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Neo-Vintage Motorcycle Helmets

Chad Hodge's Safe Helmet Design is Inspired by Retro Helmets

— September 19, 2014 — Autos
Since the first polystyrene helmet was created nearly 60 years ago, there have been several certifications that have been put in place to update safe helmet design. However, there are plenty of people who still lust after the look of some of the first helmets to come from Bell Auto Parts. Taking inspiration from 70s-style helmets, Chad Hodge decided to take matters into his own hands and create a design that would comply with today's safety standard, yet satisfy that need for nostalgia.

Since there's nothing quite like it on the market, Hodge notes that "I tried to consider that there'd be a pretty broad spectrum of people that would be attracted to it—everything from the scooter crowd to guys riding Harleys." As a result, the finished design is sleek and stylish, and most of all, safe.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-inspired Helmet Designs - The growing demand for vintage-style motorcycle helmets presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create retro-inspired designs that meet modern safety standards.
2. Nostalgia-driven Consumer Preferences - Consumers' desire for nostalgia opens up a market for products that combine vintage aesthetics with contemporary functionality, such as motorcycle helmets that hark back to earlier designs.
3. Safety-compliant Niche Products - The success of the neo-vintage motorcycle helmet highlights the potential for the development of niche products that target specific consumer segments, such as riders seeking safety-certified retro helmets.
Industry Implications
1. Motorcycle Equipment Manufacturing - Manufacturers in the motorcycle equipment industry can capitalize on the trend of retro-inspired helmet designs by introducing new products that cater to consumers seeking both vintage aesthetics and modern safety features.
2. Safety Certification and Standards - The growth of retro helmet designs presents an opportunity for safety certification organizations and standards bodies to collaborate with manufacturers and create guidelines specific to vintage-style helmets that meet current safety standards.
3. Consumer Goods Retail - Retailers specializing in consumer goods, such as motorcycle accessories, can tap into the demand for nostalgia-driven products by offering a curated selection of retro-inspired helmets that meet safety requirements.
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