Product information
The Helite Air Jacket has the quickest inflation time on the market of 0.1 seconds.
Helite were the first and original airbag systems used by riders in the UK.
Helite, the Airbag Technology Experts, are proven and reliable air jacket manufacturers and are used by over 60 000 riders worldwide.
The Helite Trigger system was used by all the top International and National Riders in the London Olympics.
The Original Air Jacket by Helite when used with a BETA approved Level 3 body protector improves protection to the spine by up to 69%. It also provides approximately 45% more protection for the lower spine than a BETA level 3 body protector alone. The Air Jacket worn with or without a Body Protector, reduces the risk of rib fractures and underlying organ damage, by as much as 20%.
The Helite Air Jacket offers protection for the full length of the back and chest, the sides and back of the neck, this minimises the risk of whiplash injuries as well as preventing impact injuries, reducing rib fractures and underlying organ damage too.
Details:
Helite are the Worldwide Experts in Airbag Technology and are working with leading brands; Maxi-Cosi, Alstom, Peugeot, Michelin.
Designed to be worn in conjunction with a body protector although the jacket can also be worn by itself.
When not inflated the Air Jacket allows for full body movement. When inflated the jacket supports the spinal column to prevent over flexion of the spine.
Fastest inflation time of less than 0.1 seconds.
Your Air Jacket will arrive ready to use, supplied with 2 gas canisters (1 installed), lanyard and saddle strap.
Please read the manual that comes with the jacket before use.
The Helite Trigger system uses a screw in canister - this is a proven and safe system when screwed in correctly.
Click here fitting the saddle strap for advice on how to fit.
British Eventing, British Showjumping and British Dressage approved.