{"id":8265,"date":"2019-05-16T12:09:22","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T12:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chicksandmachines.com\/?p=6934"},"modified":"2019-12-03T08:41:38","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T13:41:38","slug":"vests-airbag-moto-helite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/","title":{"rendered":"We have tested the Helite airbag vests"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5ed8c9b59ff\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/#This_technology_is_a_total_game_changer%E2%80%A6\" >This technology is a total game changer&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/#The_different_products_available\" >The different products available<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/#%E2%80%93_Motorcycle_jacket_leather_and_textile\" >&#8211;\u00a0Motorcycle jacket (leather and textile)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/#%E2%80%93_Road_vest\" >&#8211;\u00a0Road vest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/#%E2%80%93_Racetrack_vest\" >&#8211;\u00a0Racetrack vest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/#What_the_airbag_protects\" >What the airbag protects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/#%E2%80%93_The_cervical\" >&#8211;\u00a0The cervical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/#%E2%80%93_Complete_vertebral_protection\" >&#8211;\u00a0Complete vertebral protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/#%E2%80%93_Protects_vital_organs\" >&#8211;\u00a0Protects vital organs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/#How_it_works\" >How it works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/#Test\" >Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/vests-airbag-moto-helite\/#Conclusion_strengths_and_improvement\" >Conclusion, strengths and improvement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_technology_is_a_total_game_changer%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>This technology is a total game changer&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Helite is a French company who brought the motorcycle security to another\u00a0level.\u00a0 With their airbag products, the protection isn\u2019t just armor paddings anymore; it also offers an airbag cushion who acts like a shield and gives a superior protection to the driver.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5RWPTUzZc0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_different_products_available\"><\/span><strong>The different products available<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Helite offers a diverse line of motorcycle protection gear.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_Motorcycle_jacket_leather_and_textile\"><\/span>&#8211;\u00a0<strong>Motorcycle jacket (leather and textile)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Helite carries motorcycle leather and textile jackets, all supplied with an airbag system and available in different colors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_Road_vest\"><\/span>&#8211;\u00a0<strong>Road vest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>For those who\u00a0already have their jacket, the road vest is an excellent option that gives an additional protection in case of an accident.\u00a0 The vest is available in yellow high vision and black.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_Racetrack_vest\"><\/span>&#8211;\u00a0<strong>Racetrack vest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For the drivers who crave\u00a0strong sensations on the track, Helite created the airbag vest GP-R in leather for an higher resistance to high speed abrasio.\u00a0An extra protection in case of a crash on the circuit can be crucial.\u00a0 The vest is available in leather, black and white.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_airbag_protects\"><\/span><strong>What the airbag protects<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_The_cervical\"><\/span>&#8211;\u00a0<strong>The cervical<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>When the vest inflates, the airbag surrounds the neck and protects the cervical in a very effective way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_Complete_vertebral_protection\"><\/span>&#8211;\u00a0<strong>Complete vertebral protection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The deployment of the airbag in the back area allows a complete vertebral protection.\u00a0 This can avoid unfortunate and serious injuries on the road.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_Protects_vital_organs\"><\/span>&#8211;\u00a0<strong>Protects vital organs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The air cushion inflates in the front, around the neck and at the back. This allows a superior protection for all the vital organs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_it_works\"><\/span><strong>How it works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>All Helite motorcycle gear is equipped with a CO<sup>2<\/sup> cartridge that will inflate the vest or the jacket on impact.\u00a0 In case of a crash, the cord attached to the motorcycle will pull on the vest or jacket, the little ball will get out of its orbit and a sharp object pushed by a spring will perforate the CO<sup>2<\/sup> cartridge, inflating the vest as fast as in 0.1 second. If you worry about your vest or jacket deploying itself if you forget to detach\u00a0yourself from your bike, rest assured! It takes a pressure of 60 pounds to trigger that system so you are safe.<\/p>\n<p>-CO2 cartridge.<\/p>\n<p>-60lbs of pressure needed to trigger the system.<\/p>\n<p>-Deploys itself completely in 0.1 second, ready for an impact.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test\"><\/span><strong>Test<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During my visit at Helite Canada, I got the chance to test one of their products on the owner of the company and the jacket inflated instantly when it was supposed to.\u00a0 The head was well maintained, surrounded by the airbag, and the jacket resisted to the impact without any damage or any pain to the body.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_strengths_and_improvement\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion, strengths and improvement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, Helite\u2019s products offer an excellent quality and are really efficient.\u00a0 The airbag deploys ultra-fast and protects the most important parts of the body that could suffer the worst consequences without this superior protection.<\/p>\n<p>Another positive point for women with a strong chest, the GP-R racetrack vest could offer a better fit because of its ultimate design.<\/p>\n<p>Concerning the road airbag vest, I think the plastic clips could be wrapped in rubber to help protecting the motorcycle fuel tank better. But this is only a small detail that would help improve the product, bringing it even closer to perfection!<\/p>\n<p>To sum up, nothing\u00a0 would never make me doubt about\u00a0 this intelligent purchase! The wearing of an airbag vest or jacket should be mandatory as it would prevent many injuries and save lives.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers<\/p>\n<p>Marianne Beaulieu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This technology is a total game changer&#8230; Helite is a&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":10730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1771],"tags":[1878,1879,1877,1848,1880,1847,1881,1839],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8265"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8265"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8265\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}