• Six Degrees of Freedom

    OMNI-DIRECTIONAL SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY – EXCLUSIVE IN 6D HELMETS
    6D’s revolutionary patented Omni-Directional Suspension (ODS) embodies a fully active, in-helmet suspension and kinetic energy management system. The goal was simple; design a helmet that reduced energy transfer to the brain over a much broader range of energy demands, including LOW, MID, and HIGH-VELOCITY impacts for both LINEAR and ANGULAR ACCELERATIONS.

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OMNI-DIRECTIONAL SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY – EXCLUSIVE IN 6D HELMETS
6D’s revolutionary patented Omni-Directional Suspension (ODS) embodies a fully active, in-helmet suspension and kinetic energy management system. The goal was simple; design a helmet that reduced energy transfer to the brain over a much broader range of energy demands, including LOW, MID, and HIGH-VELOCITY impacts for both LINEAR and ANGULAR ACCELERATIONS.

6D’s suspended dual-liner assembly will displace and shear omni-directionally when subjected to impact. This capability provides significantly improved performance against both linear and angular accelerations. There is simply no other helmet technology that can provide these combined energy management benefits.

ELASTOMERIC ISOLATION DAMPER
This damper is the heart and soul of 6D’s exclusive ODS technology. An array of dampers work in unison with the dual EPS liners to isolate impact energy from your brain. The elastic properties of the dampers, combined with their unique ‘hourglass’ shape provide a progressive spring rate that manages low and mid-threshold accelerations, while simultaneously allowing the inner EPS liner to displace and shear in 3-dimensional space within itself. This omni-directional suspension capability provides ‘six degrees of freedom’, which became the inspiration for our company name; ‘6D Helmets.’

ANGULAR ACCELERATION ENERGY
Angular acceleration is defined as the rate of change of angular velocity over time. Angular acceleration is generated from oblique angle impacts to the helmet’s surface and is particularly concerning to one’s health and long-term well-being. The medical community agrees that angular acceleration is a primary cause of concussion (a mild-traumatic brain injury (MTBI)), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). These types of injuries occur from oblique impacts to the helmet and are serious. The result of this type of impact, and subsequent energy transfer to the brain, is shearing, tearing, compression, and rotations of the brain within the skull.

Experiments conducted by David C. Viano, PhD. M.D. at the Bio-Engineering 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 a major cause of concussion (or worse), how is the brain protected by traditional helmet design? Unfortunately, in respect to angular acceleration, it is not.

6D HELMETS CELEBRATES 10th
ANNIVERSARY OF SALES

Feb. 6, 2023 (BREA, Calif.) – 6D Helmets is excited to announce the tenth anniversary of sales. Kicked off in 2013 by the crash heard ‘round the world’,
featuring Zach Bell flying spectacularly through the Dallas air, the company has achieved a multitude of accomplishments and highlights. From groundbreaking work within the NFL’s Head Health Challenge III, to changing the way the
industry, and consumers alike, look at helmets, to the loyal customers that have embraced the brand. The company has also enjoyed sales success and considerable growth allowing continued investment back into R&D and new helmets. Today,
6D helmets are available in most mature markets around the globe, and will be more accessible in North America with new distribution partners Parts Unlimited and Parts Canada.  

 

6D Helmets was founded 12 years ago by co-founders Bob Weber and Robert Reisinger.  Recognizing that helmet
technology had not materially advanced in many decades, the two started developing a suspended liner system to address both angular and linear acceleration forces better within the helmet. After 2-years of aggressive development,
testing, and evaluation, 6D established the new gold-standard with the introduction of their game-changing ATR-1 off-road motorcycle helmet in 2013.
The ATR-1’s revolutionary Omni-Directional Suspension™ technology (ODS)
dramatically improved the helmet’s ability to mitigate impact forces and better
protect the rider during an accident. ODS provides significantly improved linear
and angular acceleration force reduction over broader ranges of energy demands than traditional helmet designs.

 

6D has continued to push helmet technology and rider safety, releasing 7 revolutionary helmets, all featuring ODSTM technology over the past 0 years.  Other highlights include winning multiple titles in Supercross, Motocross, Superbike, Baggers, X-Games, Nitro Games, and other world-class racing events at both the professional and amateur levels.  The greatest accomplishment,
however, came in 2017 when it was announced 6D Helmets and laboratory partner Dynamic Research Inc., were selected the Grand Prize Winner of the NFL’s Head Health Challenge III Competition, further validating the performance and value
of the proprietary Omni-Directional Suspension™ system. ODS is protected globally by 7 international patents with additional pending applications.      

“6D is proud of its ten-year track record of growth and success while delivering the market better, safer helmets,” said Bob
Weber, 6D’s CEO and cofounder, “At the same time, we are always forward focused, and continue to challenge ourselves to improve our technology and advance rider safety further.”

 

In celebration of entering a new decade of sales, 6D has released a new special “10-years of safety” logo, as well as a highlight video recapping some of the ompany’s many accomplishments and milestones.

 

Watch the Video:
https://youtu.be/ADb3iOKpCqA

 

ABOUT 6D HELMETS:6D
Helmets LLC is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of brain protection. 6D’s
patented Omni-Directional Suspension™ (ODS) technology provides protection
capabilities unmatched by any other helmet design. 6D Helmets, established in
2011, is the safety technology leader in both motorcycle and bicycle helmet
design. ODS™ is exclusively available in 6D Helmets.www.6Dhelmets.com