Airbag Vests And Jackets From Helite
The latest player in the airbag protection game, Helite is a global brand making its first foray into the U.S. market, and it’s doing so in full force, offering its full line of airbag vests and jackets to U.S. riders. With an 80 millisecond deployment time, Helite claims it is the quickest mechanical airbag system in the world.
Upon activation, the airbag system forms a rigid cocoon from the base of the helmet down to the kidneys and lower torso. The neck and head are fully supported, greatly reducing the risk of serious injury in those areas. Core stabilization means collarbone and rib injuries are also greatly reduced. The bag begins to deflate automatically and can be re-used with a simple replacement of the CO2 canister.
The airbag utilizes a tethered mechanical trigger to activate and works without any electronics or devices installed on the motorcycle. Riders can step off of one bike, tether to another bike and continue riding in safety. The trigger requires 60 pounds of force to activate, making accidental deployments nearly impossible. The simplicity of the mechanical trigger achieves maximum reliability at an affordable cost.
Every Helite product is backed by a lifetime warranty and full factory support. For more information, visit the Helite website.
Troy's been riding motorcycles and writing about them since 2006, getting his start at Rider Magazine. From there, he moved to Sport Rider Magazine before finally landing at Motorcycle.com in 2011. A lifelong gearhead who didn't fully immerse himself in motorcycles until his teenage years, Troy's interests have always been in technology, performance, and going fast. Naturally, racing was the perfect avenue to combine all three. Troy has been racing nearly as long as he's been riding and has competed at the AMA national level. He's also won multiple club races throughout the country, culminating in a Utah Sport Bike Association championship in 2011. He has been invited as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School, and when he's not out riding, he's either wrenching on bikes or watching MotoGP.
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