Creative Design in Helmet Technology in the Quest for Reducing Head Injury!

Welcome to the Next Level –A Safety Solution Long Overdue.

Now available at Rising Sun Cycles -CLICK HERE
Our Inventory is just starting to arrive a little each week due to high demand for these helmets and ramping up of production.

Click Here to check out the introduction video

 6D Helmet Introduction

 

The 6D ATR-1 off-road helmet incorporates revolutionary Omni-Directional Suspension™ ( ODS™ ) technology which is a patent-pending kinetic energy management solution.

ODS™ is designed to protect your brain over a broader range of impact energy; particularly low–threshold energy prevalent in most accidents. Low-threshold impact energy is the primary cause of concussion and second impact syndrome*. Independent laboratory testing also confirms a significant reduction in angular acceleration energy with ODS™. Angular acceleration is the primary cause of rotational brain injury, which is a potentially deadly and life-changing impairment.

The improved performance of 6D’s exclusive ODS™ technology can reduce the likelihood and propensity of concussion over traditional helmet designs. Although no helmet can protect you from all potential impacts or injury, the 6D ATR-1 was engineered to provide active free-motion capability within the helmet’s protective

liner and exceed current relevant helmet standards.

*Second-impact syndrome is a condition in which the brain swells rapidly and catastrophically after a person suffers a second concussion before symptoms from an earlier one have subsided. This potentially deadly second blow may occur days, weeks or minutes after an initial concussion.

A Fresh, New, Creative Design in Helmet Technology in the Quest for Reducing Head Injury! - A word from the Founder

Today, helmet technology is stagnant... multi-density EPS is about all we’ve gotten over many, many years of development... maybe some larger shells, more foam, but that alone will not improve the helmet to the level that our athletes need and deserve.

The more we studied the problems, the testing methodologies, and learned about head injury, the more we realized it would require a very creative and completely new approach to build a truly improved helmet. The helmet would need to manage critical angular acceleration energy issues present in all impacts, as well as reduce low-threshold energy transfer to the brain. We need a softer, more compliant helmet design, but without compromising high-energy performance.

This became our challenge and our goal: to develop a revolutionary design concept utilizing creative, forward-thinking technology that would change the market and improve the safety capabilities of the sport’s helmet.

Bob Weber

Founder / CEO

Check out the company website for more details http://www.6dhelmets.com

ODS™ ( Omni-Directional Suspension™ )

6D’s revolutionary patent pending ODS™ ( Omni-Directional Suspension™ ) represents a fully active, in-helmet suspension andkinetic energy management  system. The mechanics, engineering, materials, and manufacturing are very  omplicated, but actually, the concept is quite simple.

Working with leading research and development experts in the area of motorcycle helmet safety, design, and advanced product testing, our goal was simple; design a better performing off-road motorcycle helmet. We applied creative ‘clean-sheet’ engineering concepts to the problem and started building prototype helmets for testing. Extensive testing provided data to support a vastly superior ‘proof of concept’ design. This design matrix was taken into beta testing for further evaluation and development, and then on to pre-production testing.

To manage kinetic energy ( including linear, angular, and lower-threshold acceleration energy ), the ODS™ system starts with an internal EPS liner not unlike traditional helmets; but that is where the similarities end. With the ODS™ system, the EPS liner is divided, creating a compound-liner assembly. These two liners are separated by a very specific programmed array of elastomeric isolation dampers creating an air-gap. It is this array of isolation dampers surrounding the entire liner, combined with the air-gap, that affords the free-motion suspension capability of ODS.™

The unique ‘hourglass’ shape designed into the elastomeric isolation dampers function with specially designed frusto-conical ramping chambers within the ODS™ system to produce a rapidly escalating spring rate under compressive load. These same features allow the split liner system to shear omni-directionally within itself to provide improved performance against oblique impacts and angular acceleration demands. There is no other helmet technology that can offer these combined energy management features.

6D’s™ innovative ODS™ system improves impact force management within the helmet’s interior environment. Omni-Directional Suspension™ ( ODS™ ) technology is designed to protect your head over a broader range of energy transfer; especially angular energy in low and high velocity impacts, than traditional helmet designs. In testing, ODS™ has shown to significantly reduce the energy transferred to the head. This can reduce the likelihood of a concussion or brain injury over a traditional helmet.

When it is time for a new off road helmet, these should be the top of your list!
Road and Road Racing helmets are scheduled for 2014.

Sincerely,

Steven Aspland
Rising Sun Cycles LLC
steve@rscycles.com
US Importer for Battle Factory Products

GPS Lap Timer/Recorder
Bonded Importer # 9912AZ725
860-916-3696
http://www.rscycles.com
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Build your online business using Social Media

Build your online business using social media with a team that will help better your life.

As expected, the end of a cycle of the Mayan calendar is behind us, 2013 is here and so are we, so it is time to make a change to better our lives.

A Life Changing Opportunity

What if there were an opportunity that could help you to better promote your current business, favorite hobby or any subject that interests you? And what if, while doing so, you are selling positions in this opportunity to help other people do the same while making commissions on these sales?

There is, and it fits perfectly into the mentality of today’s world, where everyone wants to write about where they are and what they are doing with Facebook, Twitter etc so why not also post this information where it can make you a good size second income or, as many people are doing, an extraordinary primary income?
Many people are using this system to simply promote their current ventures, but with a little more work, many are exceeding their previous income while using these tools. Watch the informational video that could change your future.

Here’s What Empower Network Can Let You Do! Click on the picture below to see Dakota McLean’s story

Joining a Group, You are not on your own!

This opportunity has been well organized with a hierarchy of members with support web sites, forums, weekly conference calls and many national meetings you can attend (The Austin, TX event was Jan 18-20, 2013). All of this to help support you while involved and to take this to any level you have a vision to. This is more than an opportunity, it is a movement!

When I was presented the information the first thing I did, as we all would now a days, is to do a web search looking for negatives or to see if this was just a flat out scam. I found no negatives, only many positives and reports from successful people involved in this “movement”.

Review these videos.You owe yourself and your family to at least take a good look at this opportunity, so grab a cup of coffee and watch the videos and imagine the possibilities.

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If you not want to watch another video from the founders (although recommended) then CLICK HERE to see the offer and go all in.

It is a good day to Make a Decision. Join the Extreme Team!

No commitment. If you are not interested, opted out, if you do buy in (a minimal buy-in) and decide it is not working for you, cancel your membership, that simple.
Most of us spend half the day in front of our computers running our businesses now a days, so this will not change to your schedule much.

It could help change your life and in these financial times we find ourselves in, we can all use some help and support from like minded people to make all our lives a little better.
As we have seen of late here in the US, our employees in Washington are not going to be able to do much to help us, so we are on our own, at least for the time being. Let’s make it happen!

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Another interesting read. Jump to page 46. - CLICK HERE

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill

Steve Aspland
PO Box 877, Ashburnham MA 01430

Penguin Roadracing School News

A little interesting information concerning 2013 Penguin Roadracing School season which I thought I would pass along. I work with the organization and if you are going to be on the East Coast, you may want to look in to attending. Spaces will sell out, so plan ahead.   – Steve Aspland

Special guests Doug Chandler and Eric Bostrom headline 2013 Ducati Revs Events

Superbike stars, Doug Chandler & Eric Bostrom will join the Penguin Roadracing School for the 2013 Ducati Revs events. The New England event is June 24 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway – The NJ event is September 21 & 22 at New Jersey Motorsports Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Doug Chandler / Eric Bostrom

Mar. 26, 2013 - WINCHENDON, Mass. – Winchendon, MA  –  AMA Superbike stars, Doug Chandler and Eric Bostrom will join the Penguin Roadracing School for their 2013 Ducati Revs events.    Doug Chandler will be featured at Ducati Revs New England on Monday, June 24, 2013 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire.   Eric Bostrom will appear at Ducati Revs New Jersey, Saturday and Sunday, September 21 & 22 at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey.

“Doug and Eric are incredible additions to our 2013 Ducati Revs events. Both these champions have had a high level success in a variety of motorcycle competitions while being great ambassadors for the sport. The combination makes them a perfect fit for our Ducati Revs event mission. I look forward to working with both of them,” said Eric Wood, President of the Penguin Roadracing School.

Doug Chandler, who was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2006 is one of the world’s most versatile racers.  Doug is only one of 4 racers to win the AMA Grand Slam which includes national wins at the mile, half-mile, short track, TT and road races.   Chandler’s long list of wins includes an impressive 3 AMA Superbike titles including back to back wins in 1996 and 1997.   Doug also stood atop the podium in World Superbike and AMA Supermoto races and was a leading competitor in the Grand Prix Motorcycle Series.  Doug’s involvement with Ducati started in 1993 and 1994 while he was on the Cagiva GP team in Europe.  During that time Doug was testing with Ducati and was instrumental in developing Carl Fogarty’s first championship season. In the United States, Doug competed in Superbike and Formula Extreme Championships as a pilot for the HMC Ducati team in 2002 and 2004.  Today, Doug runs a successful performance shop serving both the bicycle and motorcycle markets in Salinas, California as well as providing small group motorcycle rider training at race tracks in Northern California. http://www.DougChandler.com

Returning guest rider, Eric Bostrom, will be featured at this year’s “Ride with the Stars” event on September 21 and 22 at New Jersey Motorsports Park.  The multi-talented Eric Bostrom rode superbikes for the Austin Ducati team in 2004 and the Parts Unlimited Ducati team 2005.  Eric’s career also boasts a host of motorcycle disciplines including reaching the highest levels with Championships in Dirt Track, Supertwins, Formula Extreme and Supersport competition. Recently, Bostrom piloted an e-Bike in the TTXGP e-Powered race at Laguna Seca. Today, Eric remains on two-wheels daily whether he is covering the latest Motorcycle introduction as a Moto-Journalist or competing in USA-Cycling competitions for Team Sho-air/Cannondale.  Recently, Eric placed himself on the podium in both Cyclocross and grueling Cross Country Marathon completions.

“I’m already counting the days down till we get to Ducati Rev’s New Jersey with the Penguin racing school. Riding the NJ circuit and being a part of the experienced Penguin staff is a highlighted day on my calendar.” – Eric Bostrom  http://youtu.be/fM0yPswGRQQ?t=3s

The unique Ducati Revs events are hosted by the Penguin Roadracing School in conjunction with participating Ducati dealers and supported by Ducati North America. The events are open to all motorcycle riders, regardless of brand. For more information and a list of participating dealers visit:http://www.penguinracing.com/pages/25_ducati_revs_new_eng…
andhttp://www.penguinracing.com/pages/454_ride_with_the_stars_september_21_23_at_njmp.cfm  or call the Penguin School at (978) 400-8204.

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For information regarding this release please contact:
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Founded in 1973 by Jerry Wood and Joe Ziegler, the Penguin RoadRacing School based in Winchendon, MA, is the nation’s first and longest running motorcycle training school. The school was key in helping transform roadracing safety as the sport grew in the 1970’s. The first Penguin School manual “Learn to Fly” provided riders with a game plan for a complete understanding of roadracing rules and safety procedures as well as a solid path to improve their skills.  The school grew under the leadership of Jerry Wood and their first advanced class instructor, factory rider, John Bettencourt.  John was succeeded by the famous US Superbike privateer, Dale Quarterley. Currently, under the leadership of Eric Wood, son of founder Jerry Wood, the school has expanded from its base operation at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to include schools in New Jersey and Florida. Utilizing advanced training materials, with the industry’s best team of lead instructors, the school trains thousands street riders and racers in basic and advanced skills. For more information on the Penguin school visit www.penguinracing.com.

Energy Drinks and Caffeine Related Problems

There has been a lot of talk about all the High Energy drinks that primarily rely on Caffeine causing major health problems. 

Mostly for frequent users and certainly for those who abuse by over indulging or adding alcohol to the mix. This is not a current problem, it has been been on going for many years, but has escalated due to the rushed life style we all now live and the need for more energy to keep up. Read this article from the Journal of the American Medical Association.
http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1487123

The makers of Ruck-Pack knew that there had to be a better way
and they created a caffeine free energy shot.Once you try it you will realize that caffeine is not the answer and those
two cups of coffee you had this morning are enough caffeine for the day.

LIFE’S COMBAT NUTRITION

RuckPack is the combination of an energy shot BATTLE TESTED and nutritional supplement; defining a new category within the energy drink and sports energy drink markets – Peak Performance Nutrition. The only nutritional shot created on the battlefield by Special Operations Forces Marines for the rigor of war, RuckPack is proven to sustain peak mental and physical performance.

RuckPack was developed by Robert Dyer, an active duty Marine Corps Officer and other Special Ops Marines to provide a single source of supplemental nutrition for troops in the battlefield. Officer Dyer’s vision was to produce a power-packed vitamin & energy shot capable of delivering maximum performance, caffeine-free.

RuckPack Energy and Wellness

PEAK PERFORMANCE NUTRITION

RuckPack is now available to elite athletes, and other active people seeking a boost in energy, endurance, and overall health from natural sources.

Packed with natural (clean!) energy and loaded with essential vitamins, RuckPack® delivers only what the body needs, and nothing more, in a delicious 2oz shot earning a BevNET 4 out of 5 stars.

All RuckPack ingredients work together to promote lasting energy and core wellness.

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No empty energy. No niacin flush. No shakes. No jolt. No crash. No nasty chemical aftertaste.

RuckPack focuses on attitude, sharp cognitive skills, strong bones, electrolyte charged bodies, good circulation, strong muscles, healthy joints, and a responsive immune system

Ingredients

Vitamins: C, B6, B12, D3
Electrolytes: Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium
Branch Chained Amino Acids
Other: Theobromine, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Alpha-Glyceral Phosphoryl Choline (A-GPC) Click the image below to see the label.

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 Steven Aspland
Rising Sun Cycles LLC
US Importer for Battle Factory Products
GPS Lap Timer/Recorder
Bonded Importer # 9912AZ725
860-916-3696 http://www.rscycles.com

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RePlay Digital Sports Camera

RePlay Digital Sports Cameras are the perfect way to document your sporting activities. They are also a great complement to your Qstarz GPS Lap timer which will synchronize up to nine digital camera feeds to your GPS data for great analyzing of your event. Full HD is now smaller and lighter The XD1080 Also check out the 720HD camera Still Small & Simple Replay XD1080 HD video camera is all about small and simple. Starting with the small design of the original Replay XD video camera and a clean sheet of paper, we managed to put full HD video into a small package.Featuring a water-resistant, hard anodized, rugged aluminum housing for your extreme adventures. The Replay XD1080 is the smallest and lightest full HD video action-camera on the market.Simple, ON/OFF and Start/Stop make theReplay XD1080 camera easy to operate. Simply turn it ON and Press Record to Start. The built-in LED & Vibration Feedback tells you that you’re ready to go.It’s really that simple. Rotate, Tilt, Swivel, Clip Mount, Etc.  Replay XD1080 can be mounted practically anywhere due to its small form-factor and all-round shape. There are two mounts included with each system to get you recording in no-time. HeimLock Mount (Swivel/Tilt): Features spherical adjustment with an eccentric cam-lock for a rock solid mount. Over 1,036,800 Mounting Positions with 360º lens rotation, 360º camera rotation, and 8º of tilt, not including the unlimited areas you can mount 1 of 4 included SnapTray VHB bases.Included are 2 Flat SnapTrays and 2 Curved SnapTrays with 3M® VHB adhesive to securely mount to smooth surfaces: metal, paint, powdercoat, LSE & HSE plastic. 3M® VHB adhesive ensures secure mounting and removal without harming your surface. LowBoy Mount (Fixed): Lowest profile mount, offers 360º lens rotation. Designed to be low and out-of-the-way. Compatible with our SnapTray VHB bases. HardCore (Billet): Optional billet-aluminum pro mounts are available for the most demanding action and motorsport applications. Tubular, Flat, Curved, Tripod, Universal, & Specialty mounts are available for eveything from skate boards to a Picatinny Rail Mount for your rifle. Live Action via HDMI Replay XD1080 is the first to stream full 1080 HD through the built-in HDMI out connector. You can record and stream your video simultaneously or just stream your video straight to an external HD recorder or transmitter. Compatible with: Live streaming via HDMI microwave, WiFi, 4G Transmitters & HDMI In HD Recording Decks. Finely Tuned Optics Replay XD1080 features class leading optics. Never before has an action-camera featured such a high quality lens. With its custom designed wide angle 135º, f3.1 lens, and anti-glare coating, this lens is finely-tuned to match the 5MP CMOS sensor for better clarity, accurate color, and minimal image distortion. Replay XD1080 also features a removable front lens bezel to accept our ProLens 37MM Adapter for aftermarket Lens and Filter kits Audio Times Two Internal Audio: Along with everything else, we spend a lot of time obsessing over audio. We’ve accumulated thousands of hours developing, engineering, and testing the right combination of acoustic materials and microphones to suppress windnoise yet still capture realistic audio. External Audio: For the extra critical audio situation we have built in an External Audio option to connect high quality Lav Mics, Ext. Audio sources, or other In-car Radio Communication through a standard 3.5mm Mini-jack adapter. External Audio Line-In available via Replay XD1080 Mic Kit. Many Modes. Easy to Use. 1080P@30fps, 960P@30fps, 720P@60fps, 720@30fps, Photo@3, 5, 15 & 30 sec, Internal Audio, External Audio, Rec, Stop, Play, Skip Forward, Skip Reverse, Clip File, Live Video Out. Wow. That’s a lot of modes. Don’t worry we made it easy. Set the Mode once and it sticks. There’s no need to count button presses or reset your settings each time you use the Replay XD1080. If you forgot what mode you were in or what they mean, just look inside the rear cover for a simple reminder. Size Really Matters. Replay XD1080 was designed with size and weight in mind. HD cameras don’t need to be big and bulky to capture great video. Replay XD1080 utilizes the perfect blend of size, shape, and style.

Resilient

Replay XD1080 features a high-strength aerospace aluminum body – Mil-Spec hard-anodized for extreme durability to withstand the inherent demands of video-actionography.

Weather-resistance is a must when dealing with action-cameras, so Replay XD1080 features a double o-ring sealed lens bezel, rear cap, and top push buttons to keep out those harsh elements.

Available at http://www.rscycles.com/category_s/448.htm

Visit Rising Sun Cycles web site at http://www.rscycles.com

 Steven Aspland
Rising Sun Cycles LLC
US Importer for Battle Factory Products
GPS Lap Timer/Recorder
Bonded Importer # 9912AZ725
860-916-3696 http://www.rscycles.com

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QSTARZ GPS Lap Timers for Improving Racing Performance

The 2013 race Season is here. Take a look at QSTARZ GPS Lap Timers for Improving Racing Performance

Rising Sun Cycles has been handling the QSTARZ line of GPS devices for the last few years

QSTARZ LT-Q6000 GPS Lap Timer

which has made the BT-Q1000eX a very popular racing tool. The LT-Q6000 which was released in time for the 2012 season is the first GPS Lap Timer with a color display, based on 10Hz GPS technology which allows racers to track, analyze, and compare their racing performance. The display shows progress instantly while on the track. Then data can then be downloaded to a PC for analysis to help determine improvements to be made for the next session on the course. A GPS Lap Timer with a Color display and racing analyst software rich with options at a very affordable cost. The QSTARZ line is available through Rising Sun Cycles LLC, a leading supplier of racing supplies in the USA with business worldwide. http://www.rscycles.com

Color display shows racing performance changes every tenth of a second

QSTARZ engineers know racers are striving to improve with every second. The LT-Q6000 GPS Lap Timer was designed to give the racer instant feedback of their performance by using color changes on the display and 10Hz GPS technology to take performance to an entirely new level. Racers will be able to see their progress precisely and clearly. Whether Drag Racing, Circuit racing or Rally, the color display shows changes in performance by changing color. To compare the current lap to the previous the display shows Green to show a faster lap, Red means a slower than previous lap. The LT-Q6000 GPS Lap Timer helps racers to know their progress and make instant decisions even at extremely high speed without trying to concentrate to read the equipment display.

User friendly with instant data recall
This is a professional high quality lap timer for all levels of racers. The LT-Q6000 QSTARZ GPS Lap Timer provides the best information for tuning the team’s race vehicle and for improving the racer’s skills. Racing history such as best lap time, section time, max speed, average speed, G-value…etc can be easily reviewed.

Powerful Racing Analyzing Software.
Improving racing performance has never been easier. QSTARZ GPS Lap Timer is packaged with the QRacing 3.2 software to analyze racing data. QRacing 3.2 supports graph statistics to analyze and plot racing data. Racers will also welcome the G-force display, G-value distribution status and track view integration with Acceleration/Brake line. In addition to the outstanding racing data analysis feature, QRacing 3.2 software will also synchronize up to 9 videos with track data for playback. This gives a full experience of racing efforts and a better understanding of improvements that can be made the next time on the track. Steve Aspland of Rising Sun Cycles said “When we showed our rider the data he was very impressed that from the fastest section times he could see what his ultimate lap time could be if he put all the best split times together in a single lap.” QSTARZ software is not currently compatible with an Apple computer. Check out our Replay XD digital camera which is a perfect complement to your Qstarz GPS Lap Timer. Sync your video feed with your lap timer output to graphically see how you can make improvements the next time on the track.

Price & Availability.
With more than 10 years experience with GPS technology and the company’s ambition of

QStarz BT-Q1000eX

leading the industry, QSTARZ International of Taipei, Taiwan announced the LT-Q6000 GPS Lap Timer with color display at the price of just $499.00 USD. The unit comes nicely packaged in two configurations. The LT-Q6000-CX includes a windshield suction mount and the LT-Q6000-MX has a 3M adhesive type mount. Both mounts can be purchased individually if you plan to move your device between vehicles. The BT-Q1000eX 10Hz unit which does not have a display is available for $199.00

For more information about this GPS Lap Timer, please go to
http://www.rscycles.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=373

About Rising Sun Cycles

Rising Sun Cycles has been importers of new and used Yamaha and Honda Grand Prix Road Racing Motorcycles and replacement parts and accessories since 1997. RSC offers OEM and aftermarket products needed to keep grand prix machines on the race track as well as maintenance tools and accessories needed for the improvement of the racing effort such as partnering with award winning Qstarz GPS timing devices. Rising Sun Cycles has also sponsored various racing organizations such as the USGPRU.net who promote Grand Prix racing in the USA. RSC has expanded its line to include all forms of motorcycle racing needs. Adding more products to our site is an ongoing process. In addition to the Battle Factory line, SBS Racing Brake Pads, Qstarz GPS Lap Timers, Replay HD digital cameras and many limited production items from around the world, we have added the entire Woodcraft collection of case covers, frame sliders and their Amour Bodies line of race bodywork. We have also just become a dealer for http://www.6dhelmets.com which has reinvented the safety helmet. You will be hearing a lot about this helmet which is currently being used on Supercross. Also check out our Closeout and Sales page which will be changing often.

Visit Rising Sun Cycles web site at http://www.rscycles.com

 Steven Aspland
Rising Sun Cycles LLC
US Importer for Battle Factory Products
GPS Lap Timer/Recorder
Bonded Importer # 9912AZ725
860-916-3696 http://www.rscycles.com

Rising Sun Cycles on Facebook – Click Here

http://www.srasplandmarketing.com