Custom helmets for society may not be so popular. But among the motorcycle communities, custom helmets are able to answer the ‘lifestyle’ driving motorbike. Simply put, the classic motorcycle is a classic helmet pair as well. That’s what inspires Solo’s youth, Central Java, making a retro-concept helmet. Starting from her love with classic motors, Oky Wardhana, iseng made his own helmet because according to him, the manufacturer's output helmet is not suitable for riding retro classic motors.
The concept of retro classic style is back into the trend and the most recent popular. It gives a business gap for Oky to start producing custom helmets. In 2015, Oky Wardana began to open a custom helmet craft business that he named ?Trooper?. Armed graphic design science obtained from lecture bench, it began to make several helmets to offer through social media and classical motor lovers. Finally with his struggle and perseverance, the production helmet got a positive welcome of the market.
Alln helmets are done without using the machine, starting from the main material of fiberglass and resin for mould, seams up to coloring motifs. In carrying out his efforts, he assisted 11 workers who were the majority of young children. In his work, Oky always pay attention to the research and security for discharging and its production helmet has been in the Indonesian National Standart.
Workers complete the custom helmet sewing process in Solo, Central Java.
Work complete custom helmet painting process in Solo, Central Java.
In one month, they are able to make 50 to 70 helmets with various models ranging from half face (half face), full face (closed) to shorty helmet (openhelm). For the price of sale varies, from Rp600 thousand to Rp2 million rupiah depends on the model and motif. Custom helmet ?Trooper? has penetrated the United States of America, Europe, Australia and Malaysia market. As for the domestic market majority ordered by the motorbike community. Most come from Jakarta and Bandung. The iceberg usually asks to be created a helmet with a certain motif according to their respective style.
Photo and Text : Mohammad Ayudha Editor : Prasetyo Utomo
The work completes the manufacturing of custom helmet mold in Solo, Central Java.
Website custom helmet in Solo, Central Java.
The work completes the manufacturing of custom helmet mold in Solo, Central Java.
Work complete custom helmet sewing process in Solo, Central Java.
Work complete custom helmet painting process in Solo, Central Java.
Work complete custom helmet painting process in Solo, Central Java.
The work completes the process of making custom helmet motifs in Solo, Central Java.
Business owner, Oki Wardana appoints a custom helmet in Solo, Central Java.
One consumer wearing custom helmet Trooper in Solo, Central Java.
