I got rear-ended by a mate while riding my Kawasaki Z1000SX and finished up completing a forward somersault in tuck position, landing flat on my back from about 70kph. The "turtle" design locked my helment into position to prevent whiplash. Wearing the Helite meant I walked away without any injuries. Awesome piece of kit. I never ride without it. (Oh, and after checking the jacket and installing a fresh gas bottle, it's good to go again.)
Thanks for taking the time to showcase this product and how to reset it. Every rider should wear one. it's no good lying in the hospital, regrettably not having one.
Love how this guy is riding in a vented jacket with 24 degrees. Perception of temperature differs so much depending where you live! Greetings from Valencia, where I closed my vents when the temperature was just 24 last week.
Cheers for this thorough review, after many months researching air vests and watching your review on the Turtle 2 I ordered one, great quality, very comfortable and didn't block air into my mesh jacket in the sun. Thanks
Nice one James I got to use mine in anger yesterday at Mallory after riding with one for 3 years. I dont have an airbag race suit but shoved it on over my 1 piece and its as close as I can get to an airbag race suit good few sessions on the track then. Next thing Off the bike bang bounce bounce bounce and all ok bit dizzy and a few WTF's. New canister and good to go again. 100% recommend these for any rider airbags work. We never choose when we are going to have a bad moment so best to consider it before it happens and make sure you wear it.
You should show the helmet not being able to move around too much also, it's very important else you can snap your neck. But love the video, you're showcasing the right product. No subscription, no battery, no electronics that could fail, cheap af to reuse. Cant beat it tbh
Really appreciate this and the earlier airbag videos. Also good on the gals for volunteering to do the inflation demo as well. My wife has one, as do I, and I think they are really brilliant. The tether is secure and not easily to accidentally activate, and it does not add any discomfort to any of my riding. Cheers from Canada.
Fantastic review thank you for this video. Short, concise, and informative. I will be using your video when I try to convince my other motorcycle riding friends to get one of these vests. Thank you.
I have the electronic version. It has been tested in anger and I walked away with only a sore shoulder. I had been known to leave it at home as its quite bulky and a bit naff looking. Not anymore, I will not ride without it. A new cylinder and the vest was good to go again. The bike...... not quite🙄
I bought mine in the Hi-Viz Yellow. Better to be seen, and not have the accident at all, is what I say.. But if I do get in a smash up, I think this vest will serve me will.
It offered so much better protection to the females shoulders than the two males who were broader. I think this is stopping me buying one and looking for a better alternative. Btw i was rear ended last week. Spent two days in hospital after my shoulder took all the impact. Klim armour in jacket was ok but should be thicker and cover a greater area
@@MidlandsMotorbikers thq ks for the reply. Yes I did see them. As much as they.might be better I'm not sure what they are like re ventilation, waterproofing etc. Plus my klim gear is only 2 months old and cost me 2k aust. So I'm a little hesitant to give up on the jacket so soon.
Would it be detrimental for the functionality of the vest (a k.a. less safe) if you wear a rucksack on top? I like the helite h-moov, but the vest seems to have you better covered (specially around the hips) Also, helite doesn't have an hi-vis h-moov.
I don't even own a motorcycle, but if I had one and used this vest there is a 100% chance I would eventually forget to detach it and trigger it. And it would 100% happen on a busy place 😂
Great video! I love that this is self-serviceable. However, do you think the jacket itself is reusable after a crash? If you crash and skid, would there likely be damage to the jacket that keeps it from filling again? It's difficult to tell if it is durable enough for multiple uses.
The jacket its designed for both impact and a raisin resistance - Soft neoprene collar for increased comfort around the neck. - Inner textile 3D mesh to provide maximum ventilation. - High-quality durable external fabric skid tested up to 150mph. - Shower proof.
Honestly - yes - hardly feel you are wearing it! Get in touch with Helite UK and ask the questions to check suitability I am XL size and use an LL Helite Jacket
*Shakes head... "That was concent" lol XD Looking to buy one of these myself, this is one of the only ones I've seen that has a good lower back/ coccyx protection. Would you be able to fold this and put it into a bag? - I commute so ideally i need to be able to put it in my rusack once im at my destination. Really enjoyed this video :)
@@MidlandsMotorbikers I actually ended up ordering the turtle 2. I suppose I can just hang it up with my jacket - I know the back protector prohibits folding. Thanks for your video definitely helped in the decision process :)
@@MidlandsMotorbikers so its a short-cut they didn't bother to do for any other part of the vest? Because either the armor is needed for the vest to work properly/more effectively or they are buying a $30-50 back protector and charging the consumer more for something they could optionally do themselves... because I supremely doubt they charge cost for the addition of it.
@@Shadow__133 my complaint isn't actually towards the inflatable part of the vest.. it's towards the included CE level 2 back protector.. feels like a way to offload some unsold stock while jacking up the price.
@@adam346 That is an ignorant statement. As said earlier, the back protector is so if your back impacts a rock, curb, guard rail, etc the force is spread over a large flat area. Without the back protector, the hard object could still damage your spine. The inflated bag would bend and conform around the hard object and could allow your spine to be injured. This is like a pillow between the hard back protector and your spine. More layers of protection for your spine.
Look dude the "breathable mesh" is a gimmick and pointless. There is zero airflow through it. The airbag is a plastic bag. No air is flowing through the bag.
I got rear-ended by a mate while riding my Kawasaki Z1000SX and finished up completing a forward somersault in tuck position, landing flat on my back from about 70kph. The "turtle" design locked my helment into position to prevent whiplash. Wearing the Helite meant I walked away without any injuries.
Awesome piece of kit. I never ride without it.
(Oh, and after checking the jacket and installing a fresh gas bottle, it's good to go again.)
Thank you for the feedback
Awesome! Was it an electronic or mechanical version?
Mechanical - less chance of a failure and cheaper @@ADyer-yx1yy
Thanks for taking the time to showcase this product and how to reset it. Every rider should wear one. it's no good lying in the hospital, regrettably not having one.
Thank you and we agreed
Love how this guy is riding in a vented jacket with 24 degrees. Perception of temperature differs so much depending where you live! Greetings from Valencia, where I closed my vents when the temperature was just 24 last week.
I wish I was in your temperatures lol
Cheers for this thorough review, after many months researching air vests and watching your review on the Turtle 2 I ordered one, great quality, very comfortable and didn't block air into my mesh jacket in the sun. Thanks
Glad I could help!
Crashed in one saved me big time good product had one since they first came out
Another advantage is the ballooning around the neck and shoulders limits movement of the helmet and thereby reduces the severity of whiplash injuries.
Exactly :-)
That is some massive back protector. Love Helite!
I believe it’s 30 kg of force required to activate it, not 30 lbs.
Very true thank you
That was very good demo and explaination.
Thank you Gerald
Nice one James I got to use mine in anger yesterday at Mallory after riding with one for 3 years. I dont have an airbag race suit but shoved it on over my 1 piece and its as close as I can get to an airbag race suit good few sessions on the track then. Next thing Off the bike bang bounce bounce bounce and all ok bit dizzy and a few WTF's. New canister and good to go again. 100% recommend these for any rider airbags work. We never choose when we are going to have a bad moment so best to consider it before it happens and make sure you wear it.
Fantastic feedback thank you Iain!
You should show the helmet not being able to move around too much also, it's very important else you can snap your neck. But love the video, you're showcasing the right product. No subscription, no battery, no electronics that could fail, cheap af to reuse. Cant beat it tbh
Thank you and yes we plan to showcase this more in our next video
The best video of this product I have seen (so far). Congrats.
Wow, thanks! Glad you liked it! (Please subscribe and share!)
Really appreciate this and the earlier airbag videos. Also good on the gals for volunteering to do the inflation demo as well. My wife has one, as do I, and I think they are really brilliant. The tether is secure and not easily to accidentally activate, and it does not add any discomfort to any of my riding. Cheers from Canada.
Glad it was helpful! And glad you are enjoying yours
Fantastic review thank you for this video. Short, concise, and informative. I will be using your video when I try to convince my other motorcycle riding friends to get one of these vests. Thank you.
Very pleased I could help :-)
I have the electronic version. It has been tested in anger and I walked away with only a sore shoulder. I had been known to leave it at home as its quite bulky and a bit naff looking. Not anymore, I will not ride without it. A new cylinder and the vest was good to go again. The bike...... not quite🙄
Firstly, glad you are ok…… secondly this is the reason we LOVE these bits of kit
Really good video. Thank you
Very welcome I’m
Glad we could help
thank you for such a thoughtful video - very helpful. Ride safe.
Glad it was helpful!
I've got one, never activated it luckily. Wouldn't ride without it.
I bought mine in the Hi-Viz Yellow. Better to be seen, and not have the accident at all, is what I say.. But if I do get in a smash up, I think this vest will serve me will.
Amazing product what ever the colour and we are glad you have one
It offered so much better protection to the females shoulders than the two males who were broader. I think this is stopping me buying one and looking for a better alternative. Btw i was rear ended last week. Spent two days in hospital after my shoulder took all the impact. Klim armour in jacket was ok but should be thicker and cover a greater area
Have you seen the Helite Jackets they also do?
@@MidlandsMotorbikers thq ks for the reply. Yes I did see them. As much as they.might be better I'm not sure what they are like re ventilation, waterproofing etc. Plus my klim gear is only 2 months old and cost me 2k aust. So I'm a little hesitant to give up on the jacket so soon.
Would it be detrimental for the functionality of the vest (a k.a. less safe) if you wear a rucksack on top? I like the helite h-moov, but the vest seems to have you better covered (specially around the hips)
Also, helite doesn't have an hi-vis h-moov.
A very good question, I shall ask helite directly and come back to you!
I don't even own a motorcycle, but if I had one and used this vest there is a 100% chance I would eventually forget to detach it and trigger it.
And it would 100% happen on a busy place 😂
I’ve been there mate, but luckily it needs a hefty pull for it to activate
Great video! I love that this is self-serviceable. However, do you think the jacket itself is reusable after a crash? If you crash and skid, would there likely be damage to the jacket that keeps it from filling again? It's difficult to tell if it is durable enough for multiple uses.
The jacket its designed for both impact and a raisin resistance
- Soft neoprene collar for increased comfort around the neck.
- Inner textile 3D mesh to provide maximum ventilation.
- High-quality durable external fabric skid tested up to 150mph.
- Shower proof.
Hi Can I wear that helite vest over the Leatt 5.5 body protector?Would the vest have enough room to expand in the event it's deployed? Thanks Bud.
Hi and thanks for the comment - yes you could but you would need to adjust the vest to suit the addition gear you are wearing
@@MidlandsMotorbikers Thanks from Toronto,Canada
Could you throw over a roomy waterproof jacket over the top? Is the only issue spacr for inflation and ensuring the cord is free from obstruction?
If you wanted to yes :-)
Hey what protective gear are you wearing under your vest? The green layer, I presume with shoulder and elbow pads?
It was a Knoxx Urbane Pro 2 top, AA rated with Armour and highly recommended
@@MidlandsMotorbikers and it looks good!!
is it comfortable to sit in the bike's seat for hours in that vest? and how to choose the right size in case of using on the gore-tex jacket?
Honestly - yes - hardly feel you are wearing it! Get in touch with Helite UK and ask the questions to check suitability
I am XL size and use an LL Helite Jacket
Mind sharing your height and weight....and what sized you purchased?
6ft and roughly 16st - purchased the LL size
*Shakes head... "That was concent" lol XD Looking to buy one of these myself, this is one of the only ones I've seen that has a good lower back/ coccyx protection. Would you be able to fold this and put it into a bag? - I commute so ideally i need to be able to put it in my rusack once im at my destination. Really enjoyed this video :)
Thank you Lisa, it’s a great bit of kit! Helite also do the new Rucksack version which may interest you!?
@@MidlandsMotorbikers I actually ended up ordering the turtle 2. I suppose I can just hang it up with my jacket - I know the back protector prohibits folding. Thanks for your video definitely helped in the decision process :)
@Midlands Motorbikers Is it necessary to wear a back protector under the jacket with this west?
No it’s not at all - you can just wear this airbag vest alone and your back is more than covered
im getting one
Brilliant
what is weird is they include a CE lvl 2 back protector in the vest... like... why?
That takes the initial impact and absorbs any sharp edges whilst the airbag dissipates the energy around the rider absorbing the rest
@@MidlandsMotorbikers so its a short-cut they didn't bother to do for any other part of the vest? Because either the armor is needed for the vest to work properly/more effectively or they are buying a $30-50 back protector and charging the consumer more for something they could optionally do themselves... because I supremely doubt they charge cost for the addition of it.
@@adam346What's the best alternative? Bubble wrap?
@@Shadow__133 my complaint isn't actually towards the inflatable part of the vest.. it's towards the included CE level 2 back protector.. feels like a way to offload some unsold stock while jacking up the price.
@@adam346 That is an ignorant statement. As said earlier, the back protector is so if your back impacts a rock, curb, guard rail, etc the force is spread over a large flat area. Without the back protector, the hard object could still damage your spine. The inflated bag would bend and conform around the hard object and could allow your spine to be injured. This is like a pillow between the hard back protector and your spine. More layers of protection for your spine.
Is that a turtle 2? Where are the hi viz stripes?
Must be a later design I see now the hi viz on the back mine is hi viz in the front also
Great video. What size are you wearing? I thought the canisters were 60 not 100?
This is the turtle 2 and size LL and so has the larger canister :-)
@@MidlandsMotorbikers what is your height and weight?
Just got one second hand for 300 bux
Safe riding!
Wondering whether this would work on a sport bike riding in a tuck?
Thanks
Sorry I don’t know what you mean
Yes they do but they also make one to go over race leathers with the hump
Love to see tough bikers wear airbags :) .
Wish it wasn't black as it gets hot on sun.
It has amazing airflow so doesn’t get hot to be honest…. They do them in a variety of colours as well now
It offers no shoulder protection go with the tec system
We prefer these
Can you take it on an airplane?
I believe you may need to unscrew the canister before flight but I don’t see why not - best to contact the company directly to be sure
Can i wear this under a jacket?
Hi Chris, no, this is designed to be the “last layer” of protection, however they do also do a Helite airbag Jacket
Look dude the "breathable mesh" is a gimmick and pointless. There is zero airflow through it. The airbag is a plastic bag. No air is flowing through the bag.
Thanks for the comment, have you worn one? We find it allow air flow AROUND the bag so stops you getting sweaty
I have one. It's not breathable. I don't wear it in the summer for that reason.@@MidlandsMotorbikers