@jamiequackers Thanks Jamie! Our design team has experience bringing complex products to the market. When designing FEND, it was essential for us to marry form and function.
Can you share some insight into the testing process you have to go through to sell a helmet in the U.S.? What tradeoffs have you had to make (if any) between portability and protection of the end user?
@automaticyes Hi Alexander, great question. We are following all US CPSC standards and are currently conducting safety tests in our factory with scientific prototypes along with FEA simulations. In terms of tradeoffs, we have had to optimize select materials switching from EPS to EPP for its high impact principles. We have also thickened the foam in certain areas as well as the ABS structure and have added metal rivets to ensure the nylon straps hold securely in place.
@chinaschau Thanks Jordan! FEND is actually more compact than the Carerra helmet as it reduces in size by 70% vs. Carrera which reduces by 20%. Would love to speak more - can you send us a message at contact@fendhelmet.com? Thanks and looking forward!
@sahilc0 Hahaha honestly, anytime you put something on your head it will change the shape of your hair. This is just the unfortunate part of physics : )
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Definitely will buy one when it's released. I've backed way too many failed projects on Kickstarter to even consider backing one now. Good luck guys!
@si_pham Thanks so much for the support! Totally understandable, we've also been burned in the past as well. Just so you're aware our team has implemented well over a dozen products into the market within our timeframe. Thanks for reaching out!
Hi @everyone, I am one of the Co-Founders of FEND,
We just launched FEND, the collapsible bicycle helmet that reduces to one-third of its original size and is fully safe. Whether you’re riding to work or to meet up with friends, you can slip it in your bag until you need it again. The beauty is that it doesn’t take up much room!
We’re happy to answer any questions.
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