But the adventure jacket isn t just about the airbag.
Helite airbag touring jacket review.
Ce certified airbag which is fully inflated in less than 0 094 seconds.
The tractive force required to activate the airbag is between 20 and 30 kg depending on the size.
At first it was heavy and i would think females who are slight of build might find it too heavy for them.
We asked karen for an honest review of the jacket and she didn t pull any punches.
Jacket style body worn protective air bag system.
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.
You are definitely adding an extra layer.
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.
For reference euro 52 us 42 rider would be a size xl in a helite adventure jacket.
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.
The helite leather airbag jacket is designed for street riders that want the ultimate in unobtrusive protection.
The helite free air vented airbag jacket is equipped with helite s patented turtle airbag technology.
Accidental deployments are extremely rare.
Buy helite airbag vests and jackets in our online shop.
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.
Helite airbags are mechanical to avoid unexpected airbag activation.
There are airbag vests.
Sastec 1621 level 2 back protector placed on the outside of the air bag.
Helite leather airbag jacket.
Key features of helite touring motorcycle air jacket.
If you re thrown from the motorcycle the tether pulls free puncturing a co2 canister and inflating the vest in 0 075 seconds.
With a built in helite airbag vest that is set up on a tether trigger knox elbow and shoulder armor and a sas tec ce level 2 back protector you are completely covered.
It has a 600d cordura exterior with mesh panels for maximum.
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.
Please use a 60cc cartridge for all adventure jackets.
