A bunch of d3o videos

I haven't the foggiest idea what you need to do to be safe on a motorcycle. I guess my first step would be to not get on the motorcycle, but that's your call.

The above video goes through the advantages and disadvantages of the various materials used to provide protection in a motorcycle jacket: silicon (1:09), thermoplastics (1:40 - though the description of thermoplastics leaves something to be desired), foam (2:32), and viscoelastic materials (3:27) like d3o (SAS Tec, TFArmor, APS Air [though I think that's basically an airbag]- other brands he mentions).

The host's description of d3o is, however, outstanding. He does mention 'grade three' which is a giveaway that he's Canadian.






Apparently the d3o reps give away that gooey d3o can with the drop of a hat. What's with that and where can I get one?

Warning: use of dilatant at 1:15 and Non-Newtonian material a few seconds later. At 2:04, the d3o rep uses a 'hammer' to whack the host's finger inside a d3o blob. Where's the axe smack that I love so much in older d3o videos?



I'll admit to being disappointed here.

I was fully expecting a full-out, bullet shooting at d3o demonstration. I wanted to see d3o either getting blown up or repelling the bullet. Instead we get a bunch of BBs shot at d3o - which might be neat if you hadn't already been built up to expect something more.



It goes without saying. Don't try this at home - though the energy absorption in d3o is impressive.



Every student wants to try filling their egg drop carton with Silly Putty. I have no idea why.

But here's an egg-drop test using silly putty and - separately - d3o.



Again with the stretchy d3o sample.

I appreciate the vigor with which these guys conduct their tests.

The hammer smack against the d3o-wrapped finger is far more enthusiastic here. The phones are rested by throwing them against the wall not just by casually dropping them.

At 3:40, [d3o] "transmits the energy across the whole sheet." I'm pretty sure transmits is not correct there.



What the heck? More d3o demonstration 'putty'...?

I want one of those d3o demonstrator kits with the orange-end 'hammer' and especially the two 'pucks' at 2:55. Wonder if they're on ebay.

(Follow up - They aren't. And the d3o website says the following, "Due to an extremely high number of enquiries, we are unable to respond to requests from students, schools, or universities. We are also unable to supply samples of any D3O materials (or “goo”)." - which is wildly disappointing.)



Now things are just getting weird...

Japanese TV is largely a mystery to me. There is actual content here that's pretty interesting, but it's presented in such weird ways that it's tough to get to. There are sound effects and rolling titles and mute performers, and it's just so odd.

Luckily, however, there's an un-squished apple to show you how awesome d3o is.



Remember when I said things were weird?

Nevermind. This video is way weirder than that one.