Airbag Vests

Motorcycle accidents are one of the most frequent road accidents. According to studies, 75% of these motorcycle accidents are results of a collision with another vehicle. Whatever the reason may be for these accidents, the physical damage it can inflict on a rider is threatening. It is best to get the perfect gear to protect you from both minor and major injuries.
A hit air airbag jacket is the latest technological innovation which caters to the needs of motorcycle enthusiasts. It is a must have for anyone who hits the road …

Back when people first started to ride motorcycles, there was no such thing as a motorcycle airbag suit. There is now a way to protect yourself other than using a helmet. There are other parts of your body that if injured in a motorcycle crash can harm you. These other parts of your body should be protected as much as your head.
Let’s face the facts, most people think of bikers who ride motorcycles as those wearing leather and having long beards and looking rough and tough. This is the case …

Ergonomics is the science of designing equipment to specifically fit a user’s need. It aims at producing products which can prevent possible strain or injuries Only a very few companies use this technique because it requires a set of researchers who will conduct an extensive study on many different areas related to the current product line. Fortunately, some companies know how to value their customer safety and convenience, and opt to practice this science throughout their production process. Ergonomic design dwells on the principle of safety and simplicity, this is …

A motorcycle rider, or even an individual that loves to frequently ride horses, is often faced with a dilemma. While on the one hand they adore riding their vehicle or steed, on the other it is a very dangerous pastime or primary means of transportation. In the past even a minor crash or hard landing could cause a major physical health issue. Severe injury and death were quite common from such an occurrence. However, with the advent of the creation of motorcycle airbag jacket technology safety for riders of motorcycles …

(Note: this is a guest post from a mom whose twenty-something son just took up riding.)
Air bag jackets are a fairly new concept. These are very fashionable jackets that look great while out riding your motorcycle. The difference is that they have an airbag installed in them. Every year lives are lost to riders having a wreck while riding their motorcycle. Bones are broken and injuries do occur. This is a great way to keep these things from happening so often. Police officers in other countries have even begun …

Back in the early days of motorcycle riding a leather jacket and a cool pair of boots was the only protection a rider needed but after so many injuries, brain damage and multiple broken bones there had to be safety gear created that was fashionable and functional. The new creation is the Airbag Jacket.
How Does an Airbag Jacket Work?
Inside the vest or jacket is an airbag insert, which is placed between the inner and outer lining of the jacket. There are several tubular shaped chambers, 2 in the front and …

Check out this video demonstrating the Spidi Neck DPS Airbag Vest. Naturally this is a marketing video, since it is published by Spidi, but it gives a pretty good overview of how airbag vests work in general, since most major models work in roughly the same way, so it’s worth watching. The video is also a bit focused on the racing crowd, but it’s equally applicable to street riders.
Note this airbag vest is designed to be worn over your existing jacket or armor. One of the primary …