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USED IN THIS PROJECT
Although not necessarily an exhaustive list, the following tools and materials, supplied by Easy Composites, were used in this project.
The quantity shown below is the approximate amount used in the project rounded up to the nearest available kit size or quantity.
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Downhill Skateboarding Helmet
This Downhill skateboarding helmet is a project collaboration with current World Champion Downhill Skateboarder Diego poncelet, 3x World Champion & Industrial Designer Martin Siegrist and Aaron Skippings.
The project was to develop an aerodynamic helmet that is capable of breaking the current speed record of 91.17mph - held by British downhill skateboarder Pete Connolly.
The process started by 3D scanning Diego in various positions to build up a 3D model of his body so that we can then design a helmet that fits perfectly to his body shape while creating as small amount of drag as possible.
Once the design was finalised it was then 3D printed in 6 sections and bonded together to make a pattern. A split mould was then taken from the 3D printed pattern.
The helmet was manufactured using the wet lay process and then vacuum bagged for consolidation. It is constructed using a mixture of carbon and carbon Kevlar laminated with epoxy resin. Once finished the helmet, Including the safety inner helmet, weighed just 900 grams!
The project was completed relatively quickly due to a tight deadline as we were scheduled for a wind tunnel test at the Hepia wind tunnel in Geneva with Swiss TV. They were along for the ride to interview and document us. The results were extremely positive and a speed record attempt will be happening in the near future!
Credit Images - Joan Sanso.
Credit 3D Prints - Edwin Van der sar.
ABOUT AARON SKIPPINGS
Aaron Skippings is a British Specialist Bearing Technician based in Gloucestershire who has a keen interest in Downhill Skateboarding, Composites and custom painting. With helmets and many other parts made in Composite, Aaron decided to take up the challenge to learn working with these materials. Nearly everything he learnt was from Easy composite videos and their technical department via email.
CONTACT INFORMATION
| @azzyskipp |
| @diego_poncelet |
| Martin Siegrist website | Martin Siegrist Industrial Design |
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| @mrtn.ch |
| @edvv1n |
| SwissTV YouTube | SwissTV |
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USED IN THIS PROJECT
Although not necessarily an exhaustive list, the following tools and materials, supplied by Easy Composites, were used in this project.
The quantity shown below is the approximate amount used in the project rounded up to the nearest available kit size or quantity.
MATERIALS & CONSUMABLES
MOULD MAKING MATERIALS
VACUUM BAGGING CONSUMABLES
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
REINFORCEMENTS
ABOUT AARON SKIPPINGS
Aaron Skippings is a British Specialist Bearing Technician based in Gloucestershire who has a keen interest in Downhill Skateboarding, Composites and custom painting. With helmets and many other parts made in Composite, Aaron decided to take up the challenge to learn working with these materials. Nearly everything he learnt was from Easy composite videos and their technical department via email.
CONTACT INFORMATION
| @azzyskipp |
| @diego_poncelet |
| Martin Siegrist website | Martin Siegrist Industrial Design |
|---|
| @mrtn.ch |
| @edvv1n |
| SwissTV YouTube | SwissTV |
|---|
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