HELITE ORIGINAL AIRVEST
£375.00 – £469.00
The Helite Airvest is the most common type of Airvest seen in the equestrian market – a great all rounder. The back protector is placed on the inside of an airbag making it 10 times more protective than a standalone level 2 back protector in the event of a fall. The head, neck and spine is stabilised and supported significantly reducing the risk of injury.
The Helite Airvest Safety Vest is the most common type of Airvest seen in the equestrian market – a great all rounder. The back protector is placed on the inside of an airbag making it 10 times more protective than a standalone level 2 back protector in the event of a fall. The head, neck and spine is stabilised and supported significantly reducing the risk of injury.
Colour Options
Black
Navy Blue
KEY FEATURES
- CE certified airbag: full inflation in less than 0.094s
- Inner textile 3D mesh to maintain good air circulation.
- Removable KNOX EN1621/2 CE certified level 2 back protector. Placed on inside of airbag.
- Adjustable fastenings.
- Comfortable, light & allows a full range of body movement.
- High performance and durable sports fabric.
- Multi directional triggering system.
- Shower proof & suitable for use over any type of garment.
- Can be customised with badges, radio loops etc. upon request.
- Reusable design: simply replace the CO2 canister & away you go!
- Child sizes available; small, medium and large.
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!
TRIGGER SYSTEM
- Mechanically activated via the use of a detachable lanyard/saddle strap system.
- Simple reloading system meaning you can be back on board in less than 2 minutes.
- NOTE: To increase reliability and faster inflation correct installation of the lanyard and saddle strap combination is required. PLEASE SEE MANUAL.
CANISTER
- CO2 canister used for inflation. Requires replacement after use.
- Available in 50cc, 60cc and 100cc. Size of canister varies according the size and style of the vest used.
AIRVEST COMFORT
MATERIAL
- Soft neoprene collar for increased comfort around the neck.
- Inner textile 3D mesh to provide maximum ventilation.
- High-quality durable external fabric.
- Shower proof.
FASTENINGS
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High-quality fully adjustable fastenings.
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Capable of with-standing numerous inflations.
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Large amount of adjustment allowing for the perfect fit over any of your motorcycle gear.
MOVEMENT
- Easy to open/close fastenings with gloves.
- Comfortable and light weight vest – great for long distance trips.
- Low cut underarms allowing a full range of body movement.
Size Charts
Every person’s size and shape are different. Our size charts are presented for information only. We recommend that you do not wear an airbag if you weigh less than 35 kg.
- The Airnest is available in 9 sizes: from Child S to XL-L.
- The Airnest airbag is designed to be worn over your normal clothing or usual motorcycle or equestrian equipment e.g. jackets, body armour etc.
- Don’t forget to take this into account when taking measurements.
| Sizes(cm) | Child S | Child M | Child L | XS | S | M | L | XL | L-L | XL-L | How to measure? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 135-145 | 140-155 | 145-165 | 155-170 | 165-175 | 170-185 | 180-195 | 170-185 | 180-195 | A. Measure from the floor to the top of your head. | |
| Chest Line | 60-85 | 70-90 | 80-95 | 85-95 | 90-100 | 95-105 | 100-110 | 100-120 | 105-140 | B. Measure horizontally around the fullest part of your chest, under the armpits. | |
| Waist Line | 60-70 | 65-75 | 70-80 | 75-85 | 80-90 | 85-100 | 95-110 | 90-120 | 105-135 | C. Measure horizontally around your abdomen at the narrowest point. | |
| Hip Line | 70-80 | 75-85 | 80-90 | 85-95 | 90-100 | 95-105 | 105-110 | 100-115 | 110-140 | D. Measure the circumference, from pelvic bone to pelvic bone, at the widest part of your hips. | |
| Back Length | 30-40 | 35-45 | 40-50 | 45-55 | 50-60 | 55-65 | 60-70 | 55-70 | 60-75 | E. While standing upright, measure the distance between the lower neck and the tailbone. | |
| Canister | 50cc | 50cc | 60cc | 60cc | 60cc | 60cc | 60cc | 100cc | 100cc | The canister size must fit the airbag size. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
All replacement canisters can be purchased from our canisters section found in the main menu.
All replacement lanyards can be purchased from our lanyards sections, found in the Equestrian Lanyard sections in the main menu.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
VIDEOS
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