Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
M O R P H E R – folding bicycle helmet
LAST month I attended the British Inventions Show.
The stand-out product was the stand by the entrance.
It took me about one second to sense that this was a good idea.
I met the inventor, Jeff Wolf OBE, who explained his head was saved by a regular helmet ... yet few cyclists trouble to wear them. It set him thinking:
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/morpher-folding-helmet-technology
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Permalink Reply by Clive Carter on
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empyrean_aisles: yes:
Conforms to CE EN1078:2012+A1:2012
During the long, delayed development and testing, the meeting of international standards were the most important goals of all. I think inventor Jeff Woolf was holding his breath during these tests.
For convenience, I think I'll leave it latched at home and only unlatch it at the 'other end'. When it's unlatched and folded, it's remarkably thin, reducing considerably the otherwise bulk.
It is a clever design. The outer dimensions of the box it came in, are: 8 x 25 x 30 cm.
To help illustrate what has been achieved: it folds to about three inches thick and when folded, the two sides are clasped together by little magnets.
It's also suitable for skateboarders or roller skaters.
Photos in due course!
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Permalink Reply by Jeff Woolf on
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Thanks Clive, you are entirely correct. The helmet conforms to CE standards (CE EN1078:2012+A1:2012) as such, is CE marked, just like any other helmet on the market. This certification is obviously obtained via independent official testing facilities. In this case SGS (the largest testing company in the world, I believe) issued the certification.
Best regards
Jeff Woolf (Inventor)
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That's great to hear, thanks for sharing that. I hope you have years of safe and happy cycling with the Morpher helmet.
Thanks
Jeff Woolf (Inventor of Morpher)
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Jeff, it was a wait, but worth it. Thanks for the updates during the long, frustrating development process. I expect you've learnt many things along the way!
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Permalink Reply by Antoinette on
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Whoa! 450 euros is hugely expensive. For £50 you can get a full face motorcycle crash helmet which has the added benefit of protecting your face and even more importantly your teeth. My sister in law had a £5,000 bill for replacing her front teeth when she was knocked off her bike.
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Antoinette, where does this figure of 450 euros come from please?
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That's what Alex posted further up the post thread.. page 2 I think... why, how much is it?
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No, that's the hovding, an inflatable airbag helmet. Some members deleted posts from the thread so it doesn't make sense now.
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Hi Antoinette
It's not (nor has ever been) 450 Euros!! It is available right now on Indiegogo for $113 (£80). I am not entirely sure what the eventual UK retail price will be as that will be up to the bike retailers etc but I am hoping it will be in the £80 to £90 range.
I think that because of it's folding capability and thus its portability and convenience, it represents great value.
Jeff (Inventor of Morpher)
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Website suggests $151 retail.
There doesn't seem to be anything in the way of dimensions on the website which is curious.
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