How effective are motorcycle airbag vests?

Airbag jackets and vests are a recent development in motorcycle safety technology. Statistics indicate that forward momentum in a crash is reduced by roughly 60 percent for the rider in an airbag vest or jacket, and head trauma is reduced by approximately 80 percent.

What do equestrian vests do?

An equestrian safety vest is a piece of rider’s upper-body apparel worn over the torso. It is used to reduce the injury when falling off the horse to the ground. The vest absorbs the impact of hitting the ground and distributes the effects of the shock.

Are motorcycle airbags worth it?

Is it worth the investment? Considering wearing an airbag jacket or vest can save your life or, at the very least, prevent serious injury, we would say that it’s worth every penny of the investment. After all, your life is priceless and every ounce of protection that you can get while riding a motorcycle is worth it.

How do you deflate hit air vest?

The vest is reusable. After the vest is inflated, simply deflate the vest by removing the CO2, squeezing out the excess air, and snapping back the airbags. Once the trigger mechanism has been reset and a new CO2 is installed, the vest is ready to be used again. At this time, there is not a way to reuse C02 cartridges.

Can you wear Helite airbag under jacket?

Yes, the shape of the airbag protection is the same whether you wear the vest or the jacket. After many years of tests and improvements we are very happy with the safety performance of our airbag shape and pressure level.

Why do bikers wear a vest?

The main reason why bikers wear the vest is for protection. A vest protects them from harsh weather conditions and from things that could cause bruises. Bikers are known to lay down their bike in the event they are racing or riding, and a vest comes in handy at this point.