It is currently Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:47 am



Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
Deflexion Body Armor 
Author Message
Stranger
User avatar

Joined: Sat Apr 12, 2003 1:14 pm
Posts: 6295
Location: Estonia
Reply with quote
Post Deflexion Body Armor
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/dow-corning ... -9048.html
Quote:
A silicone-based textile called Deflexion, while its passive state is quite flexible, it immediately hardens upon receiving an impact.

_________________
When someone asks how rich you are, quote Rinox " I don't even have a rusty nail to scratch my butt with...!"

Be well or Get Help!!


Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:29 am
Profile
Minor Diety
User avatar

Joined: Fri Apr 11, 2003 5:09 pm
Posts: 4003
Location: Walsall, West Mids, UK
Reply with quote
Post Re: Deflexion Body Armor
I think I read about this, or something similar to it before.

I do have a question though. When men become 'bullet-proof' where does the escalation go?

_________________
Games to complete:
GTA IV [100%] (For Multiplayer next!)
Fallout 3 [50%]
Rock Band [35%]
http://www.cafepress.com/SmeepProducts


Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:40 pm
Profile WWW
Felix Rex
User avatar

Joined: Fri Mar 28, 2003 6:01 pm
Posts: 16646
Location: On a slope
Reply with quote
Post Re: Deflexion Body Armor
faster and more penetrating bullets. The race between armor and ordnance has always favored ordnance in the long run. Still, it's a fun little race with lots of neat products. Besides, this is a much more interesting world than if we still rode around on horses with armor.

_________________
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.


Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:16 pm
Profile WWW
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Reply to topic   [ 3 posts ] 

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 15 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group.
Designed by STSoftware.