Carbon Fiber Kayak Helmet layup


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Toby.C
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Does anyone have any experience in making a white water kayak helmet??

I have made the plug and the mold but my test helmet came out still quite flexible? 

just wondering on recommendations for layup specs to get a solid helmet suitable for kayaking. I know that it is probably just a case of more is better but I am trying to keep weight down as much as possible as it is a race helmet after all thats why i want to go the composite route.

any help or advice would be greatly appreciated
thanks
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Matthieu Libeert
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heres a fieldhockey helmet I've made... it"s a bit too strong Smile could use les next time


Matthieu Libeert
Founder MAT2 Composites X Sports
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www.mat2composites.com




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