Helmets

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New Special Forces Helmets Are Terrifyingly Cool

1:45PM February 1, 2012 | Sam Biddle

Part of Seal Team 6′s success is their sheer killing prowess. In, out, shots fired. Smooth and perfect, like a hand dipped into water. But it also helps to look very scary. These newest spec ops helmets will help! More »

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Folding Bike Helmet Is Cyclist’s Dream Come True

4:00AM February 1, 2012 | Jamie Condliffe

Cycling in cities is a great idea: it’s quick, cheap, and you even get some exercise. But the number of people that don’t wear a helmet is frankly terrifying. Maybe this folding helmet will help change that. More »

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The Evolution Of Protection For Your Noggin

4:00AM January 6, 2012 | Kristen Philipkoski

Your head does a pretty great job of keeping your brain safe most of the time. Your skull can take a lot of jostling before your thinker suffers damage. More »

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Cardo Scala Rider Review: Check Your Head

7:30AM October 25, 2011 | Joel Johnson

Riding a motorcycle is a very solitary experience — that’s half the appeal. So who knew how much I would like being able to chat to other riders or even use my iPhone? More »

Science

New Night Vision Helmets For F-35 Pilots Are Insane-Looking

3:30PM October 14, 2011 | Sam Biddle

What happens when the extremely expensive helmet you cooked up for the extremely expensive F-35 doesn’t, uh, work? You strap together a new one in a hurry. This wicked looking replacement was gutted and filled with crazy killer optics. More »

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8 Tools To Keep You From Being Eaten While On Safari

7:00AM September 21, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

Forget the tigers and bears, I don’t want one of these big cats nomming on my skull. These eight tools will help you stay alive — and possibly even let you enjoy — your trip to Africa. More »

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DIY Daft Punk Helmet Will Win Best Costume At Any Party

11:30AM September 20, 2011 | Adrian Covert

Not satisfied with his previous work replicating the Daft Punk helmet worn Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Harrison Krix went and made a replica of Thomas Bangalter’s helmet from scratch, ending up with a finished product as amazing as the orignal. More »

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This Stormtrooper Helmet Is Made Completely Out Of Sneakers

10:40AM September 18, 2011 | Kwame Opam

This helmet was made for Star Wars Remix out of actual Adidas Star Wars skate shoes. It’s completely fit to wear. You can even buy it. I think I just might, too. More »

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Inflatable Bicycle Helmet Or Unused Prop From An Alien Movie?

8:00PM September 5, 2011 | Jack Loftus

I really can’t tell if this model’s beautiful life is about to be saved or snuffed out by some kind of bulbous brain sucker. More »

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An LED Helmet For The Techno Viking

3:39PM September 2, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

This techno viking helmet created by Garrett Mace is just so cool you’ll want to make one for your next party. More »