How to Use an Airbag Vest

Airbag vests and jackets offer you an excellent way to protect yourself from a variety of riding accidents. Helmets, boots and other protective gear are essential, but the unique design of these vests and jackets adds the ultimate layer of protection to a rider's core. Most of the body's important organs are located within the vest's hip to shoulder range; an airbag vest essentially gives you an extra ribcage to protect your core biological systems. Whether you ride a motorcycle or are an equestrian, protection is only a click away. The system is easily connected, and if you get thrown from your bike or horse, it takes only a fraction of a second for the device to activate and the vest or jacket to inflate.

1. First: Put on the vest

   It is important to chose an airbag vest or jacket that fits properly. You want it snug without any loss of range-of-motion. It is a good idea to try on a range of sizes to find the one that fits best your frame. When you are ready to ride, completely zip or snap the vest to safely secure all features.

2. Second: Attach the vest to the system

   Clip the cord that runs from the vest into the other clip that is attached at the saddle. Once the system is properly attached, you are protected. In the event of an accident that results in you getting thrown, the force of detachment activates the small CO2 cartridge in the vest and inflates it within a fraction of a second, protecting you from injury that could result from the fall.