More D3 info..
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golly i hope they have a raw CF helmet with no paint or stickers.
and i hope all the pads come out to be washable\
and i hope all the pads come out to be washable\
funny
It is one of the worst helmets that I have seen come out of TLD. Hopefully it performs as expected.
dude seriously... what the f*ck....does he hire artists that just sh!t on a canvas?
hopefully he has a plain CF one..
hopefully he has a plain CF one..
Yeah, who would pay $650 for those things?
just continuing to try to stir the ipot
just continuing to try to stir the ipot
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I believe I'll be sticking with the D2 thank you very much.
Paint doesn't bother me (they will just be custom painted anyway), but the shape and lines of that helmet are just not as nice and clean as the D2.
Paint doesn't bother me (they will just be custom painted anyway), but the shape and lines of that helmet are just not as nice and clean as the D2.
It looks much worse in person.
My D2 vents pretty well and has a great look to it. A little more protection would be nice but that's about it.
Congrats to all of the guys that buy it, protection wise it should be amazing.
Got to protect the goods.
I will be getting one. Pretty pumped to feel the difference between my D2 and a D3 combined with my Leatt.
Fingers crossed I can get my hands on a blank carbon one.
I don't think whatever in my head is god anymore.
We'll see when I have one in my hands and get to take a good look at it other than in pinkbike photos.
word .. this one looks good ...The only one that doesn't look like ****. Lame.
the other ones would be fanstastic without the flames ...
super nice but only on one side
why still only the removable cheek pads??
and how much more are those 12 extra vents going to do with the slow speeds of DH? but $450 isnt too much more then the D2 right now thankfully.
and how much more are those 12 extra vents going to do with the slow speeds of DH? but $450 isnt too much more then the D2 right now thankfully.
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I had not seen the helmet till last night, it is so wicked looking in person, and light. And stoked to finally have a bike helmet that fits and is comfortable.
They hit the ball out of the park on this one. Well done to the TLD team.
(disclaimer: not sponsurrrred by TLD)
They hit the ball out of the park on this one. Well done to the TLD team.
(disclaimer: not sponsurrrred by TLD)
So heres the question.
Considering that the D3 will be a one hit and trash it helmet, why would you bother buying it over a 661 thats half the price? Or a POC thats the same price, but is able to take multiple hits?
Considering that the D3 will be a one hit and trash it helmet, why would you bother buying it over a 661 thats half the price? Or a POC thats the same price, but is able to take multiple hits?
Sorry for maybe irritating question 
as I'm no downhiller but I read RM's DH forum because people discussing here ussually provide qualified, experienced and/or technically correct information.
Why are you so hot after this helmet ?
I watched that video from start to an end, and there was NO information provided that could tell me why D3 is so better than D2. It is only
100g heavier than D2 , probably that's why they decided to use Ti insted of Alu. Well it should be safer because of 1/4" of expanded polystyrene added. Why don't they present some laboratory crash-test ?
as I'm no downhiller but I read RM's DH forum because people discussing here ussually provide qualified, experienced and/or technically correct information.Why are you so hot after this helmet ?
I watched that video from start to an end, and there was NO information provided that could tell me why D3 is so better than D2. It is only 100g heavier than D2 , probably that's why they decided to use Ti insted of Alu. Well it should be safer because of 1/4" of expanded polystyrene added. Why don't they present some laboratory crash-test ?
You have hit your head too many times in thinking ANY helmet should be used after 'multiple hits'. I have a 661 moto and DH helmet, can't use them any more because they give me a headache within 3 minutes of use. POC seems nice, a tad to 'apple ipod' looking for me...and it has too euro of a shape, I think I would feel like some crazy megaavalanche dude in one.
haha "apple iPod", I totally agree! Very strange euro styling. BUT, the Cortez DH is actually marketed as a multi-hit helmet. Kinda neat I think, and the first time I've heard of that.
multi-hit helmet? wow, no thanks
pro-tec piss-pots have had multi-hit models for years
Why? Not hyping POC or anything, but seems like a good idea to me. I've watched a guy destroy a TLD moto helmet first ride. Pricey if you do that a couple times a year.
If I understand right, the reason that current helmets are one-hit is because of the material used in them. Theres another similar type of material (the styrofoam bit that isn't styrofoam, but I dunno the technical term) that will regain its shape somewhat after a hit. Maybe thats what these guys are using, i dunno. Regardless, it wouldn't be on the market if it wasn't safe.
true, it wouldnt be on the market if it wasnt safe.
ive hit my noggin a few times with my D2 and i know its time for a replacement....like a few years over due.
ive hit my noggin a few times with my D2 and i know its time for a replacement....like a few years over due.
Eh, TLD made a helmet for my balls?!
haha troy lee really have talked some total crap in that marketing video...this new lid is just a lighter version of their moto lids.pretty sure the giro remedy carbon(which i use as an example because it looks similar) will do just as good,if not a better job at protecting your head than the d3 and at a much,much better price.or just buy a troy lee moto lid and save yourself from the marketing bull**** that tld are throwing out about the d3!
Wow, didn't see this one coming (rolls eyes) TLD gets the HYPE machine going maximum overdrive; by releasing photos and videos of their new and improved helmets, in the guiding hands of some of the fastest riders in the world. The pros rocking very good looking simple helmets with hardly any graphics and lots of carbon.
Then Troy simply craps all over it with absolute rubbish for graphics. Nice work fellas!
Just make a simple one, raw carbon with the TLD seal small on both sides. Easy why won't they listen (and I am sure I am not alone when I say; for the love of little baby jeebus, stop with the damn flames and tribal ULTIMATE FIGHTER graphics)
Then Troy simply craps all over it with absolute rubbish for graphics. Nice work fellas!
Just make a simple one, raw carbon with the TLD seal small on both sides. Easy why won't they listen (and I am sure I am not alone when I say; for the love of little baby jeebus, stop with the damn flames and tribal ULTIMATE FIGHTER graphics)
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The reason helmets are one hit use is because the impact material (EPS in this case) selected does not rebound. This is critical to lowering head injury since any rebound will result in either a higher peak acceleration or longer impact duration.
Man, what the hell.......Helmets are seriously looking like **** these days. Im all for a Nice looking helmet, but damn. I am glad to see I am not the only one thinking this, I jsut cant see paying as much as they<industry,not just TLD>are asking for what isnt a huge breakthrough product, just painted all pretty<not really>.
Give me a simple, clean, Helmet that works, Life will be good. I will use it, break it, and replace it.
Give me a simple, clean, Helmet that works, Life will be good. I will use it, break it, and replace it.
I think 2011 Troy Lee Designs graphics are going to be out-sourced to TAP OUT!