Did you know that modern motorcycle helmets have little to no metal in them? If they were made from metals, they would transfer the shock to the wearer rather than absorbing the blow, and the results would be disastrous.
If not metal, what is the best material to make a motorcycle helmet out of? The answer is carbon fiber.
Carbon fiber outperforms every other material used to make helmets in every way that counts. Learn more about the benefits of switching to a carbon fiber helmet in this blog post.
1. High Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Many beneficial aspects of carbon fiber helmets owe their existence to the material’s incredible strength-to-weight ratio. In real carbon fiber, you have a far stronger material at the same relative weight when compared to alternatives (polycarbonates and composites).
The strength of carbon fiber can be exploited in two ways. You can either get a heavier helmet that will confer unearthly levels of protection or get a lighter helmet that protects you as much as your current, heavier helmet.
2. Carbon Fiber Makes Roomier Helmets
Part of the benefit is that carbon fiber also offers more strength while taking up less space. In helmet design, this translates to more customizability and the possibility to fit in more padding. In both cases, you get a more comfortable helmet.
3. Carbon Fiber Helmets Are More Aerodynamic
If carbon fiber safety benefits are the priority, then the aerodynamic benefit is a close second. A carbon fiber helmet with the right resin finish can cut through air like a hot knife through butter. The material’s flexibility also allows for more aerodynamic designs while maintaining a safe structure.
4. Carbon Fiber Helmets Are Cooler
We’re not talking about their style or the way they look in this paragraph. Carbon fiber designs can be interwoven with extra vents to cool the wearer without losing any of the protection factor. The material also helps insulate the wearer from nearby heat sources.
5. Carbon Fiber Is More Durable
Carbon fiber is also sometimes described as having a “near infinite” fatigue life. A well-made carbon fiber helmet could be the only helmet you ever need as long as you maintain the joints and visor. This also makes it a sustainable material in that the rate of replacement is obscenely low.
With a resin finish, your carbon fiber helmet will also be scratch-resistant. In that way, carbon fiber helmets’ durability preserves their aesthetic appeal as well as their safety factor.
Having a Carbon Fiber Helmet Made
Buying a carbon fiber helmet is a bigger investment than the alternative, but it’ll be the last helmet you’ll ever need to (or want to) buy. The material’s high strength-to-weight ratio and its flexibility make for a wide range of design options. You can optimize for strength, comfort, aerodynamics, or a blend of your choosing.
If you want all the carbon fiber helmet advantages, you can either buy a carbon fiber helmet or have one custom-designed and manufactured. SMI Composites has an unmatched commitment to quality and offers a wide range of manufacturing capabilities. Contact us today to find an industry-leading partner in carbon fiber manufacturing.
