Appearantly this stuff is a gel of some sort and within milliseconds of impact turns solid, then turns right back into gel after the impact. Maybe we'll see some DH pads eventually. I know my skinny legs could use something that was form fitting and didn't slide around. Plus the idea of how lightweight and flexible it could be designed, it might be cool again to wear pads.
http://www.d3o.com/
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/nextfest07/video-of-a-blonde-being-smashed-by-a-shovel-while-thankfully-wearing-d3o-body-armor-300134.php?autoplay=true
http://www.d3o.com/
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/nextfest07/video-of-a-blonde-being-smashed-by-a-shovel-while-thankfully-wearing-d3o-body-armor-300134.php?autoplay=true