Why OBO chose not to use D3O
A little over 7 years ago, a radical new protection polymer called D30 was offered to OBO
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OBO Helmet Safety
The amount of energy in a hockey ball is huge… the concussion and face injury danger to goalies if not well equipped is real. Find out all about the OBO helmets, what speeds each helmet protects to and the lab tests OBO performs.
Air Cannon Helps OBO Test its Latest Mask
CRASH TEST: The air cannon used in impact testing at the OBO laboratory in Palmerston North. The Antipodean collider is actually a form of air cannon used in testing helmets, face masks and other protective gear developed by the Palmerston North-based sports equipment manufacturer, OBO. OBO is now well into the design and prototype construction … Continue reading “Air Cannon Helps OBO Test its Latest Mask”
New Look Faceoff
Great article on the new FaceOff. Coming soon to OBO.
Testing Times
What use would Kiwi sports equipment manufacturer OBO have for high-speed cameras, capable of capturing 2,000 frames per second? The answer to that question isn’t that obvious, but damn cool. Read more about OBO and Nightside Test Design’s clever use of high-tech gear for designing their products.
New Science is Saving Faces
A spin-off from OBO’s new knowledge could also lead to riot police around the world wearing protective gear made in New Zealand. A $217,000 investment from TechNZ, the business investment arm of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology, is helping OBO understand exactly what happens to the body, particularly the face and head, when … Continue reading “New Science is Saving Faces”
New Test Lab Tackles Sports Injuries “Head-On”
Media release, 7 May 2008, Nightside Test Design Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand: Christchurch based company test engineering company Nightside Test Design is showcasing slow motion video clips of their latest vision and data project at the EMEX trade show currently running in Auckland, demonstrating the impact of cricket and hockey balls on standard sports helmets.