Helmet Innovation to Take Rider Safety to the Next Level
Bob Weber, Co-Founder and CEO of 6D Helmets, joins host Heather Wilson Schiltz for a deep dive into motorcycle rider safety, education and helmet innovation. Hear Bob’s insights on what makes a safer helmet and why rotational energy management is critical.
π§ What Youβll Hear:
β’ The origin story of 6D Helmets and the creation of its ODS technology
β’ Why some traditional helmet standards may no longer reflect real-world crash scenarios
β’ The difference between budget helmets and premium designs
β’ Pros and cons of buckles vs. D-rings in helmet straps
β’ How 6Dβs rebuildable helmet liner helps riders save money and stay protected
β’ The challenges of concussion prevention and why rotational energy matters
β’ Why youth rider education and proper chest protection are more important than ever
β’ A sneak peek at 6Dβs upcoming adventure and mountain bike helmet releases
β’ The story behind 6Dβs memorial ride honoring co-founder Robert Reisinger
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“I just had some knowledge of what I felt helmets were not doing, to the benefit of the athlete or person in an accident, and I thought we could do better by infusing some forward thinking technology into the helmet design. I started working on those concepts and kind of sussing out a solution. I came up with something that I thought would work, and figured I need to get an engineer involved to help me get it over the finish line. That’s where I got in touch with Robert Reisinger, who was my founding partner. And we worked on it together for many years, two years in development and testing and evaluation and all of that. We got it it going and into market by 2013.
-Bob Weber, 6D Helmets Co-Founder & CEO
