Helite Vented Air Jacket

Description The Helite Vented Air Jacket is the ideal protective gear for those hot days or for bikers who like an ultra light weight feel. With its large mesh inserts this free-air guarantees optimal ventilation. If it rains or if the driving wind becomes uncomfortable insert the wind and waterproof inner liner. A soft neoprene collar en elastic fabric inserts ensure maximum comfort whilst maintaining the perfect fit. Key Features CE certified airbag: full inflation in less than 0.094s Unique design: SASTEC 1621 Level 2 back protector placed on the outside of the air bag. Inner textile 3D mesh to maintain good air circulation. Adjustable fastenings. Comfortable, light & allows a full range of body movement. High performance and durable sports fabric. Ce certified level 2 Komine shoulder and elbow protectors. Multi directional triggering system. Removable thermal, waterproof and windproof inner liner. Retro-reflective panels for maximum road visibility. Reusable design: simply replace the CO2 canister & away you go! For women and men CE CERTIFIED AIRBAG: FULL INFLATION IN LESS THAN 100ms SAS-TEC level 2 back protector Removable thermal, waterproof and windproof liner Interior and exterior pockets Elbow and shoulder protectors with black leather reinforcement PROTECTION AIRBAG PROTECTION Once inflated the Airvest stabilises the head, neck and spine of the individual. Minimises the possibility of hyperflexion/extension and whiplash injuries. Stabilises and protects the internal organs. Ensures efficient spinal alignment providing support & rigidity to the trunk and spine. Superior inflation speed; 0.094s: faster than the blink of an eye! TURTLE TECHNOLOGY Breakthrough innovation; 4x more protective than a normal standalone airbag. Turtle technology refers to the placement of a SAS-TEC Level 2 back protector on the outside of the airbag creating a “turtle-like” protective shell. When a force is applied to the Turtle air vest the back protector disperses the energy across the airbag; significantly reducing the transmitted force to the user. The turtle vest is capable of delivering 50 times less transmitted force therefore significantly reducing the chance of injury. ELBOW AND SHOULDER PROTECTION CE certified level 2 Komine shoulder and elbow protectors. TRIGGER SYSTEM Mechanically activated via the use of a detachable lanyard system. Has the benefit of avoiding unexpected airbag activation and the hassle of changing batteries. Simple installation system meaning you can be back on the road in less than 2 minutes. VISIBILITY Discrete reflective strips added for increased night visibility whilst maintaining a stylish finish. CANISTER CO2 canister used for inflation. Requires replacement after use. Available in 60cc. Cheap and easy to install. COMFORT MATERIAL Soft neoprene collar for increased comfort around the neck. Generous mesh panels provide maximum ventilation. High-quality durable external fabrics: Cordura, mesh, Polyamid and leather reinforcements. Removable thermal, waterproof and windproof liner. FASTENINGS High-quality fully adjustable fastenings. Capable of with-standing numerous inflations. Adjustable cuffs. Large amount of adjustment allowing for the perfect fit over any of your motorcycle gear. POCKETS Interior and exterior pockets. MOVEMENT Easy to open/close fastenings with gloves. Comfortable and light weight jacket – great for long distance trips. Stoke Some years back (I’m going to guess about 7 ?) Helite came to a CWAM (Coventry and Warkwickshire Advanced Motorcyclists) social evening and gave a presentation on their airvests. Shortly after, a friend of ours (Lee Vigor) was involved in an accident where the airvest saved his life. That was the final push for us, and we went out and bought a vest each … myself one of the original designs, and Tess one of the newly-out Turtle 1’s Over the many miles since, they’ve served us well and always been worn, albeit starting to look a little tired from the many, many hours and weathers they’ve had to endure. Two weeks ago on 4th April, the worst thing happened. On a roundabout in South Wales a car driver decided he wanted to exit the roundabout. Through Tess, and her Tiger 800. He hit her side on, crushing her leg between car and bike, and jettisoning her from the bike. All she saw was sky, floor, sky, floor, before coming to a sudden stop and landing lengthwise onto the kerb at the side of the road. It’s here – half on and half off the kerb – where she came to a stop. Cue 4 Police cars, a Police motorbike, Paramedic car, Ambulance, and 2 hours at the side of the road trying to stabilise her before transport to A&E. Two weeks on, she’s still in hospital (and likely to be there some time) following 4 operations trying to save the leg – things are looking a bit more positive in that way, but the heavy damage to her leg is going to take some time to heal, and may never be the same … she has a long journey ahead of her. However. At point of departure from the bike, the Turtle did its thing and deployed. As you can see from the photo below, there’s some scuffing where she’s bounced along the ground, but the main thing to note is the long scuff mark pretty much parallel with (and crossing) her spine. We firmly, utterly believe that the Helite Turtle airvest saved her, if not from severe spinal damage, then from something much, much worse. As it was, all she’s got on her upper torso (apart from bruising) is 1 cracked vertebrae and 1 cracked rib. Absolutely nothing compared to what could have happened. So yeah … I guess I’m writing to say, on behalf of myself and Tess … thank you. Not the nicest way to test your product for you, but it bl**dy worked !! Thank you. Because of your product, my wife is still with me. When, or if, Tess is capable (physically or mentally) of being able to ride again, you can guarantee the first item purchased will be a Helite airvest. Plus, it’s probably time for me to upgrade to a newer model too ! Nev Pugh Lee Viugor Scotland It was good to catch you at the bike show today. As promised I have attached some photos & video from my bike crash which took place near Pitlochry, at the end of June 2019. As you can see the accident was a back wheel skid which developed into a high side at roughly 50mph. I did a number of flips and went through a fence and hit a tree. The Air Ambulance service was called and had to correct my leg on scene.  I broke the knuckle clean off my femur and had surgery to put in a permanent plate and 9 screws. Now what I am seriously impressed by, is that I landed on my back, hitting my head (destroying a carbon fibre helmet) and I didn’t have a single upper body bruise. No neck strain, just nothing. To be honest I remember the accident very clearly and felt no upper body pain when hitting the ground. Sadly I felt the legs.  Having had dirt bike accidents, with full Alpinestars armour the difference is significant.  I have owned the air vest for roughly 5 years, and have toured all of Spain and Portugal. Worn it everyday as a commuter in the fine Scottish weather and still it performed perfectly.  A couple of my friends who were on scene have since invested in your adventure/touring jackets. Nothing like seeing it to believe it eh. Hopefully some of this is useable for you guys and you can clean up the video to be a bit clearer. You have made a great product and I hear you are going to be doing cordless vests/ jackets which I can’t wait to see. J M Ian Wheatley WEST MIDLANDS On a sunny Thursday afternoon travelling home from work on the busy M6 motorway I was involved in a motorcycle accident which involved four vehicles. I cannot remember the incident but believe I was hit from behind by a van in lane 3 at approximately 50 mph. I then hit the windscreen and somehow ended up landing in between the crash barriers on the motorway. My Helite airbag worked brilliantly and saved me from sustaining any serious injuries. The doctors and medical staff could not believe how I was not more seriously injured & one doctor said I was the luckiest motorcyclist he had ever seen. I did suffer a broken collarbone, arm and fingers but I was released from hospital on the same day and I put this down to how well my Helite airbag worked. I would recommend Helite airbag products to anyone who rides and firmly believe it saved my life that day. Remember you can’t put a price on your life. IAN WEST MIDLANDS View more customer testimonials and videos View Testimonials Frequently asked questions How do I choose the right size? It is important to choose the right size of your airbag for optimal protection. For this, we advise you follow our size chart. Hint: measuring your back is important and a good indication to finding the right size. Please note that this Airbag Safety Vest should always be worn over your normal riding gear. You should therefore only take your measurements whilst wearing your equipment. Where can I buy new canisters? All replacement canisters can be purchased from our canisters section found in the main menu. Where can I buy new lanyards? All replacement lanyards can be purchased from our lanyards section, found in the Motorcycle Lanyards section in the main menu. Can I reuse my airbag system after an accident? Yes, as long as the airbag is in good condition with no holes or tears. It’s easy to do, you can reset the system in under 2 minutes, without sending your airbag system back to us. You simply need to replace the CO2 canister with a new one, available in our canisters section. Please read the manual and see the videos section on this page, showing how this is done. Can I reuse the CO2 canister? No, once it is used you will need a replacement. All replacement canisters can be purchased from our canisters section found in the main menu. What is the warranty of the Helite airbag systems? All our airbag safety vest systems come with a 2 year warranty. You can extend this if you register the product within 3 months of purchase and have it serviced by us at the end of the first two years. This will give you an additional two years of warranty. Can I travel with my Helite airbag? Bus, train, car: No constraint. For electronic models, remember to turn off the vest when you take this type of transport with your vest. Plane : You may encounter some difficulties with the security services regarding the CO2 canisters used to inflate the airbag. According to the regulations (IATA Regulations – see download), you are authorised to fly with 2 gas canisters (the volume must be less than 200cc), in the cabin or in the hold. Even if the regulations allow it, it is possible that the security service or the airline refuses to let you board with it. We strongly recommend that you print the “IATA Regulations” and show this document to the security service or the airline during the control if they ask for more explanations. In any case, it is the airport security service and the airline that will make the final decision whether or not to accept the airbag on board. Often each airline will have their own advice pages online, it is worth printing these out also as supplementary documentation.