Helite Adventure Airbag Jacket Review

Accidental deployments are extremely rare.

Helite adventure airbag jacket review.

The helite gp air is part of the company s large range of bike and equine airbag systems that are triggered using a tether attached to the bike s frame. Those include the helite adventure airbag jacket review and the helite turtle airbag. We have reviewed several helite airbag products so far. If you re thrown from the motorcycle the tether pulls free puncturing a co2 canister and inflating the vest in 0 075 seconds.

A high end jacket with airbag the helite adventure jacket includes the helite turtle airbag vest which is similar to the helite airnest vest we reviewed in 2012. Some riders want to be easily seen in traffic so go for the hi viz and reflective stripes while others prefer something that looks just like a regular bikers jacket. A sleek yet rugged design paired with durable water proof construction makes helite s airbag equipped adventure jacket the ideal jacket for any rider. We asked karen for an honest review of the jacket and she didn t pull any punches.

Leather airbag and a back protector this is a quick look at the helite leather airbag jacket. No matter if it s a seasoned commuter or a new rider attacking the backcountry the helite airbag adventure jacket is ready to protect you against. You are definitely adding an extra layer. Whether it s for a seasoned commuter or a new rider attacking the backcountry the helite airbag adventure jacket is ready to protect you against nature s elements as well as any unexpected.

But the adventure jacket isn t just about the airbag. The tractive force required to activate the airbag is between 20 and 30 kg depending on the size. The jacket that is ready for any adventure a sleek yet rugged design paired with durable water proof construction makes helite s airbag equipped adventure jacket the ideal jacket for any rider. There are airbag vests.

If a rider forgets to detach from his bike he will feel a strong tension on his vest or jacket before the airbag is triggered. An airbag vest worn over the top of a traditional jacket will stop your jacket from riding up or being stripped off exposing skin during an accident.