YOUR HEAD.

2 WE DIDN T JUST IMPROVE THE HELMET, WE REINVENTED IT. Suspension for your head. That is what the revolutionary technology embedded into the interior of all 6D helmets is all about; improving safety. This technology, referred to as Omni-Directioal Suspension (ODS ), performs in a superior manner to any other current motorcycle helmet technology when called into action. Independent 3rd party research data to support this claim is readily accessible on our web site and we encourage you to take the time necessary to educate yourself regarding this information. Visit 6Dhelmets.com The 6D ATR-1 off-road competition helmet is the most technologically advanced motorcycle helmet in the world today. It provides a much broader range of energy management capabilities than traditional helmet designs. ODS helps to mitigate critical angular acceleration while simultaneously reducing energy transfer to the brain during an accident. The improved performance of 6D s exclusive ODS technology can reduce the likelihood of sustaining injury or concussion when compared to a traditional helmet. Although no helmet can protect you from all potential impacts or injury, the 6D ATR-1 is a huge step in the right direction. My 6D Saved My Season Tonight! (Vegas SX, 2013) - Wil Hahn ( SX East Champion ) ODS (OMNI-DIRECTIONAL SUSPENSION ) 6D s revolutionary patent pending ODS (Omni-Directional Suspension) embodies a fully active, in-helmet suspension and kinetic energy management system. The mechanics, engineering, materials, and manufacturing are very complicated, but actually, the concept is quite simple. Working with leading research and development experts in the area of motorcycle helmet safety, design, and advanced product testing, our goal was simple; design a better performing off-road motorcycle helmet. We applied forward-thinking engineering concepts to the problem and started building prototype helmets for testing. Positive test data resulted in a proof of concept design which was taken into beta testing for further evaluation and development. ODS, which incorporates a multi-layered suspension system within the helmet s interior was invented and placed into a development program for production. 6D Helmets was born. 6D s innovative ODS system improves impact force management within the helmet s interior environment. 6D s ODS technology is designed to protect your head over a broader range of energy demands; especially angular acceleration from low and high velocity impacts, and low-threshold energy from the most common types of off-road accidents. In independent laboratory testing, ODS has shown to significantly reduce energy transfer to the head form. The 6D ATR-1 is certified to exceed the U.S. DOT FMVSS218, the ECE 22.05, and the AS 1698 safety standards. The ECE standard is the most recognized international helmet standard, required in over 50 countries worldwide.

3 Peak Resultant Angular During Accelerations Incline Anvil Test * During Incline Anvil Testing* 13.8 Angular Acceleration (krad/s 2 ) Right Forward 3 m/s (6.71mph) ANGULAR ACCELERATION Forehead Impact Velocities Experiments conducted by David C. Viano, PhD. M.D. and the Bioengineering Center at Wayne State University confirmed that a helmeted head sustained the same degree of angular acceleration as the un-helmeted head when subjected to identical impacts. So, if angular acceleration is the major cause of brain injury, then how is the brain protected by traditional helmet technology? Unfortunately, in the aspect of angular acceleration, it is not. The focal point of traditional helmet design has always been directed at providing protection against linear impact energy test compliance. Helmets are tested to standards by dropping them in a vertical plane on very complex test equipment in a controlled environment. Unfortunately, this is not how we crash on our dirt bikes! One of our goals at 6D was to reduce angular acceleration energy transfer, thereby reducing the potential of a rotational brain injury. ODS achieved this goal. The 6D ATR-1 off-road helmet reduced resultant angular acceleration compared to traditional helmet designs by as much as 81% during independent 3rd party testing. 6D Snell/DOT Left Forward ECE m/s (13.42mph) *Impacting a high mu surface that is inclined at an angle of 45 degrees in order to maximize the potential for angular acceleration. Dynamic Research, Torrance, CA 9.02 Rear 8.46 In the Air, I Was Thinking How Bad it Was Gonn a Hurt, But Even Though I Pile-Drived My Head Into the Whoops, I Wasn t Even Foggy or Dizzy... All I Could Think About Was How Bad My Leg Hurt. - Eli Tomac (Oakland SX, 2013)

4 It Was a Big One. I Hit My Head Pretty Hard, But it Felt Nothing Like I ve Done Before. I ve Had My Share of Concussions and I ve Slammed My Head Plenty of Times, But This Felt Unlike Any Other Helmet I ve Worn. I Had No Headache, Nothing. - Justin Bogle LOW-THRESHOLD ENERGY (low-velocity impacts) Medical research has provided alarming conclusions surrounding the causes, severity, and long-term effects of concussions. We now know that even seemingly minor concussions ( I m fine, I just rang my bell ) may have much more serious effects on the long-term health and well being of one s brain. It is well documented that concussions occur from impacts in the range of 60 G s in the adult male and may be location dependent. This value is even less in women and children. A 4m/sec impact is equivalent to roughly 120 G s being transferred to the brain in most current model Snell and ECE approved off-road helmets. That s 100% more than the energy necessary to sustain a concussion in an adult male! What makes this even worse is the fact that current helmet testing standard s only require impact testing at highvelocities above 6 meters per second. These are extremely high velocity strikes. Low-Velocity Threshold Testing / Peak Linear Accelerations* Peak Linear Accelerations* 156 Linear Acceleration (G s) Concussion Levels** m/s (4.47mph) 3 m/s (6.71mph) 4 m/s (8.95mph) 6D Impact Velocities Snell/DOT ECE 5 m/s (11.18mph) * *Dynamic Research, Torrance, CA **Research on football player impacts has shown that concussions may occur at 60 G s. Guskiewicz KM, Mihalik JP, Shankar V, et al. Measurement of head impacts in collegiate football players: relationship between head impact biomechanics and acute clinical outcome after collision. Neurosurgery 2007;61:

5 TIME ACCELERATION ATTENUATION Deceleration (time) is your friend during any impact. The longer you can stretch out the event, the less severe the energy transfer will become. The mechanics of 6D s ODS technology buys you time and reduces energy transfer. This results in less likelihood of injury or concussion. TIME / ACCELERATION TEST RESULTS* Acceleration / Time Test Results* Time (milisecond (ms) / Acceleration: 0 to 70G s Velocity (meters per second (m/s): 3.0 Acceleration (G s) 100 Snell/DOT 0 0 aprox. 1.5 (ms) 5 Time (ms) 10 Graphs depict acceleration to 70 G s over time, comparing an individual Snell and DOT approved helmet to the 6D ATR-1. Note the significant increase in time to reach the 70 G acceleration figure with the 6D helmet. Again,time is your friend. Acceleration (G s) 100 6D 0 0 aprox. 4 (ms) 5 Time (ms) 10 *Dynamic Research, Torrance, CA *Dynamic Research, Torrance, CA The Technology Inside the Helmet is Insane! I Honestly Believe it Saved My Life Twice That Night in Dallas. - Zach Bell Every Other Helmet Just Became an Antique! - Rick Zielfelder (Owner GEICO/Honda)

6 Honestly, I Have Never Felt Safer in a Helmet I Have Worn. I Have Had Some Extremely Hard Crashes and Hits to My Head, But I am so Thankful Those Guys Finally Made an Up- Grade to the Motocross Helmet and Saved My Head. - Jordan Smith AIR GAP Due to the ODS split-liner system, the 6D ATR-1 flows more air throughout the helmet s interior than any other competitive helmet. This provides a safer environment for the rider in extreme riding conditions. 13 interior transfer ports vent heat and moisture directly into the air gap for rapid removal to the atmosphere. 8 intakes and 5 exhaust ports strategically designed into the helmet manage the overall system. 6D ATR-1 Features - ODS ( Omni-Directional Suspension ) Technology. - Shell Tri-composite aerospace carbon fiber, fiberglass and Kevlar. - Delta Vent - Increases air flow and aids heat transfer. - Sternum Pad Provides added protection. - Comfort Liner Genuine CoolMax anti-bacterial fabric. Easily removable and washable. - Emergency Release Cheek Pads. - Shear-away Visor Screws Improves safety. - Fully compatible with all neck braces. - Interior Air Gap improves cooling. - Clavicle Cut-Away. - Titanium D rings and chin strap rivets. - Exceeds ECE and DOT standards. - Weight: +/- 1,525 grams. - 3-year limited warranty. For the First Time in My Career, I Feel Like the Technology of My Helmet Matches the Technology of My Bike 10 Out of Zach Osborne

7 The Most Innovative Helmet Ever Made. - Motocross Action Revolutionary. - Better Protection, Particularly in Low-Speed and Angular Acceleration Incidents - a Major Cause of Concussion. - Racer X Five-Star Rated - Motocross Action - A New and Exciting Technology Targeted Specifically at MX. - VitalMX Product of the Year - Dirt Bike - a New Concept in Helmet Technology - - Transworld Motocross - One of the Coolest Advancements in Helmets. - VurbMoto - I Would Buy One With My Own Money in an Instant. - Adam Booth/Dirt Rider The 6D Helmet Reflects a Shifting Priority in the World of Riding Gear. It s All About the Brain. - Dirt Bike - a Fresh Idea on Reducing Injuries. - Cycle News 6D I 2923 Saturn Street I Unit E I Brea I CA I USA I 6Dhelmets.com