[Driftwood]

EDIT: Made a questionnaire.

http://www.surveyexpression.com/Survey.aspx?id=9b6bcefa-b783-4781-9c98-2862357f3d4a

Hi everyone,

I am a Product Design Engineering student at the University of Strathclyde. I am working on a project aiming to make helmets more comfortable by regulating the temperature inside the helmet during use, and I would like to ask some questions of you.

For those that don’t wear a helmet, how much does comfort (heat in the helmet specifically) factor in that? Would a helmet that either cooled or warmed your head (dependent on the weather) affect your decision

For those that do wear helmets when you ride, would a significantly more temperature-regulated design be attractive to you? Would you mind a little bit of extra weight if it was significantly less hot/cold while you were riding?

Any help with this would be much appreciated!

 

[sealclubber]

no need, you end up sweating in it either way. dont want extra weight either

 

[demo 9]

I like the idea, but i think that it would have to be done by venting or a material that sheds heat (or retains it)
i would like it cooler, but not with a small battery run Air condition stuffed into it

 

[jonKranked]

helmets:

safety > comfort

 

[jonKranked]

I like the idea, but i think that it would have to be done by venting or a material that sheds heat (or retains it)

and therein lies the paradox. the materials that give helmets their impact / protective abilities are also thermal insulators.

 

[TortugaTonta]

I never even notice my helmet when I am riding. I am usually "in the moment". If I am hot when I am done a run I take my helmet off so its really no big deal.

Now if you could find a way to make it smell a little better. . .

 

[sealclubber]

smell better, and make it warm when i put it back on while its sweaty.

 

[PrenzHarry]

Weight is a big factor for me when ridding. Too much of it on my head can lead to poor performance. I can take the heat because the air can minimize it but not the weight.

 

[Driftwood]

Sorry to gravedig this, and thanks for the replies. I made a questionnaire:

http://www.surveyexpression.com/Survey.aspx?id=9b6bcefa-b783-4781-9c98-2862357f3d4a

would really appreciate anyone filling this out. It's short, and basically to get some usable data on this.

Thanks

 

[nyhc00]

took the survey, it was really quick btw.