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Sydney’s Forcite helmet resonates with motorcyclists worldwide

Sydney’s Forcite helmet resonates with motorcyclists worldwide

The company’s smart design incorporates technology to prevent accidents in the first place, as well as offering protection.

Tony DavisMotoring writer

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When Alfred Boyadgis hit an oil slick a few years ago and smashed his motorcycle, the mounting on his helmet camera acted like a lance. It punched into the side of his helmet and he was lucky to escape serious injury.

Boyadgis wondered why the camera couldn’t be built into the helmet. Indeed, in such a smart world, why was his helmet so dumb? Why couldn’t it have warned him of that hazard and helped keep him out of an accident, rather than just protect him once he was in one?

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Tony DavisMotoring writerTony Davis writes on lifestyle specialising in cars. Email Tony at tony.davis@afr.com.au

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