Just dropping by to say thanks. Your video probably saved my Fathers life. I showed it to him a couple weeks back and it convinced him to buy a Helite E-Turtle just ahead of his trip to Sardegna, Italy. On his trip there he ran front first into a Cow that came out of the bushes around a bend at around 110km/h. He survived with just a gash on his elbow, the paramedics could not believe it. Now he equipped all of us with it. So yeah, cool vid m8.
I was offered a bike for $40. Old ladies are nice and if they don't want their motorcycle then they'll pay you to take it off their hands. Just find your local sales and bartering internet service and message anything with a cheap enough price tag, ? Marks are best because those bikes are basically free.
1 week ago from today marks my first motorcycle accident, with my first bike. Came up to a line of cars stopped at a light, and the next moment I was staring at the sky, flipping backwards off my bike and slamming into asphalt because someone thought texting your friends is always more important than looking through your windshield to make a safe stop. Instead of breaking several ribs and making a trip to the ER in an ambulance, I sat up with the nice feeling of an air vest giving me a firm yet covering hug. I hadn't even realized the airbag had gone off. A little shocked, I got up, answered the "r u ok" question eight times in a row, and proceeded to explain how to shift a bike into neutral to the other five people that exited their cars to help remove the crash from an active lane during rush hour. The worst part about the entire crash is that I just fixed the bike the day before, and had gotten it all ready for riding season, just for the bike to be sent right into the car in front of me at 20 odd mph. I'm sad I can't ride at the moment, but looking at it glass-half-full, Im able to continue on with my life's dreams and passions, like riding. Some riders cannot say the same after their accidents, regardless of whose fault it was. *_I cannot express how strongly I recommend these if you ride. They will save your life, and according to my girlfriend, makes you look really hot, though I have a sneaking suspicion she just says that so I'll wear it every time I ride_*
Your story made me think of the road I take to work. I've wanted to start riding my bike to work but the road I take to get there is a city highway. A four lane road that extends from the city I live in, through another city, and to the city I work in (I can stay in the same lane all the way there which is nice). The speed limits on this road ranger from 35 to 45 depending on where you are and I can tell you right now, half the people on that road pay zero attention to what is happening around them. They treat it like a freeway going 50mph. Admittedly I'm terrified to ride down that road, but after this video and your comment, I'm definitely going to feel a lot more comfortable doing it with a vest.
Not to mention huge props to Fortnine for being cool with Ryan and Aneesh doing this in pretty much every single gear video they produce. I've been a Fortnine customer since I began riding and I'll likely continue to be one for a very long time if they continue down this road.
He left out a big deal w the alpinestars airbag. Its the only one that covers your shoulders. The helite is probably the best all around since its eqaily reusable and the other ones are not rated for off road. A much more in depth comparison video would be valuable.
25-years-ago, my wife, kids, and I were heavily involved in horseback riding competitions. After I had a bad fall breaking several ribs, on paper, I designed a CO2 inflatable riding vest activated by a tethered cord. My wife laughed at me, made fun of me, and said it was a waste of time, and no one would purchase it. I never pursued my idea. My wife and I ride motorcycles so I'm purchasing both of us Helite Turtle 2 Airbag Vests, and every time we get ready to ride, I'm reminding her of my idea 25-years-ago, lol. Thank you for the great review.
@@mariusciobanu2025 Are you thick? How about Rotary Engines, Disposable Diapers, Dishwashers, Central Heating, Windscreen Wipers, First Computer Programs, Discovery of DNA, Myers-Briggs testing, Kevlar, Monopoly, Fire Escapes, Life Rafts, The Syringe, Refrigerators, WiFi, Telecoms Communication, CCTV... the list goes on.
I was in a crash with a Helite turtle at 50mph. 3 Spinal fractures, multiple facial fractures and right hand completely crushed. 1 month later I’ve recovered, the Helite vest was complemented by police and protected my spine and neck very well. Would recommend it saved my life for sure.
How did it feel when it went off? I'm thinking about getting one after seeing this. I'm a very small female and would probably need XS or S but they are both out of stock. Hopefully they will get those sizes in again.
@@littleripper312 I triggered mine on a slow speed crash (tire slid on a wet dirt patch in a corner... about 40-50kph) it felt hitting the ground. I knew I slid, front wheel hit the sidewalk, then I felt air kicked out of my lungs as I (thought I) hit the ground flat on my back. Then I actually hit the ground flat on my back, wich was a way softer impact thanks to having a pillow strapped to my back lol.Over all 20€ to reload 10/10 would crash again
@@The-Splat I'm back to biking, my spine had 3 fractures but without it I would be a paraplegic, paralysed, or dead. I can just wholly recommend over the other options as it's mechanically powered not electrical.
I've been saying that internet of things has gone too far for years but subscription airbag beats even my wildest nightmares regarding the misuse of technology.
@@Peasant_of_Pontus juice = life ; starvation = death ? actually, I was just reacting to the "internet of things" absurdity, not intending to claim a failed internet connection would cause death. I hadn't really gone down that rabbit hole, but now wonder if unpaid monthly has had deaths/ lawsuits/ and what happens "off grid" ?
But I'm willing to bet I could hack it to work without the subscription.... maybe. Not wirelessly but if they can deactivate it I can physically activate it
Same here. I am dangerously incompetent on two wheels, and I suffer from adrenaline poisoning. Owning a motorcycle would be delayed suicide for me. But I love FortNine's videos because they're so well produced and the information is presented very well.
@@jonathanoxlade4252 Not enough mass in that bicycle to pull the tether and get that ball bearing out of its receptacle. That tether he said released at 60 lbs of force. The average road bike is around 17-25lbs, so all that'd happen instead is the cyclist would go flying over the car partway until his bike caught up with him and slammed the shit out of him from behind and back into their crotch and probably putting the rider INTO the car instead of over it. You'd end up injuring the cyclist far more with the vest than if they went without. Crashing on a bicycle doesn't seem to be as big of a general issue as even professionals wear the lightest synthetic fiber clothing with barely any coverage and as tight to the body as possible. There doesn't seem to be this overwhelming need for the road biking crew to wear more protective gear as even just adding elbow and knee pads, which already exist and would greatly reduce impact injuries to limbs, aren't generally used. A cyclist would be very well protected in general already if they wore motorcycle gear in general already, but none of them wear it.
I came back here to say thank you Ryan for saving my life today. Based on this video I bought the helite 2 years ago and today it saved me. I got hit on the highway from behind by a car driver who had a stroke. He accelerated into me and I was thrown off the bike, slid and survived. The police and ambulance couldn't believe it. I got away with 10 stitches on my elbow where the protections slid away but I'm here to tell the tale. To everyone out there, yes they are pricey but you only have one life and even if you're doing everything right you never know what is waiting for you out there
Having crashed with and without a Helite Turtle 2, I will never ride on the street without my airbag vest again. Crashing with the airbag vest was almost comfortable. None of that next day all over soreness. They really work and could save your life. I don't know about you but the deductible on my health insurance is more than the cost of the vest. Easy math for me.
@@eyeballs50 Crashing and living to tell the tale is life tapping you on shoulder saying "take it easy buddy"...some people don't quite get the message until it's too late.
@@BlastersChannel lmfao I started working for Nissan and legally can't say to much do to ndc in my contract but I will say the airbag issue is one of many VERY dangerous flaws in Nissans for the last 20 years. I can't speak on new vehicals though
Appreciate the review and presentation of how effective these can be. After discussing this with my wife her reply was “I don’t care what it cost, get one”. That’s a Texas sized 10-4 good buddy.
Was in a bike accident several years ago. The helmet saved my life but broke 7 bones and punctured the lungs. Busted my shoulder so I can’t ride anymore. Wish I had have one of these back then.
I was on low speed and swerved to avoid a car that cut me off. The helmet and jacket helped most of it. But I impaled my ribs on the handlebar. I'm pretty sure I cracked a rib. I guess the old adage, any crash you can walk away from.
@@tysleight Invest, and i mean that word. It's not an expense, it's an investment. I've come off twice, one to a red light runner at night in the rain. There was nothing I could do and the gear I wore saved me from losing a leg when they T-boned me. You absolutely want it. Compare the cost of one of these to the value of the bodily harm it prevents, to the cost of insurance for a thing you own but can replace. When you consider it this way, there's no way it's not worth the price.
@@tysleight to be honest. No. Back then I didn’t know about these but no I wouldn’t spent the cash. I was young and stupid. To day I would get one. But hey. Hindsight is 20/20.
6 weeks ago, I was doing 90kmph (the speed limit and recommended speed) around a long light corner. I seen a deer on the left so I stood the bike up and started to brake, to avoid a low side. When I went to lean again I noticed the rear brake got stuck on. The bike would not lean back over, I went down an embankment on the opposite side of the road at about 70kmph, back up the embankment. Gained air and the rear end of the bike clipped a giveway sign. An airbag vest would have helped me signitanly, as I suffered broken ribs, detached lung, short term neck injurys, shoulder and back injurys. At this moment, motorcycle airbags aren't available in Australia, technically speaking your not allowed to wear one on a motorcycle on the road. I do feel like they should become mandated. Atleast to the newer riders.
If there’s any TH-cam biker that can be quoted to be taken seriously it’s Ryan F9. I believe you have the capacity to change the industry for the better.
Was out on a group ride and a guy lost it on a fast corner. His bike was totalled but because he had a Helite Turtle on all he suffered was a broken thumb, the ambulance crew that turned up couldn't believe it.
@@Holo-qu6ln No, there was a car coming round it in the opposite direction and the car had come onto his side of the road a bit so he had to take an evasive move.
My family friend's nephew (edited, thought it was son) is Dustin, one of the faces of Helite. I remember his father showing me the Helite website and being proud of it a couple years back. By god have they come far
@@paulvarnsverry11 so is our family friend. He's a crazy German engineer haha. His house is full of his whicked builds and contraptions. Amazing man haha
@@supersecularboypants I rewatch the invisibility training every year before road cycling season (I don't ride motorbikes just pushbikes) just to remind myself how to stay safe on the street and how to be a safer cyclist / driver. This channel is gold, even for people who don't ride motorbikes.
A guy at work had a motorcycle accident , 2 years latter he's just now walking with a walker and has 10's of thousands in medical costs , then take into account he hasn't worked for 2 years and had to piss into a bucket, if your looking at the cost of an air bad and saying i can't afford that, then you can't afford to get a motorcycle.
@@janvandaalen4993 still holds true for other countries just because it's free does not mean the years of physical therapy are easy. I probably won't ever wear one unless mandated by the law because to me my helmet, jacket, and pants are enough
@@archemides1517 Yeah, having an accident obviously costs you in the money department, but even without that there are many ways to pay the devil's toll
dont be silly dude. a helmet, leathers, boots and gloves. unless you plan on breaking the speed limit by 200mph that is all thats needed. those vests may improve your odds. but they should always be optional. having to buy and wear one of those things just to get to and from work everyday is nonsense. people need to grow a pari and stop being so damn wimpy and health and safety, pc madness bubble wrapped sissies etc etc these days. the world is gong insane. sucks what happened to your buddy. but that is a risk you take riding a bike. and its a one in a million chance it will happen to you. the best way to reduce those odds even further is to use common sense every day you ride instead of just on a single purchase and then think your invincible. accidents happen. they always will. its life. deal with it.
"Smart riders know the tethered airbag deploys in 36 milliseconds" Highly intelligent scientist plus comedian. You are truly a treasure to the motorcycle riding community! I hope you are making a good living making these videos because you definitely deserve it!
I fear death less than I fear a spinal cord injury which is why I got the Helite Turtle. I find it comfortable to ride with and easy to use and provides peace of mind that I’m doing my best to protect against injury. $1000 is a lot but I’m sure if I’m sailing off my bike at 100kph it will seem like a great deal then. We all assume risk as riders but we can use gear to reduce the risk of serious injury. Keep safe my friends.
I also don’t fear death nearly as much as a back/neck injury, just thinking about having to live on the rest of my life paralyzed and needing to be taken care of just frightens the shit out of me. Definitely going to buy the helite 2.0 once I buy my first bike soon.
@@karwannouri8266 Me to. You can wear whatever you like under it (provided you can close it of course 😉) as they puff up outwards. If I had to pick one or one other I'd go for the armoured jacket, but I never ride without my air vest.
You might want to consider what you carry in any pockets in whatever jacket you wear under a Helite vest. These vests squeeze HARD, and having your mobile phone compressed into your ribcage won't be much good for you or your phone. Something like a set a keys could puncture the airbag. These points were raised by the guy who demoed the Helite vests at our advanced riders group a few years ago. We also had the opportunity to experience the inflation and, for added fun, be whacked on the back with a stout bit of wood. Many of us were impressed enough to order one on the spot. And, for anyone wondering, I've forgotten to release the tether many times. It's never fired yet. Oh, and I've yet to test it in a crash. Thankfully.
@@weevilinabox Good point about what you keep in your pockets - but good advice in general I think. Keys, pens, tools, etc. I think Ryan mentioned in a previous video about having one of those driven into your femoral artery leads to a pretty bad time 😱
I have a Helite leather jacket and I slid with my bike on gravel that I didn’t see on a very tight left turn. Did not feel a thing at all and stood up completely unharmed thanks to the airbag, even though I rolled in dirt and rocks. Two lessons learned: the air bag works and I’ll never ride without one from now on, and I’ll have to better scan the road.
Very tight left turn... UK or US? If US, you did haul ass and it has nothing to do with you scanning the road surface or not. If you don't haul ass you are not bothered by tight turns and whatever is in them that can ruin your ride.;)) Go to the track. I'd be more than happy if you'd prove me wrong. Ride safe next time!
@@V4zz33 How about you stop making ill-informed assumptions that cause you to call out strangers for lying, and try to act generally less like a massive prick? Go somewhere people want to be accused of making shit up for attention, if you can find such a place. Comment safe next time!
Yea i did the same thing at roughly 70 kph..low sided on gravel i couldn't see..i was all armoured up still broke my elbow and i was so sore for a week or so..i might look into these🤔
I have the Helite 2 based on this video. Unfortunately, got to deploy it riding around in North Western Arkansas in early November. Nothing bad and landed in soft dirt, but the vest deployed before I hit the ground as I wanted. I actually am so used to wearing it that I did know what had happened at first!! What is this pressure all around my torso?? Got some lunch, replaced the CO2 cartridge, finished the day and rode the next day. OK, a minor fall cost me a $40 CO2 cartridge. Totally worth it!! I did have to unscrew the CO2 cartridge to deflate the vest so I could pick up my adventure bike (with it inflated I could not pick up the bike which illustrates how good it is a immobilizing your torso). I live in Texas and have not had a problem with overheating.
They are reusable. Otherwise the CO2 csrtidge wouldnt be replacable. I saw a track guy comment he got 3 deployments out of his turtle. @@nerychristian
@@fishfuxors I mean the price can be high yeah but the safety is what makes that so expensive, Its the same as choosing a cheap helmet and a expensive helmet, generally the expensive one is gonna offer you more protection, some people prefer spending a lot of money once to avoid being hurt, than breaking something or even dying because they didn't have proper gear
I’ve been looking at it for ages, I think I’m gonna get the e-turtle - best of both. Home rechargeable (though proprietary cartridge) and electronic detection. It also has a secondary sensor on the bike to detect low speed impacts where the best sensors are below the gps thresholds
I wish I’d had that when I was at a red light in 1980. Guy hit me from behind sending me flying. I landed on the back of my helmet, folding me so hard it crushed my spinal column. I’ve been paralyzed ever since. Still love bikes but damn I wouldn’t ride without one of these.
@@teemun3979 You have got a big purpose in life bro.... The Revenge ... Right from the driver to the police and their wives and kids .. u have to do everyone
I think I watched this 6 or 7 times before I convinced myself to buy a Turtle 2. Funny thing is that I watched it 3-4 times more after I bought it to convince myself that I did a good purchase and indeed is one of the most useful protection items to have. Thanks a lot guys!
@@stuckinobamalow4559 same here lol, especially now Helite came out with their e-turtle, which really had me doubt the purchase. But Ryan was convincing as always lol
I have the Helite, and I always use it. Research from the UK shows 60-65% reduction in serious trauma to neck and back. I'll take that. BTW, if you dont fancy the neon colours, the Helite is also available in black.
It's another layer of protection. It's something you throw on with the rest of the gear and with proper training. Most bikers shouldn't ever have it deploy, but I'm sure that if you need it, that it's worth it. Having spent 3 days in the hospital, including a night in the ICU for something else, I can tell you that is expensive. Sure, some folks live in areas where the government pays, but it's still thousands of dollars to somebody and days off work for you.
I heard about Helite shortly after I started riding. I did my research, then bought one from a local dealer. I've been wearing it for over two years and never accidentally triggered it. Yes, it's extra bulk, and it can get a little hot during the summer, but water is easier to replace than blood.
@@pedrorezende4873 in Europe there is this joke, that the first thing a motorcycle rider does, after an accident, is looking after his bike because - my shoulder gets fixed by my health insurance, -my bike gets fixed by my wallet (unless you have an expensive full cover insurance that pays even for 100% your own fault accidents)
@@vaga4239 most likely you would get sued and lose as you would have check that ''i agree'' box. then your insurance would use that as an excuse to not cover you as you broke the rules/laws of both the vest maker and their contract ... blah blah blah. libertarian wet dream but they hate paying taxes for services ... go figure.
I ride a modestly pricey ADV bike (AT), but I have exactly zero KLIM gear because it is all overpriced to a comical extent. I see guys selling used KLIM ADV pants for hundreds of dollars and jackets for many hundreds of dollars. I just LOL when I see it.
@@aw4527 I got myself a Helite Vented 2.0 (and tried on the Adventure Jacket) three months ago. Size up for the Vented 2.0 (i went from L to XL, 185cm height, 90kg weight). The Adventure Jacket can be ordered in your regular size. Can't speak for any other jacket though.
When I was rear ended by a car, thrown ten feet into the air and landed on my back, my hit-air airbag vest saved me from any serious injury, it was almost like landing on a water bed, I'm sure my back would have been badly hurt otherwise.
I had a motorcycle accident yesterday and this Helite Turtle Airbag saved me from breaking my ribs and hip. It also protected my neck and saved even my helmet from smashing against the road.
As a polytrauma orthopedic surgeon I can give one good advice to creators of this device- it would be much more sufficient if it would also cover pelvis. Pelvic ring injuries are one of most dangerous with lethality rate up to 67%. So it would be an overkill to lengthen protection to said area.
I'm not so sure it would be easy to offer meaningful protection to the pelvis. Its an odd place for a airbag and slapping bags on the outer legs will do much more for the femur than the pelvis in theory. Of course this would need lots of testing. Do you have any proposals? I'm sure the companies would love to get the input from a doctor on the best ways to stop injury.
I would assume this is the #1 injury for cruiser riders t-boning something since your pelvis flies into the handlebars whereas the sport bike you high side over top.
Maybe in the US, but it's been quite a while since I saw one of those without a helmet, and that fool was racing around in the neighbourhood. 99,99% wear them. Quite frankly not doing that should come with an additional stipulation that in case of an accident, you can't receive medical care that society pays for the said suicidal rider will be deposited into the nearest ditch to become one with nature.
@@fredpuntdroad8701 Bikes should be manufactured thusly, that it detects a rider not wearing a helmet. The bike works fine if you wear one, but if you don't, it will steer you into the nearest abandoned building. There will be no way to stop the bike. This way these people won't be a risk to other people and they'll go out doing the thing they liked doing, endangering themselves
I love to watch videos, when those riders in t-shirts and shorts ( beacose what wrong can happen- right?) are throw out from saddle :D (usually from US)
@@PeterJavi how in the world is someone without a helmet more of a danger than someone with it helmet? it protects no one else. >inb4 "guy with no helmet demonstrates he doesn't care" innacurate and not what i asked.
@@mse2130 Yh ik the scene, but I thought where they go into the actual future was the 2nd... I'll have to pull it up on my plex server and look, cos pretty sure in the first one is where they go back to 1979 where Doc first thought of the flux copacitor, then in the 2nd one they go proper into the future, and in the last they go back back into the wild rest... Pretty sure it's layed out like that, i'll reply to this in a second as I'm about to check, I have liek 500 films on my plex server lol
I just ordered a Helite Turtle yesterday after doing quite a bit of research. I just ran across this video today.. I picked the Turtle for all the same reasons Ryan talked about. Makes me feel good about my choice after the fact. My wife has been badgering me for a year or so to get one after one of her friends avoided serious injury after hitting a deer at over 60 mph. He was wearing a Turtle.
Helite vests are great! I've had the original Turtle design for 5 years and nearly 100,000km of use. It has only deployed once in a minor low-side, no damage to it so I just ordered a new cartridge and kept on wearing.
Bought a Helite Turtle five years ago. The salesman inflated it and then wacked me in the back with a lump hammer. I bought it there and then. The are around £420 in the UK. Thanks for confirming that I made a good choice.
Just looked, the Helite Turtle 2 is available in black with reflective strips as well and is about £420. Not going to lie, I was sceptical until watching this video! Do you just wear a regular riding jacket underneath the Helite or do you wear one over it? I imagine I can remove the shoulder and back pads, it's just the elbow I need?
@@thekickingmule Jacket must be under. I use it with cordura and leather suit. I keep the shoulders and elbows protections, you can take the back protection off. Arms are the only think the airbag don't cover. Back, chest, ribs,neck, clavicle, (internal organs) are under and safe. I've crashed many times with it even in track, and works, and worth every single cent. I am an absolute fan.
@@Blackycrome Thanks for that. I'm looking for a new jacket anyway, so I might think about this first and then find a nice leather jacket for under it without the back panel. Is it as 'reusable' as Fortnine says? Just replace the canister and away you go? I've got to say, that's bloody brilliant if so!
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Great video! As the New Zealand distributor for Helite, I recognize that you answer the most common questions with great clarity. Good work Ryan, and thank you.
I don't like the risk, thank you very much. The barrier to my having one is lack of information boiled down for the lay human. This video solved that problem in Fortnine style.
More people ought buy airbags for the sake of them getting better. Would be great to see more casual riding gear get it to offer even protection when riders need it most even if its not as effective. But riding will always be a risk and to pretend its not there because of some gear is as dangerous as it gets. Embrace the risk. Learning to overcome our most instinctive behaviours at the most critical times is something to be proud of and only comes with teaching and practice
I had a Dainese airbag vest and let me tell you it absolutely paid for itself, I got hit by a car that ran a red and it did exactly what it was supposed to. I'm lucky I got to walk away from that and i would've been far worse off had I not been wearing one.
I'm living in Belgium and I am wearing a Helite Turtle 2 for every ride the last 2 years. Since then I very rarely ever see other bikers wearing it. This video confirmed that I have made the right choice.
I have one for over 5 years now on my second also have one for my wife as a passenger and crashed in one you definitely made the right choice hope you never need to test it but trust me it works
@@shanewalsh5877 correct, I do , I use the IXON IX-airbag-U03. very comfortable and it always sits snug on the right position on your body and the airbagvest itself is protected by the textiles or leather jacket above it AND you can stll choose your own stile of cloading when riding the motorcycle
Bought my helite about a year ago. Got an extra tether for the second bike. Haven't had to use it yet, but I will say that I have had a lot of other bikers make fun of me. Only to get left in my dust on the s1000rr. All laughing aside, I have noticed more 4 wheelers seeing me earlier and giving me more space and respect. I really don't care what anyone thinks. If it gives me a little more safety without being a huge pain, then I'll use it. The helite gets 4 stars from me as I do feel like it has a few places it can be improved.
I don't understand why anyone would laugh at wearing safety gear with all the life altering accidents that could be prevented by it. Even my father who is a bit of a yahoo on the bike would commend someone wearing gear as opposed to discourage. I think too once you have a family it's not just about you, but preventing injuries for the people who care about you in your life also. They wouldn't understand you choosing not to wear gear just because of what some moronic guys say.
@@littleripper312 It's insecurity; same reason that if you order a non-alcoholic drink at a bar the people that do drink will heckle you for not getting drunk with them.
@@littleripper312 I agree. They can laugh at me all they want. I have a job, roof over my head, raised in a normal family without any alcoholics and in good health. Who are these people and what do they mean to me? Will they ever be at my funeral? Zero value to me. I have more important people in my life who I value their opinion than some random rider on the road.. .. Honestly.. The people that laugh at someone else for this has definitely confidence and self-esteem issues 100%.. That's a compliment to me as I see it.
Just ordered the helite one a few hrs before i saw this and I'll be honest, i felt a little nervous thinking I'd bought the wrong one. Video suggests otherwise and rather relieved I've made a decent decision
@@morganwalsh8292 sort of the same here, I spent 750 on my first bike, but before I knew it I had spent over 1k on jackets, helmet, gloves, pants and boots. Same for the missus. She wanted to ride pillion, and before we knew it we were almost a grand lighter on her gear as well. Then again I also know people who'd drop 14k on a gixxer no questions asked, but who ride around wearing a Lidl helmet costing all of 50 euro. They argue that "it meets safety standards" and they're right, that 50 euro lid just barely meets safety standards. I feel more comfortable knowing my 350 euro Nolan will probably do a better job protecting my face.
If these were, say, 200-300 USD, I'd have already bought two. Still, I'm considering saving up for one. I was in a life-changing bicycle accident years ago, and that was at relatively low speeds on a city street. Every time I get on my bike I remind myself that now I have hundreds more pounds of metal and 670CC's of power underneath me - more than enough to kill me if I get careless or stupid. $900 is less than the average ER co-pay for most Americans. Whenever people ask me why I have extra gear, I always remind them that as long as it's cheaper than an ER copay, I'm still saving money. God love Ryan, but a lot of his low-key Canadian libertarianism tends to forget that you can survive an accident in America, but it might also saddle you with crippling, difficult-to-discharge debt for the rest of your life. And that's not a fun risk at all.
Also i would like to FINALLY see reviews with female models too! I am very small and on the slim side. This review did not show if the vest would press into womens busts, which would be painful AF.
But why would they do that when tethered is so much better and the only reason motogp use non tethered is because the rules tell them to? This video is super weirdly biased.
@@breaddrinker easy. Most riders don´t want to be tethered to the bike. Even if that solution is better like Ryan say in the video. It´s just the way it is.
I agree. I was being sarcastic. Tethered is inferior. It's less safe and has more instances of the bag not going off in more scenarios, which renders it.. Perhaps not pointless to have, but having less point to ownership. Once the point of having a piece of kit is gone, you'll soon reach the time where you don't bother to use it. It has to meld seamlessly with what you already do, or be worth going the extra mile for to bother using..
@@breaddrinker Ryan didnt simply say tethered one was best just because of the tether. It is because the 3 electronic ones he reviewed sucked in general. The tethered one was simply better in every way that mattered for safety. The question is, can Helite make an electronic one that is high quality, not using proprietary, and a good battery size so you dont have to charge it a lot. This will put them at the head of the pack it seems.
This video made me go out and buy a Helite vest. The only challenge was finding a size that fit. My first order was a bit on the large size. It's too bad no local shops had these for sale.
I have always been interested in motorcycling. Eventually when I someday I get into it I am definitely getting a good airbag. I would love to ride a bike but not because it’s unsafe, because riding a bike of any kind is fun. And I most defiantly getting a tether one, as much as I like technology, having a tether feels right.
@@gusjeazer but there are many more things/parts that van fail. Battery level, one capacitor pops, god knows what sensor misbehaves and they are, because of that, high maintenance. With a tether one, if the ball comes out, that thing just works. So to me the second one is definitely the better choice, at least for daily usage.
@@Takeangel1995 These are issues that really stopped being an issue some odd 15 years ago now, you'd have to be buying some absolutely second rate Chinese sweatshop crap to have capacitors that have even a slim chance of blowing these days, and sure the sensors add a level of potential failure over mechanical, but to call them "high maintenance" is a pretty far stretch, electronics have come a pretty far way, and as long as you can remember to charge the thing every once in a while, you shouldn't have any issues using one over a tethered airbag.
@@Takeangel1995 As already said, electronic ones have come a long way. They are used in professional racing, and have been tested and proven extensively over many many years. No need to worry about them. They are the safer choice 100%. I use a tether line, because I can't afford the electronic ones. This video here left the most important part of the test out. The part where the motorcyclist hits his head when the airbag vest wasn't inflated yet. It was cut out, so try to look for the full video used here. A tether vest is a lot safer than no vest, an electronic one is safer than the tether one.
I remember these years ago, i worked at a ducati dealer and we stocked them for a short pwriod of time but no one ever bought them or even seemed interested. Even though we sold tons of armor, jackets, gloves and helmets.
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Yeah, if the price wasn't 700 dollars I'm sure plenty more people would purchase them. (I'd buy it at 250 max personally, sadly I don't make enough money for all the safety equipment I'd like. But, gas is affordable on the bike.)
@@anchopanchoranchoof you are ready to spend infinite money to survive after what happens happened, then 750 bucks are not a burden to you. It's about ego.
@@juliankandlhofer7553 Same to you. Make sure you inspect your vehicles thouroughly via a 3 minute indoor/outdoor vehicle check every time you plan on driving the vehicle. As recommended by the majority of vehicle safety organizations.
@@TheFloodFourm It's a bit weird to be smug about motorcycle accidents. Sure, you can have an accident in your car, but it's way more likely to result in a ton of bent metal rather than a broken spine, at least compared to motorcycle accidents.
@@meri5012 I'm sorry but I don't recall being smug about morarcycle accidents? I'm merely pointing out a legitimate safety issue that, yes, can and has resulted in many injuries/deaths. You shouldnt invalidate certain types of accidents because it invalidates the victims. And anyone who prioritizez one accident but not the other is a huge hypocrite if they claim to care about safety imo
@@TheFloodFourm i just fell from my moped 3 days ago because the chain loose and lock the wheel, i can see myself doing that, i get a lot of shitty situation because i didn't check first.
I want an airbag, but they are expensive. I historically didn't want to tether, but I'm thinking the inconveniences aren't that serious. I just ordered a vest. I'll do a review on it once I wear it.
Same here, That $900 is nearly half what I paid for my bike to begin with. I personally spent money learning how to ride responsibly and avoid getting into a wreck in the first place. Still, if I had the money, I'd add the airbags just in case. But, realistically, if I do go down hard to enough to be seriously injured, it's probably going to be hard enough that the airbag won't help or that I get run over anyways.
aye I'd like one aswell but the Price tag at the moment makes that take some serious consideration. Then again Saftey gear is almost always expensive and spending money is still preferable over potentially critical injuries.
@@SmallSpoonBrigade the "if I go down hard enough to need it it won't help anyway" argument is the same fallacious nonsense people have been using to justify not wearing gear more or less forever. It just isn't true, the math and the statistics show it. This video explained very clearly how an airbag protects you in serious crashes much more effectively than regular gear. I understand the cost argument, and won't argue there, but suggesting these are ineffective in an accident is just wrong. Also, I'm not going to question your training or your skill as a rider. Just remember that the majority of riders, trained or untrained, will crash above 45mph at least once in a lifetime of riding. Training isn't a magic spell that renders you immune to crashes.
I have the Helite black leather jacket with the same technology built in. It is the only jacket I wear, and I never ride without it. I used to use a yellow vest like the Turtle, over a regular jacket, but I got tired of the two-step process. One note: the technology was invented by a Japanese company called Hit-Air, and they are still selling vests with the same technology, for about $100 less.
I have the same Helite black leather jacket and have just bought the Helite e Turtle vest, as well. I am not sure, however it's a good idea to have them both on.
@@viktorkatona7521 Do not wear both! You can wear the vest with a regular (non airbag) jacket, or on its own (not a good idea, but possible), but don't combine two airbag devices.
@@Rampiks1 I removed the canister from the jacket, but continue wearing it under my e-vest. It is fine in the spring, but might get tricky on hot summer days….:-)
@@viktorkatona7521 I see, when is it too hot for you? Where I live it almost never gets hotter than 25°C sometimes up to 35°C. Also, why did you get the e vest when you had the jacket?
Loved the review. Let me tell you that from an emergency doctor and also rider point of view, what shouts immediately for my attention is the lack of neck protection in all airbags vest, beside the Helite that apparently makes a god protection around your cervical area and provides great restriction on the helmet. Great video.
They seem comparable but they're not copies. I've got the held air vest 2 with a removable back section so that it's compatible with racing suits with bumps.
@@jdim9337 Hi Jim, I must nuance my previous answer a bit to be fair. There is the Held air that is often called Held by Helite and that one is very close maybe even a rebranded Helite. It is designed by Helite so you were right. Then there is the Held air2 , also a thetered airbag, but I was reacting on the most recent 2020 Held e vest. This is a totally different and up to date approach. It is equiped with the in&motion technology ( box-software-integrated in backprotector) so a smart airbag. It resembles very much the IXON IX-airbag-U03, the pioneer with the in&motion technology and is also ment to be used as an airbagjacket to wear under your motorcycle jacket. They also have the almost identical HELD evest clip-in to be clipped in their own range of motorcycle jackets. I hope this sets my previous answer right.
Damn, this channel has the most honest reviews I know. And this one in particular is corageously honest. I'm italian, here Dainese is believed to be the best, but often is just showoff. Thanks for telling the thruth
have had and worn my Hitair vest for the past 6 years. 1 deployment in a muddy driveway, replaced the CO2 and glad to know this everything worked as it was supposed to. Great vid.
I like the Alpinestar TechAir 5. I charge it after every ride with my Cardo. Charges quickly, charge has held for a month while I was gone on vacation and charge has lasted for a 12 hour ride. GREAT performance.
This is definitely one of your best and most informative videos! Love it. I do have to say that I unfortunately am one of those hardheaded riders. I was the guy who hated manufacturers who put ABS on their bikes. I made fun of Honda and their "dumb gas bags". I saw these and laughed my ass off, "nope not a single guy would wear these. How stupid to be a bubble boy". Then I had one of my worst accidents ever. It was nothing I could have prevented with my 25+ years of riding prowess, intuition, wisdom, etc. I wasn't "stunting" or being a stupid head. I was just enjoying a nice day on the bike. 4 fractured vertebrae, two fused vertebrae, a fractured rotator cuff, brain bruising and bleeding, a shattered knee, and the nurse spending eleventy million hours picking dirt and rocks from my legs and ass, whilst naked, groaning, and my manhood open to the world to see, made me quickly realize I didn't want to go through that again. LOL. The airbag is also quite intriguing and can see my whiplash and upper and mid vertebrae fractures wouldn't have happened or been massively reduced had I been in an airbag. Yup. Safety matters and when I can talk my spouse into letting me buy another bike, I'll definitely be an air bubble boy.
I'd like to thank guys like yourself for posting the "hindsight is 20/20" stories and convincing me to wear my nice new airbag everytime i get on the bike before i have my first crash.
talking ur wife into a second mc might be the next miracle, right after she gets her virginity back... just sayin'. by the way, a rotator cuff is actually a bunch of muscles; u can tear a rotator cuff but not fracture it, as it is not a bone. i didnt learn the difference until i tore mine. i hope u have recovered as much as is possible from ur terrible accident.
@@rosemaryus-ct6151 Oh trust me. I 100% agree it'll never happen. Even though we met when I was racing in AMA and I was a crazy young man, I'm heavily reminded that it I'm old now and already broken. As she says, "there's not a snowballs chance in hell you're getting another sport bike." Maybe she'll let me get a scooter?! ... nope pretty sure that falls in the chance of the snowball. Hey, I can dream though!!
@@ric84 I'm so happy someone learns from my many accidents. :) It's crazy because now I'm so intrigued by all the cool gear. Guess that's what happens when you get older and more wise.
@@llspragulus 'let you?' fortunately i am past the point where i need anybody's permission to do anything. i got my bike when i was 62. uh huh, i might be old and broken but i do love to get on the interstate and hit cruise control lol. i need one working arm to steer. yeeee ha !!!! if u find a trike she can stop worrying. one does not fall over on a trike. some of them even lean. live long and prosper my friend. it aint over til it's over.
Gonna have to disagree with you here Ryan. Sensor airbags are definitely superior. Yes, the Helite turtle is a huge upgrade over a conventional jacket. And yes, it does have the best actual airbag. However, it has major drawbacks not touched upon- a tether doesn't foreseeably protect against all crashes. For example, a sportbike rider could easily lowside without ever leaving the bike. Without this the Helite vest would not inflate leaving the rider prone to injury as they slide into, most likely, a guardrail, another car, or a ditch. In contrast, like you said, sensor based airbags are constantly learning and improving and will protect against far more types of crashes. The other problem is that you mention that with enough speed a rider will clear the bike fast enough, ripping the cord at 36 ms at 50 kph. This assumes that the most likely motorcycle fatalities happen at high speed. However, the vast majority of motorcycle fatalities happen at lower speed in urban areas-where I would definitely want a fast inflating airbag compared to the low speed and therefore activation of a tether airbag. In addition, it assumes an inflation time not advertised- you don't know for sure that just because the ripcord is deployed at 36 milliseconds that the airbag itself will deploy immediately. This is why helite doesn't advertise that low of a time, rather a 100millisecond inflation time. Again, not something I would settle for considering the most likely crash is in a low speed urban environment. I agree that you should be able to charge the airbag as you ride. However, for a commuter, where the danger is highest, who would just charge the vest every day anyway, the Tech-Air 5 easily makes the most sense. In fact, they're priced the same as the Helite 2 vests- the Tech Air 5 at $700 and the Helite turtle 2 at $650-679. The Tech-Air 5 (Or Klim AI-1 if you have the money) easily make the most sense for the most safety, especially so if you gain the ability to charge as you ride.
I have the Tech-Air 5 and it has 30 hours of charge time + gives warning lights when you are below 8 hours of charge left. I ride about 15mins to 1hr per day on average. That's a lot of days. Even if I forget to charge it, I'll still be good for 5+ more rides forgetting each time. I also like that it goes over the shoulder.
how expensive could it be to just put a backup tether on the tech air and have the best of both? I'm definitely someone who would forget to charge it so having a cheap backup would be nice.
@@mikkoolavijarvinen3653 The literature tells you how much it expands. A very loose fitting jacket might be ok. No idea if it would shred a jacket or if the jacket would keep it from expanding. Wear it as intended.
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I never ride without my Hit-Air. Having broken my coccyx years ago (non motorcycle related) I like the fact that the Hit-Air has inflation that covers that area
Been wearing this exact vest since some years for my commute. After a while it feels like wearing a seatbelt. You just don’t feel safe on the highway without it. Helite does recommend you send it in for checks after 2 inflates though, which seems reasonable.
Researched mc airbags for several months, and this video cemented my choice of the Helite Turtle. Been riding with it now for a month. Once on, don’t even notice it. Quite comfortable. Thanks for another great video.
Top work as ever Ryan - although as ever you took your usual thorough scientific approach (and I just blagged it) I'm glad we arrived at the same conclusion about which airbag is best!
TheMissendenFlyer what about the RST Fusion cafe-racer airbag leather jacket? Appreciate both you and Ryan can't test everything but would be good to get your opinions
Absolutely no surprise with your response. I stopped watching your odious videos some years ago. I think Ryan actually got this one wrong. It’s not rocket science to charge up something. Alpine-stars tech air 5 battery lasts for days and gives much more protection than the helite. Please come and join the 21st century.
This was an amazing video, covered five topics in under 10 minutes and you still felt like you got all the information you needed. History of MC ABs; check, how they work; check, different types; check, why MC riders don't wear them; check, consumer review of available models; check. It was well scripted, edited, and had some jokes for entertainment. Great video 5 stars.
He just sounded like an insurance salesman to me, well rehearsed but no feedback from real motorcyclists like myself and many others who would be just as convincing with counter arguments.
I'm only watching this out of curiosity as I don't ride, and wondered if it was a one-time use like your typical airbag, but seeing it be something you can swap out a CO2 cartridge on is really neat!
I've been riding for 16 years and have been in two major accidents. Danger is an allure, but I'd rather have safe these days. Definitely gonna pick up one of these.
In my opinion the cO2 airbag is worth buying. Broken legs can be fixed but internal organ damage with impact is not always repairable. 150mph+ crash on the motorcycle no airbag is going to save you that's almost like an egg spat into metal but the co2 airbag should protect you from low and high side wipeouts, you better hope that you dont hit a guard rail during your crash that could split your body in half.
I'm watching this in bed two weeks after crashing on my motorcycle and ending up in trauma icu. Pneumothorax, fractured vertebrae, broken ribs and a fractured scapula. I had most my protective gear on, they had to cut my jacket and helmet off. My jacket had that exact ce 1 back pad. Laying in the hospital I realized the blunt force trauma would of been significantly less had I been wearing a airbag vest. As soon as I can move and breathe without screaming. I plan on buying and wearing one... Thanks for making this video!
Funny how that's exactly the thought process I went through when I decided to get myself an HELITE TURTLE but how he explains it so much better than me. Feeling flattered to come to the same conclusion though ...
Good job! I agree wholeheartedly. But you missed some fun footage. Remember early on when MM's bags inflated but somehow they were pinched and wouldn't deflate? He looked just like the Michelin Man running around looking for someone to help him!
There’s couple used (hi-viz, one small, one large) on advrider here in the States. I already have one or I would buy the large. They’ve had it listed for a couple of months. I can’t believe it.
Hit-Air is also a great brand from Japan that sells internationally and a pioneer when it comes to CO2 airbags. Great video Ryan many thanks from Cyprus.
After much research bought the Helite Turtle 2 yesterday before watching this video for $700. This video makes me feel better about spending so much more on a vest than an armored jacket. You NEVER know what's going to happen out there.
Great video reminding riders about the risk we take every ride. I use a HitAir (Swiss made, they also make airbag jackets) life airbag vest, which is available in 2 colours (neon green and black). This vest has a better neck protection than Helite. In practice, I've forgotten 2-3 times in 3 years to click it into the frame (meaning no protection at all, except visibility) and getting out of bike also around 5 times without first disconnecting it (no inflation occurred, as much bigger impact is needed for that). In summary, I trust this vest very much and hope that in case I fall off the bike it will save my life/health.
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The easiest way to convince someone to purchase a Helite Turtle is to show them that they can get it in black.
Helite also makes one that is a leather jacket. Edit: also the Turtle does come in black.
Spray paint it
Black is so Coool..... But then one can always say the same about a corpse.
Wait really?
Just make them look cool
Just dropping by to say thanks.
Your video probably saved my Fathers life. I showed it to him a couple weeks back and it convinced him to buy a Helite E-Turtle just ahead of his trip to Sardegna, Italy.
On his trip there he ran front first into a Cow that came out of the bushes around a bend at around 110km/h. He survived with just a gash on his elbow, the paramedics could not believe it.
Now he equipped all of us with it.
So yeah, cool vid m8.
what happen to cow?
@@kuppyswamysrinivasa5796 steak
@@kuppyswamysrinivasa5796100% dead. It either died on impact or it lived for a few moments till it died or was killed out of mercy
@@bilalmalik5002 Now im a vegan
Dang, that's impressive, they should use that as advertising. I'm glad he's ok!
cool, i got the Helite Turtle. Now i just need a motorcycle
Ayyy safety first
I have my mom push me around in an office chair and throw me around corners
I was offered a bike for $40. Old ladies are nice and if they don't want their motorcycle then they'll pay you to take it off their hands. Just find your local sales and bartering internet service and message anything with a cheap enough price tag, ? Marks are best because those bikes are basically free.
And ryan's got videos on fixing an old motorcycle th-cam.com/video/r3Q0_yYeG3c/w-d-xo.html
Hahahahah
1 week ago from today marks my first motorcycle accident, with my first bike. Came up to a line of cars stopped at a light, and the next moment I was staring at the sky, flipping backwards off my bike and slamming into asphalt because someone thought texting your friends is always more important than looking through your windshield to make a safe stop.
Instead of breaking several ribs and making a trip to the ER in an ambulance, I sat up with the nice feeling of an air vest giving me a firm yet covering hug. I hadn't even realized the airbag had gone off. A little shocked, I got up, answered the "r u ok" question eight times in a row, and proceeded to explain how to shift a bike into neutral to the other five people that exited their cars to help remove the crash from an active lane during rush hour.
The worst part about the entire crash is that I just fixed the bike the day before, and had gotten it all ready for riding season, just for the bike to be sent right into the car in front of me at 20 odd mph.
I'm sad I can't ride at the moment, but looking at it glass-half-full, Im able to continue on with my life's dreams and passions, like riding. Some riders cannot say the same after their accidents, regardless of whose fault it was.
*_I cannot express how strongly I recommend these if you ride. They will save your life, and according to my girlfriend, makes you look really hot, though I have a sneaking suspicion she just says that so I'll wear it every time I ride_*
Was yours tethered?
@@IlIlIlllIlIlIllli yes.
Your story made me think of the road I take to work. I've wanted to start riding my bike to work but the road I take to get there is a city highway. A four lane road that extends from the city I live in, through another city, and to the city I work in (I can stay in the same lane all the way there which is nice). The speed limits on this road ranger from 35 to 45 depending on where you are and I can tell you right now, half the people on that road pay zero attention to what is happening around them. They treat it like a freeway going 50mph. Admittedly I'm terrified to ride down that road, but after this video and your comment, I'm definitely going to feel a lot more comfortable doing it with a vest.
Thanks man. Last part was hilarious. She really loves you
did you wear a high vis one? or the black one?
The fact that a retailer is this honest about the products they are selling is beyond refreshing. Please never change, Ryan and Aneesh.
Not to mention huge props to Fortnine for being cool with Ryan and Aneesh doing this in pretty much every single gear video they produce. I've been a Fortnine customer since I began riding and I'll likely continue to be one for a very long time if they continue down this road.
Just need to set up shop in the U.K. and I’d be a regular.
I did not realise fortnine is a retailer til your comment lol
Thought Ryan just named his channel something weird and produces great content
@@Cuzzazbuzz You can buy Helite vests in the UK and they give a discount to IAM groups. Wear it every time you ride but hope you never have to use it.
@@mylesperry7880 fortnine is reference to the 49th parallel. It divides Canada and the US so Canadians typically associate themselves with this
This man trying his best to keep us alive and well. Respect
I mean, that's less people he can give information to.
Fuck that, I refuse to stay alive.
He left out a big deal w the alpinestars airbag. Its the only one that covers your shoulders. The helite is probably the best all around since its eqaily reusable and the other ones are not rated for off road. A much more in depth comparison video would be valuable.
Agreed. Ryan is a rider looking out for other riders. Smartest motorcyclist channel on TH-cam.
777 likes I can't break that
25-years-ago, my wife, kids, and I were heavily involved in horseback riding competitions. After I had a bad fall breaking several ribs, on paper, I designed a CO2 inflatable riding vest activated by a tethered cord. My wife laughed at me, made fun of me, and said it was a waste of time, and no one would purchase it. I never pursued my idea. My wife and I ride motorcycles so I'm purchasing both of us Helite Turtle 2 Airbag Vests, and every time we get ready to ride, I'm reminding her of my idea 25-years-ago, lol. Thank you for the great review.
i believe the equestiran market still hasnt got one, could still be a chance to make one for them?
@@tramlink8544 they have. I think Helite makes those too.
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@@mariusciobanu2025 You asked a question, you got an answer.
@@mariusciobanu2025 Yep, you are right. We do not depend on WiFi.
I was in a crash with a Helite turtle at 50mph. 3 Spinal fractures, multiple facial fractures and right hand completely crushed. 1 month later I’ve recovered, the Helite vest was complemented by police and protected my spine and neck very well. Would recommend it saved my life for sure.
How did it feel when it went off? I'm thinking about getting one after seeing this. I'm a very small female and would probably need XS or S but they are both out of stock. Hopefully they will get those sizes in again.
That’s a helpful endorsement, and I hope you are fully recovered
@@littleripper312 I triggered mine on a slow speed crash (tire slid on a wet dirt patch in a corner... about 40-50kph)
it felt hitting the ground. I knew I slid, front wheel hit the sidewalk, then I felt air kicked out of my lungs as I (thought I) hit the ground flat on my back. Then I actually hit the ground flat on my back, wich was a way softer impact thanks to having a pillow strapped to my back lol.Over all 20€ to reload 10/10 would crash again
@@littleripper312 My chest hurt 2 weeks after the incident after waking up from a coma. So I can imagine it hurts a lot. It's 100% worth it though.
@@The-Splat I'm back to biking, my spine had 3 fractures but without it I would be a paraplegic, paralysed, or dead. I can just wholly recommend over the other options as it's mechanically powered not electrical.
I've been saying that internet of things has gone too far for years but subscription airbag beats even my wildest nightmares regarding the misuse of technology.
But wait ! . . . There's more !
Can I interest you in a $2,000 juicero paperweight ? B-)
@@solarnaut Juicero doesn't suddenly put you at risk of death if your subscription bounces
@@Peasant_of_Pontus juice = life ; starvation = death ?
actually, I was just reacting to the "internet of things" absurdity, not intending to claim a failed internet connection would cause death. I hadn't really gone down that rabbit hole, but now wonder if unpaid monthly has had deaths/ lawsuits/ and what happens "off grid" ?
subscription based is just a great business model, i expect a shitload of things to become subscription based in near future
But I'm willing to bet I could hack it to work without the subscription.... maybe. Not wirelessly but if they can deactivate it I can physically activate it
I don't own a motorcycle, yet he convinced me to buy a motorcycle airbag.
thats fortnite
@@lilyliao9521 wrong thing lol
Enjoy!
as long as you're comfy.
😂😂😂🙈
I don’t even ride a motorcycle but I still spent ten minutes watching Joffrey teach me about airbags
Same here. I am dangerously incompetent on two wheels, and I suffer from adrenaline poisoning. Owning a motorcycle would be delayed suicide for me. But I love FortNine's videos because they're so well produced and the information is presented very well.
I think cyclists should use the airbags since car drivers are assholes yet have seen cyclists fly over cars
Hahahaa... best comment. Had exactly the same thoughts!
@@jonathanoxlade4252 Not enough mass in that bicycle to pull the tether and get that ball bearing out of its receptacle. That tether he said released at 60 lbs of force. The average road bike is around 17-25lbs, so all that'd happen instead is the cyclist would go flying over the car partway until his bike caught up with him and slammed the shit out of him from behind and back into their crotch and probably putting the rider INTO the car instead of over it. You'd end up injuring the cyclist far more with the vest than if they went without.
Crashing on a bicycle doesn't seem to be as big of a general issue as even professionals wear the lightest synthetic fiber clothing with barely any coverage and as tight to the body as possible. There doesn't seem to be this overwhelming need for the road biking crew to wear more protective gear as even just adding elbow and knee pads, which already exist and would greatly reduce impact injuries to limbs, aren't generally used. A cyclist would be very well protected in general already if they wore motorcycle gear in general already, but none of them wear it.
Same here, I just think this is one of the best-produced, to-the-point, no bullshit review videos I've ever seen.
I came back here to say thank you Ryan for saving my life today. Based on this video I bought the helite 2 years ago and today it saved me. I got hit on the highway from behind by a car driver who had a stroke. He accelerated into me and I was thrown off the bike, slid and survived. The police and ambulance couldn't believe it. I got away with 10 stitches on my elbow where the protections slid away but I'm here to tell the tale. To everyone out there, yes they are pricey but you only have one life and even if you're doing everything right you never know what is waiting for you out there
I don't ride. I don't even like motorcycles. But this guys speaks well. Very well. I just watched the whole video without even knowing
Same but good to know they exist
same. Well i like mltorcycles but not to the level to care about getting this kind of knowledge. I don't even drive a car and yet I've just subscribed
It's also because your brain likes knowing new things. ;)
same lol
I love motorcycles but I wouldn't ride one :D Too dangerous even if you would highly gear up.
Having crashed with and without a Helite Turtle 2, I will never ride on the street without my airbag vest again. Crashing with the airbag vest was almost comfortable. None of that next day all over soreness. They really work and could save your life. I don't know about you but the deductible on my health insurance is more than the cost of the vest. Easy math for me.
above 50kph youre dead anyway if you slam into anything, but at low speed its sure good to have.
note to Blues..quit crashing..slow down
@@eyeballs50 Crashing and living to tell the tale is life tapping you on shoulder saying "take it easy buddy"...some people don't quite get the message until it's too late.
@@Francois_Dupont I crashed into a tree at 70 kph. Sometimes ya get lucky.
@@Francois_Dupont that sounds like nonsense biker myth to me.
Imagine getting jumped and hear “Take his airbags too”
Jokes on them when it's a Takata air bag
That's fine so long as they don't want my Ball Bags too :P
Use the airbag to bounce off and not get jumped 😂
@@BlastersChannel lmfao I started working for Nissan and legally can't say to much do to ndc in my contract but I will say the airbag issue is one of many VERY dangerous flaws in Nissans for the last 20 years. I can't speak on new vehicals though
you made me laugh thank you sir
Appreciate the review and presentation of how effective these can be. After discussing this with my wife her reply was “I don’t care what it cost, get one”. That’s a Texas sized 10-4 good buddy.
Lol I had the same conversation just couple days ago
I just watched a 10 minute add without complaining.
Me too...and I don't own a motorcycle
Now you just need a 10 minute subtract to zero out
Just thought I'd 'add' a comment
Add what?
Most accurate comment I’ve ever read
Was in a bike accident several years ago. The helmet saved my life but broke 7 bones and punctured the lungs. Busted my shoulder so I can’t ride anymore. Wish I had have one of these back then.
I was on low speed and swerved to avoid a car that cut me off. The helmet and jacket helped most of it. But I impaled my ribs on the handlebar. I'm pretty sure I cracked a rib. I guess the old adage, any crash you can walk away from.
Would you have at the time spent the $$$$ and worn one? Currently I'm debating on a neck brace. The cash is hard to justify pre injury.
@@tysleight Invest, and i mean that word. It's not an expense, it's an investment. I've come off twice, one to a red light runner at night in the rain. There was nothing I could do and the gear I wore saved me from losing a leg when they T-boned me. You absolutely want it. Compare the cost of one of these to the value of the bodily harm it prevents, to the cost of insurance for a thing you own but can replace. When you consider it this way, there's no way it's not worth the price.
@@tysleight to be honest. No. Back then I didn’t know about these but no I wouldn’t spent the cash. I was young and stupid. To day I would get one. But hey. Hindsight is 20/20.
6 weeks ago, I was doing 90kmph (the speed limit and recommended speed) around a long light corner. I seen a deer on the left so I stood the bike up and started to brake, to avoid a low side.
When I went to lean again I noticed the rear brake got stuck on. The bike would not lean back over, I went down an embankment on the opposite side of the road at about 70kmph, back up the embankment. Gained air and the rear end of the bike clipped a giveway sign.
An airbag vest would have helped me signitanly, as I suffered broken ribs, detached lung, short term neck injurys, shoulder and back injurys.
At this moment, motorcycle airbags aren't available in Australia, technically speaking your not allowed to wear one on a motorcycle on the road.
I do feel like they should become mandated. Atleast to the newer riders.
If there’s any TH-cam biker that can be quoted to be taken seriously it’s Ryan F9. I believe you have the capacity to change the industry for the better.
HE is an INFLUENCER that is for sure, keep on rolling Mr 9.
If you believe in TH-camrs to save your life. Don't take risks ?
Was out on a group ride and a guy lost it on a fast corner. His bike was totalled but because he had a Helite Turtle on all he suffered was a broken thumb, the ambulance crew that turned up couldn't believe it.
@@Holo-qu6ln No, there was a car coming round it in the opposite direction and the car had come onto his side of the road a bit so he had to take an evasive move.
My family friend's nephew (edited, thought it was son) is Dustin, one of the faces of Helite. I remember his father showing me the Helite website and being proud of it a couple years back. By god have they come far
You should hit up Dustin and try to cop one of these bad boys
Damn you better go get some coupons codes for your fellow yt bikers now...
Gerard Thevenot, the owner of Helite, is a genius IMHO.
@@paulvarnsverry11 so is our family friend. He's a crazy German engineer haha. His house is full of his whicked builds and contraptions. Amazing man haha
And thats 10 minutes without me even noticing
This channel is absolute gold, it has it all. You're up to something if you can make me rewatch a video about DOT standards 4 times.
@@supersecularboypants the gold standard of motorcycle reviews
Sup cat!
@@simplemeow6887 Sup yourself !
@@supersecularboypants I rewatch the invisibility training every year before road cycling season (I don't ride motorbikes just pushbikes) just to remind myself how to stay safe on the street and how to be a safer cyclist / driver. This channel is gold, even for people who don't ride motorbikes.
A guy at work had a motorcycle accident , 2 years latter he's just now walking with a walker and has 10's of thousands in medical costs , then take into account he hasn't worked for 2 years and had to piss into a bucket, if your looking at the cost of an air bad and saying i can't afford that, then you can't afford to get a motorcycle.
This is USA only advice btw.
@@janvandaalen4993 still holds true for other countries just because it's free does not mean the years of physical therapy are easy. I probably won't ever wear one unless mandated by the law because to me my helmet, jacket, and pants are enough
@@archemides1517 Yeah, having an accident obviously costs you in the money department, but even without that there are many ways to pay the devil's toll
@@janvandaalen4993 on the money front, yeah. but on the loss of quality of life front during the recovery period, no.
dont be silly dude. a helmet, leathers, boots and gloves. unless you plan on breaking the speed limit by 200mph that is all thats needed. those vests may improve your odds. but they should always be optional. having to buy and wear one of those things just to get to and from work everyday is nonsense.
people need to grow a pari and stop being so damn wimpy and health and safety, pc madness bubble wrapped sissies etc etc these days. the world is gong insane.
sucks what happened to your buddy. but that is a risk you take riding a bike. and its a one in a million chance it will happen to you. the best way to reduce those odds even further is to use common sense every day you ride instead of just on a single purchase and then think your invincible.
accidents happen. they always will. its life. deal with it.
"Smart riders know the tethered airbag deploys in 36 milliseconds" Highly intelligent scientist plus comedian. You are truly a treasure to the motorcycle riding community! I hope you are making a good living making these videos because you definitely deserve it!
I fear death less than I fear a spinal cord injury which is why I got the Helite Turtle. I find it comfortable to ride with and easy to use and provides peace of mind that I’m doing my best to protect against injury. $1000 is a lot but I’m sure if I’m sailing off my bike at 100kph it will seem like a great deal then. We all assume risk as riders but we can use gear to reduce the risk of serious injury. Keep safe my friends.
I also don’t fear death nearly as much as a back/neck injury, just thinking about having to live on the rest of my life paralyzed and needing to be taken care of just frightens the shit out of me. Definitely going to buy the helite 2.0 once I buy my first bike soon.
@@danilochavarria7348 Hey, if you get paralyzed you can always ask Elon to put electrodes in your brain and spine to make you walk again.
lol if you fly off your bike at 100kph youre dead no matter what. or a quad veggie
@@Alex-zi1nb not necessarily. 100 kph is 60mph and people survive that all the time in USA
"doing my best to protect against i jury" perhaps you should consider a mini van.
"Are they useful?"
As a person who came off wearing the Helite Turtle - yes. Yes they are.
Are you supposed to not use regular protection with these? I have a chest and backplate as well as the armor that is included in my leathers.
@@karwannouri8266 Me to. You can wear whatever you like under it (provided you can close it of course 😉) as they puff up outwards.
If I had to pick one or one other I'd go for the armoured jacket, but I never ride without my air vest.
You might want to consider what you carry in any pockets in whatever jacket you wear under a Helite vest. These vests squeeze HARD, and having your mobile phone compressed into your ribcage won't be much good for you or your phone. Something like a set a keys could puncture the airbag.
These points were raised by the guy who demoed the Helite vests at our advanced riders group a few years ago. We also had the opportunity to experience the inflation and, for added fun, be whacked on the back with a stout bit of wood. Many of us were impressed enough to order one on the spot.
And, for anyone wondering, I've forgotten to release the tether many times. It's never fired yet. Oh, and I've yet to test it in a crash. Thankfully.
@@weevilinabox Good point about what you keep in your pockets - but good advice in general I think. Keys, pens, tools, etc. I think Ryan mentioned in a previous video about having one of those driven into your femoral artery leads to a pretty bad time 😱
That's all I needed to know. Thanks!
I have a Helite leather jacket and I slid with my bike on gravel that I didn’t see on a very tight left turn. Did not feel a thing at all and stood up completely unharmed thanks to the airbag, even though I rolled in dirt and rocks. Two lessons learned: the air bag works and I’ll never ride without one from now on, and I’ll have to better scan the road.
Very tight left turn... UK or US? If US, you did haul ass and it has nothing to do with you scanning the road surface or not.
If you don't haul ass you are not bothered by tight turns and whatever is in them that can ruin your ride.;))
Go to the track.
I'd be more than happy if you'd prove me wrong.
Ride safe next time!
@@V4zz33 How about you stop making ill-informed assumptions that cause you to call out strangers for lying, and try to act generally less like a massive prick?
Go somewhere people want to be accused of making shit up for attention, if you can find such a place.
Comment safe next time!
Oh is it the Helite custom leather jacket ?
@@jameshealy4594 who said that he was lying? Try to read my comment again.
Yea i did the same thing at roughly 70 kph..low sided on gravel i couldn't see..i was all armoured up still broke my elbow and i was so sore for a week or so..i might look into these🤔
I have the Helite 2 based on this video. Unfortunately, got to deploy it riding around in North Western Arkansas in early November. Nothing bad and landed in soft dirt, but the vest deployed before I hit the ground as I wanted. I actually am so used to wearing it that I did know what had happened at first!! What is this pressure all around my torso?? Got some lunch, replaced the CO2 cartridge, finished the day and rode the next day. OK, a minor fall cost me a $40 CO2 cartridge. Totally worth it!! I did have to unscrew the CO2 cartridge to deflate the vest so I could pick up my adventure bike (with it inflated I could not pick up the bike which illustrates how good it is a immobilizing your torso). I live in Texas and have not had a problem with overheating.
Are you able to reuse the vest after a crash? It didn't suffer any damage? And after it inflates, does the air stay there until you release it?
@@nerychristian it saved his life, even if it's a one-and-done product that's still worth it in my books.
@@Birdman369 I agree. But just curious if it is reusable or if I have to replace it. My life would depend on it.
They are reusable. Otherwise the CO2 csrtidge wouldnt be replacable. I saw a track guy comment he got 3 deployments out of his turtle. @@nerychristian
I've been using a Helite Turtle for 4 years now, it just becomes second nature like putting your helmet on. Great review
Did you have the chance to "use" it??
Bet your wife had a strap-on as well.
No way I'd wear that in the summer. no ventilation at all. Plus the $700 price tag is ridiculous.
@@fishfuxors I mean the price can be high yeah but the safety is what makes that so expensive, Its the same as choosing a cheap helmet and a expensive helmet, generally the expensive one is gonna offer you more protection, some people prefer spending a lot of money once to avoid being hurt, than breaking something or even dying because they didn't have proper gear
@@fishfuxors rather spend $700 than lose my life honestly
Helite Turtle's gonna have a massive sale now thanks to this video. 😁 I'm going to at least check it out.
I got their brown leather jacket. It looks great, and as long as you're not a high maintenance princess, the bulkiness isn't bad.
Go the helite gp air is better than the turtle
I’ve been looking at it for ages, I think I’m gonna get the e-turtle - best of both. Home rechargeable (though proprietary cartridge) and electronic detection. It also has a secondary sensor on the bike to detect low speed impacts where the best sensors are below the gps thresholds
Not really, people still won't part with $900 until it becomes mandatory.
If his video even saves 1 life, or 1 person from a serious injury - it was already worth it.
I wish I’d had that when I was at a red light in 1980. Guy hit me from behind sending me flying. I landed on the back of my helmet, folding me so hard it crushed my spinal column. I’ve been paralyzed ever since. Still love bikes but damn I wouldn’t ride without one of these.
I am so sorry man. My heart goes out to you
Wow, that’s rough. I know someone who got hit at a stop sign and was paralyzed.
I hope you got millions of 💲 ... U deserve it ... If not give me your account number ...
@@teemun3979 so sorry Tim.
@@teemun3979 You have got a big purpose in life bro.... The Revenge ... Right from the driver to the police and their wives and kids .. u have to do everyone
I think I watched this 6 or 7 times before I convinced myself to buy a Turtle 2. Funny thing is that I watched it 3-4 times more after I bought it to convince myself that I did a good purchase and indeed is one of the most useful protection items to have. Thanks a lot guys!
maaaan i literally did the same thing. so funny reading ur comment really put a smile on my face ride safe
@@stuckinobamalow4559 same here lol, especially now Helite came out with their e-turtle, which really had me doubt the purchase. But Ryan was convincing as always lol
Then you see that China knock off is priced half. Dang!
@@boulderbash19700209 That's one of those things that might be fine but I'd rather pay extra for the peace of mind knowing the quality is there.
@@draginator6 And send to your home free shipped 😅
I have the Helite, and I always use it. Research from the UK shows 60-65% reduction in serious trauma to neck and back. I'll take that. BTW, if you dont fancy the neon colours, the Helite is also available in black.
Was going to ask if it comes in black. Thanks!
It's another layer of protection. It's something you throw on with the rest of the gear and with proper training. Most bikers shouldn't ever have it deploy, but I'm sure that if you need it, that it's worth it. Having spent 3 days in the hospital, including a night in the ICU for something else, I can tell you that is expensive. Sure, some folks live in areas where the government pays, but it's still thousands of dollars to somebody and days off work for you.
Yes I have a black model helite vest. It still has reflective paint on the back. Looks cool.
I'll take the neon one please. I hope it can compensate (a bit) for the automatic cloaking device.
There's also hit air.
I heard about Helite shortly after I started riding. I did my research, then bought one from a local dealer. I've been wearing it for over two years and never accidentally triggered it. Yes, it's extra bulk, and it can get a little hot during the summer, but water is easier to replace than blood.
maybe trigger it now to test that it still works ?
@@eberbacher007 that's not a bad idea, a few bucks of co2 is worth knowing your protected🤙cheaper than hospital bills
R u boris fan?
@@monty-9269 depending on where he lives, there is no such thing as hospital bills (many countries in Europe)
@@pedrorezende4873 in Europe there is this joke, that the first thing a motorcycle rider does, after an accident, is looking after his bike because
- my shoulder gets fixed by my health insurance,
-my bike gets fixed by my wallet (unless you have an expensive full cover insurance that pays even for 100% your own fault accidents)
I have absolutely no interest in motorcycles, but this dude is so charismatic that I watched the whole thing.
You sure he a dude
You should definitely change that, I can't imagine a life without one!
I started watching this channel before i started riding. I now ride and feel about 0.0000001% as cool as Ryan.
Never driven a motorcycle in my life. This was in my recommendations and i loved every second of it.
Well done!
Slams into a car
Klim: Sorry bud you didn't pay your $12 subscription for this month. You're on your own, best of luck.
Klim - Greed
I'm sure you could "fix" it to work without the subscription but it'll void the warranty
@@vaga4239 most likely you would get sued and lose as you would have check that ''i agree'' box.
then your insurance would use that as an excuse to not cover you as you broke the rules/laws of both the vest maker and their contract ... blah blah blah.
libertarian wet dream but they hate paying taxes for services ... go figure.
🤣
I ride a modestly pricey ADV bike (AT), but I have exactly zero KLIM gear because it is all overpriced to a comical extent.
I see guys selling used KLIM ADV pants for hundreds of dollars and jackets for many hundreds of dollars.
I just LOL when I see it.
Helite also offers full jackets with the airbag inside. I've been wearing one of those for close to 4 years now and it probably saved my life.
Saved you from a fall in the shower?
How are they comfort wise?
@@percyfaith11stfu
How was the fitment vs. a regular armored jacket or which ever jacket you used previously? Did you have to go one size larger for a good fit?
@@aw4527 I got myself a Helite Vented 2.0 (and tried on the Adventure Jacket) three months ago. Size up for the Vented 2.0 (i went from L to XL, 185cm height, 90kg weight). The Adventure Jacket can be ordered in your regular size. Can't speak for any other jacket though.
When I was rear ended by a car, thrown ten feet into the air and landed on my back, my hit-air airbag vest saved me from any serious injury, it was almost like landing on a water bed, I'm sure my back would have been badly hurt otherwise.
I had a motorcycle accident yesterday and this Helite Turtle Airbag saved me from breaking my ribs and hip. It also protected my neck and saved even my helmet from smashing against the road.
3:48 😅
😊
Were you wearing the mechanical or e-version?
As a polytrauma orthopedic surgeon I can give one good advice to creators of this device- it would be much more sufficient if it would also cover pelvis. Pelvic ring injuries are one of most dangerous with lethality rate up to 67%. So it would be an overkill to lengthen protection to said area.
I'm not so sure it would be easy to offer meaningful protection to the pelvis. Its an odd place for a airbag and slapping bags on the outer legs will do much more for the femur than the pelvis in theory. Of course this would need lots of testing.
Do you have any proposals? I'm sure the companies would love to get the input from a doctor on the best ways to stop injury.
@@oceanbytez847 that's where the addition of a bike mounted air bag may work.
I would assume this is the #1 injury for cruiser riders t-boning something since your pelvis flies into the handlebars whereas the sport bike you high side over top.
@@tadstertrolley7770 wouldnt a bike mounted airbag run the risk of knocking the rider off the bike?
Hit Airs cover the pelvis.
Many riders can't even be bothered to wear helmets, as is. Imagine asking them to wear an airbag.
Bah, so long as their wives or children took out life insurance then let 'em crack a skull or two. The Mrs & Kids will do quite well.
Maybe in the US, but it's been quite a while since I saw one of those without a helmet, and that fool was racing around in the neighbourhood. 99,99% wear them.
Quite frankly not doing that should come with an additional stipulation that in case of an accident, you can't receive medical care that society pays for the said suicidal rider will be deposited into the nearest ditch to become one with nature.
@@fredpuntdroad8701 Bikes should be manufactured thusly, that it detects a rider not wearing a helmet. The bike works fine if you wear one, but if you don't, it will steer you into the nearest abandoned building. There will be no way to stop the bike. This way these people won't be a risk to other people and they'll go out doing the thing they liked doing, endangering themselves
I love to watch videos, when those riders in t-shirts and shorts ( beacose what wrong can happen- right?) are throw out from saddle :D (usually from US)
@@PeterJavi how in the world is someone without a helmet more of a danger than someone with it helmet? it protects no one else.
>inb4 "guy with no helmet demonstrates he doesn't care"
innacurate and not what i asked.
"Hey Biff, get a load of this dudes life preserver....the dork thinks he's going to drown!"
Ahhh, good old back to the future !, that's the 2nd one isn't it ?
@@Bikertrons it's the first one, right after marty sees his dad's younger self at the diner.
@@mse2130 Yh ik the scene, but I thought where they go into the actual future was the 2nd... I'll have to pull it up on my plex server and look, cos pretty sure in the first one is where they go back to 1979 where Doc first thought of the flux copacitor, then in the 2nd one they go proper into the future, and in the last they go back back into the wild rest... Pretty sure it's layed out like that, i'll reply to this in a second as I'm about to check, I have liek 500 films on my plex server lol
Yup, it's the 2nd one thought so... Just checked
@@Bikertrons Nah Bro, it's the first movie. When Marty is at the dinner when He meets his Dad for the first time.
I just ordered a Helite Turtle yesterday after doing quite a bit of research. I just ran across this video today.. I picked the Turtle for all the same reasons Ryan talked about. Makes me feel good about my choice after the fact. My wife has been badgering me for a year or so to get one after one of her friends avoided serious injury after hitting a deer at over 60 mph. He was wearing a Turtle.
thats Awsome! they are the way to go help up riders be seen and live to ride on!
Best motorcycle channel on TH-cam.
You mean one of the best I've seen better but I'm not saying this guy is the worst he's actually one of the best
You didnt have to put motorcycle in there.
@@K4rgo ik ik I'm just saying
Helite vests are great! I've had the original Turtle design for 5 years and nearly 100,000km of use. It has only deployed once in a minor low-side, no damage to it so I just ordered a new cartridge and kept on wearing.
Bought a Helite Turtle five years ago. The salesman inflated it and then wacked me in the back with a lump hammer. I bought it there and then. The are around £420 in the UK. Thanks for confirming that I made a good choice.
exactly the same practice the salesmen did on me, but only in another country. equally effective.
Thanks for the info on that. At least I know someone bought one not just the Mflyer guy.
Just looked, the Helite Turtle 2 is available in black with reflective strips as well and is about £420. Not going to lie, I was sceptical until watching this video!
Do you just wear a regular riding jacket underneath the Helite or do you wear one over it? I imagine I can remove the shoulder and back pads, it's just the elbow I need?
@@thekickingmule Jacket must be under. I use it with cordura and leather suit. I keep the shoulders and elbows protections, you can take the back protection off. Arms are the only think the airbag don't cover. Back, chest, ribs,neck, clavicle, (internal organs) are under and safe. I've crashed many times with it even in track, and works, and worth every single cent. I am an absolute fan.
@@Blackycrome Thanks for that. I'm looking for a new jacket anyway, so I might think about this first and then find a nice leather jacket for under it without the back panel. Is it as 'reusable' as Fortnine says? Just replace the canister and away you go? I've got to say, that's bloody brilliant if so!
There are currently 14 colour choices on Helite’s UK online shop. Plenty of choice, whether you’re looking for your vest to blend in, or stand out.
I am from ashion country 🇵🇰 Pakistan and I make these jackets brands company jackets and I want do business if you need any jackets send me semple I make jackets for you and I have need a partner
What are you talking about? It's available in black and hi-vis yellow and always has been.
Great video! As the New Zealand distributor for Helite, I recognize that you answer the most common questions with great clarity. Good work Ryan, and thank you.
Real happy to hear this is available in NZ, thanks for the comment 👍👏🍻
Second that, thanks for you reply
Woo! New Zealand!
I got a question. Where tf is old zealand?
@@yeeturmcbeetur8197 Island in Denmark. Just "Zealand" though
I don't like the risk, thank you very much. The barrier to my having one is lack of information boiled down for the lay human.
This video solved that problem in Fortnine style.
Wasn’t even thinking risk in my 20s. Now 20 years on, I’m thinking I could really get hurt doing this . 😲
Exactly what I was thinking, Sara G.
More people ought buy airbags for the sake of them getting better. Would be great to see more casual riding gear get it to offer even protection when riders need it most even if its not as effective. But riding will always be a risk and to pretend its not there because of some gear is as dangerous as it gets. Embrace the risk. Learning to overcome our most instinctive behaviours at the most critical times is something to be proud of and only comes with teaching and practice
"Not liking risk" and riding a motorcycle seems like an oxymoron.
@@MrHenreee It's not. Life is full of risk. Does that mean that if you like life you must like risk?
The three wheeler on its side in the background is perfect
It's resting in its natural state.
I told my friends 7 years ago, that an airbag for a motorcycle would be nice, they all laughed - don't Listen to other people
@Zane Daewoo wat
I had a Dainese airbag vest and let me tell you it absolutely paid for itself, I got hit by a car that ran a red and it did exactly what it was supposed to. I'm lucky I got to walk away from that and i would've been far worse off had I not been wearing one.
I'm living in Belgium and I am wearing a Helite Turtle 2 for every ride the last 2 years. Since then I very rarely ever see other bikers wearing it. This video confirmed that I have made the right choice.
Same here
noob, I always ride in just crocs and sunglasses like real men
😁😂
I have one for over 5 years now on my second also have one for my wife as a passenger and crashed in one you definitely made the right choice hope you never need to test it but trust me it works
Some bikers wear airbags underneath their jacket, so you often don‘t see them😁
@@shanewalsh5877 correct, I do , I use the IXON IX-airbag-U03. very comfortable and it always sits snug on the right position on your body and the airbagvest itself is protected by the textiles or leather jacket above it AND you can stll choose your own stile of cloading when riding the motorcycle
Bought my helite about a year ago. Got an extra tether for the second bike. Haven't had to use it yet, but I will say that I have had a lot of other bikers make fun of me. Only to get left in my dust on the s1000rr. All laughing aside, I have noticed more 4 wheelers seeing me earlier and giving me more space and respect. I really don't care what anyone thinks. If it gives me a little more safety without being a huge pain, then I'll use it. The helite gets 4 stars from me as I do feel like it has a few places it can be improved.
I don't understand why anyone would laugh at wearing safety gear with all the life altering accidents that could be prevented by it. Even my father who is a bit of a yahoo on the bike would commend someone wearing gear as opposed to discourage. I think too once you have a family it's not just about you, but preventing injuries for the people who care about you in your life also. They wouldn't understand you choosing not to wear gear just because of what some moronic guys say.
@@littleripper312 because the majority of bikers today are knobheads that have no respect for others on the road
@@littleripper312 frankly, I couldn't care less what others think of me....this is also valid for my motorcycle gear....
@@littleripper312 It's insecurity; same reason that if you order a non-alcoholic drink at a bar the people that do drink will heckle you for not getting drunk with them.
@@littleripper312 I agree. They can laugh at me all they want. I have a job, roof over my head, raised in a normal family without any alcoholics and in good health. Who are these people and what do they mean to me? Will they ever be at my funeral? Zero value to me. I have more important people in my life who I value their opinion than some random rider on the road.. .. Honestly.. The people that laugh at someone else for this has definitely confidence and self-esteem issues 100%.. That's a compliment to me as I see it.
Just ordered the helite one a few hrs before i saw this and I'll be honest, i felt a little nervous thinking I'd bought the wrong one. Video suggests otherwise and rather relieved I've made a decent decision
"most riders dont buy them because the like the risk" Dude I'm poor XD
yep. that was a pretty silly statement in video that seemed grounded otherwise.
Yeah $900 is most of what I paid for my bike :). Not going to be shelling that much out on an inflatable vest any time soon.
Dudes showing a vest that cost as much as my bike lol
@@morganwalsh8292 sort of the same here, I spent 750 on my first bike, but before I knew it I had spent over 1k on jackets, helmet, gloves, pants and boots. Same for the missus. She wanted to ride pillion, and before we knew it we were almost a grand lighter on her gear as well.
Then again I also know people who'd drop 14k on a gixxer no questions asked, but who ride around wearing a Lidl helmet costing all of 50 euro. They argue that "it meets safety standards" and they're right, that 50 euro lid just barely meets safety standards. I feel more comfortable knowing my 350 euro Nolan will probably do a better job protecting my face.
If these were, say, 200-300 USD, I'd have already bought two.
Still, I'm considering saving up for one. I was in a life-changing bicycle accident years ago, and that was at relatively low speeds on a city street. Every time I get on my bike I remind myself that now I have hundreds more pounds of metal and 670CC's of power underneath me - more than enough to kill me if I get careless or stupid.
$900 is less than the average ER co-pay for most Americans. Whenever people ask me why I have extra gear, I always remind them that as long as it's cheaper than an ER copay, I'm still saving money.
God love Ryan, but a lot of his low-key Canadian libertarianism tends to forget that you can survive an accident in America, but it might also saddle you with crippling, difficult-to-discharge debt for the rest of your life. And that's not a fun risk at all.
Here's hoping F9's observations lead to some much-needed changes in this rather stagnant portion of the market. Thanks Ryan!
Stagnant is a good word for it! Hit-Air started these in the 90s, and they barely changed for two decades. ~RF9
@@FortNine I had never heard of them until now but I think I'll be buying one
Also i would like to FINALLY see reviews with female models too! I am very small and on the slim side. This review did not show if the vest would press into womens busts, which would be painful AF.
@@woolypuffin392 the only thing I've read is that women with breast implants shouldn't use an airbag. Seriously, I'm not making this up.
@@woolypuffin392 They fit pretty loosely. If you mean when they inflate, they press in but it’s not rotational or torquing pressure.
This is by far the most effective ad I have ever seen. Its cool what happens when you make a genuinely good product.
Helite is actually investing in electronic solution nowadays. I have their e-GP electronic airbag vest, and it's much better than Smart Jacket.
If you remember to keep the battery charged that is.. :P
But why would they do that when tethered is so much better and the only reason motogp use non tethered is because the rules tell them to?
This video is super weirdly biased.
@@breaddrinker easy. Most riders don´t want to be tethered to the bike. Even if that solution is better like Ryan say in the video. It´s just the way it is.
I agree. I was being sarcastic. Tethered is inferior. It's less safe and has more instances of the bag not going off in more scenarios, which renders it.. Perhaps not pointless to have, but having less point to ownership.
Once the point of having a piece of kit is gone, you'll soon reach the time where you don't bother to use it.
It has to meld seamlessly with what you already do, or be worth going the extra mile for to bother using..
@@breaddrinker Ryan didnt simply say tethered one was best just because of the tether. It is because the 3 electronic ones he reviewed sucked in general. The tethered one was simply better in every way that mattered for safety.
The question is, can Helite make an electronic one that is high quality, not using proprietary, and a good battery size so you dont have to charge it a lot.
This will put them at the head of the pack it seems.
I don't own a motorcycle... and I watched this whole damn thing. This guy is weirdly entertaining.
I have been saying the same thing for years, I think he is an Alien from another solar system, and that's a good thing, most of my friends are aliens.
Seriously too. My wife walked by and said "dude he has the perfect voice for tv."
No, just weird.
Not that weird. Just good production values, particularly writing and humor.
Sending this to all my friends who ride in a tshirt with a fake half helmet.
Probably wasted effort. Still gotta try. I hear ya.
And to Outspokentiger and all his friends
@@paulthompson8613 A lot of outspoken tigers friends where full race suits with airbags but yah you have a lot of squids too.
This video made me go out and buy a Helite vest. The only challenge was finding a size that fit. My first order was a bit on the large size. It's too bad no local shops had these for sale.
I bought 3 sizes at cycle gear and tried all three on to find the right fit and returned the other two. Bit of a pain but oh well.
Wasn’t expecting to see a 3-wheeler on its side during the discussion!
That's it's natural position. ;-P
@@waswolltihr1526 Trikes 😊😂🤣
i love that throwback to the trike video haha
Just sold to a loving home - I already miss that tipsy friend. ~RF9
@@stillshakin2125 it has been stated in the video that the ban is already expired
I have always been interested in motorcycling. Eventually when I someday I get into it I am definitely getting a good airbag. I would love to ride a bike but not because it’s unsafe, because riding a bike of any kind is fun. And I most defiantly getting a tether one, as much as I like technology, having a tether feels right.
Electronic airbags deploy earlier, so they are safer in a lot of crashes.
The tether is cheaper and simpler. A shorter tether maybe?
@@gusjeazer but there are many more things/parts that van fail. Battery level, one capacitor pops, god knows what sensor misbehaves and they are, because of that, high maintenance. With a tether one, if the ball comes out, that thing just works. So to me the second one is definitely the better choice, at least for daily usage.
@@Takeangel1995 These are issues that really stopped being an issue some odd 15 years ago now, you'd have to be buying some absolutely second rate Chinese sweatshop crap to have capacitors that have even a slim chance of blowing these days, and sure the sensors add a level of potential failure over mechanical, but to call them "high maintenance" is a pretty far stretch, electronics have come a pretty far way, and as long as you can remember to charge the thing every once in a while, you shouldn't have any issues using one over a tethered airbag.
@@Takeangel1995 As already said, electronic ones have come a long way. They are used in professional racing, and have been tested and proven extensively over many many years. No need to worry about them. They are the safer choice 100%.
I use a tether line, because I can't afford the electronic ones.
This video here left the most important part of the test out. The part where the motorcyclist hits his head when the airbag vest wasn't inflated yet. It was cut out, so try to look for the full video used here.
A tether vest is a lot safer than no vest, an electronic one is safer than the tether one.
Always a good day when we get the top tier content from f9
I remember these years ago, i worked at a ducati dealer and we stocked them for a short pwriod of time but no one ever bought them or even seemed interested. Even though we sold tons of armor, jackets, gloves and helmets.
Gotta be a rebel an forgo safety to be a biker apparently...
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Yeah, if the price wasn't 700 dollars I'm sure plenty more people would purchase them. (I'd buy it at 250 max personally, sadly I don't make enough money for all the safety equipment I'd like. But, gas is affordable on the bike.)
@@anchopanchorancho Yet bikers pay hundreds and thousands for mods on their bikes... Just doesn't make sense.
@@anchopanchoranchoof you are ready to spend infinite money to survive after what happens happened, then 750 bucks are not a burden to you. It's about ego.
I didn't use motorcycle airbags because I didn't know they existed.
Now I'm not using it because I'm already in debt.
Medical Debt after a crash: 😜✌️
@@juliankandlhofer7553 Same to you. Make sure you inspect your vehicles thouroughly via a 3 minute indoor/outdoor vehicle check every time you plan on driving the vehicle. As recommended by the majority of vehicle safety organizations.
@@TheFloodFourm It's a bit weird to be smug about motorcycle accidents. Sure, you can have an accident in your car, but it's way more likely to result in a ton of bent metal rather than a broken spine, at least compared to motorcycle accidents.
@@meri5012 I'm sorry but I don't recall being smug about morarcycle accidents? I'm merely pointing out a legitimate safety issue that, yes, can and has resulted in many injuries/deaths. You shouldnt invalidate certain types of accidents because it invalidates the victims. And anyone who prioritizez one accident but not the other is a huge hypocrite if they claim to care about safety imo
@@TheFloodFourm i just fell from my moped 3 days ago because the chain loose and lock the wheel, i can see myself doing that, i get a lot of shitty situation because i didn't check first.
I want an airbag, but they are expensive. I historically didn't want to tether, but I'm thinking the inconveniences aren't that serious. I just ordered a vest. I'll do a review on it once I wear it.
Same here, That $900 is nearly half what I paid for my bike to begin with. I personally spent money learning how to ride responsibly and avoid getting into a wreck in the first place.
Still, if I had the money, I'd add the airbags just in case. But, realistically, if I do go down hard to enough to be seriously injured, it's probably going to be hard enough that the airbag won't help or that I get run over anyways.
I like handle bar mount, T bone seems to be the greatest exposure,,,, for me anyway,,, and Deer
aye I'd like one aswell but the Price tag at the moment makes that take some serious consideration. Then again Saftey gear is almost always expensive and spending money is still preferable over potentially critical injuries.
@@SmallSpoonBrigade the "if I go down hard enough to need it it won't help anyway" argument is the same fallacious nonsense people have been using to justify not wearing gear more or less forever. It just isn't true, the math and the statistics show it. This video explained very clearly how an airbag protects you in serious crashes much more effectively than regular gear. I understand the cost argument, and won't argue there, but suggesting these are ineffective in an accident is just wrong. Also, I'm not going to question your training or your skill as a rider. Just remember that the majority of riders, trained or untrained, will crash above 45mph at least once in a lifetime of riding. Training isn't a magic spell that renders you immune to crashes.
the medical bill will be more expensive than the airbag itself. think about it.
Always felt "finished already?" Eveytime Ryan says 'thanks'
That 10 mins was gone so fast
Every damn time
I have the Helite black leather jacket with the same technology built in. It is the only jacket I wear, and I never ride without it. I used to use a yellow vest like the Turtle, over a regular jacket, but I got tired of the two-step process. One note: the technology was invented by a Japanese company called Hit-Air, and they are still selling vests with the same technology, for about $100 less.
I have the same Helite black leather jacket and have just bought the Helite e Turtle vest, as well. I am not sure, however it's a good idea to have them both on.
@@viktorkatona7521 Do not wear both! You can wear the vest with a regular (non airbag) jacket, or on its own (not a good idea, but possible), but don't combine two airbag devices.
How do you find the jacket? I have not decided which jacket to get although I will get a Helite jacket
@@Rampiks1 I removed the canister from the jacket, but continue wearing it under my e-vest. It is fine in the spring, but might get tricky on hot summer days….:-)
@@viktorkatona7521 I see, when is it too hot for you? Where I live it almost never gets hotter than 25°C sometimes up to 35°C. Also, why did you get the e vest when you had the jacket?
Loved the review. Let me tell you that from an emergency doctor and also rider point of view, what shouts immediately for my attention is the lack of neck protection in all airbags vest, beside the Helite that apparently makes a god protection around your cervical area and provides great restriction on the helmet. Great video.
Held air vest also covers the neck area
@@l.s.1709 I think Held is a rebranded Helite.
@@jdim9337 No it isn't.
They seem comparable but they're not copies. I've got the held air vest 2 with a removable back section so that it's compatible with racing suits with bumps.
@@jdim9337 Hi Jim, I must nuance my previous answer a bit to be fair. There is the Held air that is often called Held by Helite and that one is very close maybe even a rebranded Helite. It is designed by Helite so you were right. Then there is the Held air2 , also a thetered airbag, but I was reacting on the most recent 2020 Held e vest. This is a totally different and up to date approach. It is equiped with the in&motion technology ( box-software-integrated in backprotector) so a smart airbag. It resembles very much the IXON IX-airbag-U03, the pioneer with the in&motion technology and is also ment to be used as an airbagjacket to wear under your motorcycle jacket. They also have the almost identical HELD evest clip-in to be clipped in their own range of motorcycle jackets.
I hope this sets my previous answer right.
Damn, this channel has the most honest reviews I know. And this one in particular is corageously honest. I'm italian, here Dainese is believed to be the best, but often is just showoff. Thanks for telling the thruth
Don"t forget FortNine is a retailer as well, but your point is still valid
have had and worn my Hitair vest for the past 6 years. 1 deployment in a muddy driveway, replaced the CO2 and glad to know this everything worked as it was supposed to. Great vid.
I like the Alpinestar TechAir 5. I charge it after every ride with my Cardo. Charges quickly, charge has held for a month while I was gone on vacation and charge has lasted for a 12 hour ride. GREAT performance.
This is definitely one of your best and most informative videos! Love it.
I do have to say that I unfortunately am one of those hardheaded riders. I was the guy who hated manufacturers who put ABS on their bikes. I made fun of Honda and their "dumb gas bags". I saw these and laughed my ass off, "nope not a single guy would wear these. How stupid to be a bubble boy". Then I had one of my worst accidents ever. It was nothing I could have prevented with my 25+ years of riding prowess, intuition, wisdom, etc. I wasn't "stunting" or being a stupid head. I was just enjoying a nice day on the bike. 4 fractured vertebrae, two fused vertebrae, a fractured rotator cuff, brain bruising and bleeding, a shattered knee, and the nurse spending eleventy million hours picking dirt and rocks from my legs and ass, whilst naked, groaning, and my manhood open to the world to see, made me quickly realize I didn't want to go through that again. LOL. The airbag is also quite intriguing and can see my whiplash and upper and mid vertebrae fractures wouldn't have happened or been massively reduced had I been in an airbag. Yup. Safety matters and when I can talk my spouse into letting me buy another bike, I'll definitely be an air bubble boy.
I'd like to thank guys like yourself for posting the "hindsight is 20/20" stories and convincing me to wear my nice new airbag everytime i get on the bike before i have my first crash.
talking ur wife into a second mc might be the next miracle, right after she gets her virginity back... just sayin'. by the way, a rotator cuff is actually a bunch of muscles; u can tear a rotator cuff but not fracture it, as it is not a bone. i didnt learn the difference until i tore mine. i hope u have recovered as much as is possible from ur terrible accident.
@@rosemaryus-ct6151 Oh trust me. I 100% agree it'll never happen. Even though we met when I was racing in AMA and I was a crazy young man, I'm heavily reminded that it I'm old now and already broken. As she says, "there's not a snowballs chance in hell you're getting another sport bike." Maybe she'll let me get a scooter?! ... nope pretty sure that falls in the chance of the snowball. Hey, I can dream though!!
@@ric84 I'm so happy someone learns from my many accidents. :) It's crazy because now I'm so intrigued by all the cool gear. Guess that's what happens when you get older and more wise.
@@llspragulus 'let you?' fortunately i am past the point where i need anybody's permission to do anything. i got my bike when i was 62. uh huh, i might be old and broken but i do love to get on the interstate and hit cruise control lol. i need one working arm to steer. yeeee ha !!!! if u find a trike she can stop worrying. one does not fall over on a trike. some of them even lean. live long and prosper my friend. it aint over til it's over.
Gonna have to disagree with you here Ryan. Sensor airbags are definitely superior. Yes, the Helite turtle is a huge upgrade over a conventional jacket. And yes, it does have the best actual airbag. However, it has major drawbacks not touched upon- a tether doesn't foreseeably protect against all crashes. For example, a sportbike rider could easily lowside without ever leaving the bike. Without this the Helite vest would not inflate leaving the rider prone to injury as they slide into, most likely, a guardrail, another car, or a ditch. In contrast, like you said, sensor based airbags are constantly learning and improving and will protect against far more types of crashes.
The other problem is that you mention that with enough speed a rider will clear the bike fast enough, ripping the cord at 36 ms at 50 kph. This assumes that the most likely motorcycle fatalities happen at high speed. However, the vast majority of motorcycle fatalities happen at lower speed in urban areas-where I would definitely want a fast inflating airbag compared to the low speed and therefore activation of a tether airbag. In addition, it assumes an inflation time not advertised- you don't know for sure that just because the ripcord is deployed at 36 milliseconds that the airbag itself will deploy immediately. This is why helite doesn't advertise that low of a time, rather a 100millisecond inflation time. Again, not something I would settle for considering the most likely crash is in a low speed urban environment.
I agree that you should be able to charge the airbag as you ride. However, for a commuter, where the danger is highest, who would just charge the vest every day anyway, the Tech-Air 5 easily makes the most sense. In fact, they're priced the same as the Helite 2 vests- the Tech Air 5 at $700 and the Helite turtle 2 at $650-679. The Tech-Air 5 (Or Klim AI-1 if you have the money) easily make the most sense for the most safety, especially so if you gain the ability to charge as you ride.
Good point on the lowside. Hadn't considered that.
I have the Tech-Air 5 and it has 30 hours of charge time + gives warning lights when you are below 8 hours of charge left. I ride about 15mins to 1hr per day on average. That's a lot of days. Even if I forget to charge it, I'll still be good for 5+ more rides forgetting each time. I also like that it goes over the shoulder.
I lowsided with an electronic airbag today and was separated from my bike
Also the Tech-Air actually covers the shoulders, which the Helite does not.
how expensive could it be to just put a backup tether on the tech air and have the best of both? I'm definitely someone who would forget to charge it so having a cheap backup would be nice.
I’ve had a Helite for a couple of years now and wouldn’t ride without it.
Me too
I’m curious does that go over your jacket or under?
@@justisdorma6133 over
@@justisdorma6133 I wonder what would happen if it expanded inside a jacket.
@@mikkoolavijarvinen3653 The literature tells you how much it expands. A very loose fitting jacket might be ok. No idea if it would shred a jacket or if the jacket would keep it from expanding. Wear it as intended.
It is proven two times for me and it works. Easy repair as well. Helite thank you.
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You: it's just $900! HOW MUCH IS YOUR LIFE WORTH BRO
Me: according to my employer who pays me, and my government who taxes me, not that much
for me it'd be about 11eur an hour so that's like..... 13usd?
@@AnymMusic lol i earn that in a whole day my life is worthless :v
6$ a day here
@@AnymMusic Yes and then remove taxes and monthly cost you will have like 2eur for yourself.. so that vest cost you only 330 hours of work.
@@techgoggles where you from ?
My Hit-Air MLV-RC saved my ass in a 60 mph high side. I will never ride without an airbag vest again.
That's exactly what I have. Hope I never have to experience how well it works.
I never ride without my Hit-Air. Having broken my coccyx years ago (non motorcycle related) I like the fact that the Hit-Air has inflation that covers that area
@@tunneldave ask your top partner to be more gentle next time, coccyx injuries are no joke!
Been wearing this exact vest since some years for my commute. After a while it feels like wearing a seatbelt. You just don’t feel safe on the highway without it. Helite does recommend you send it in for checks after 2 inflates though, which seems reasonable.
Researched mc airbags for several months, and this video cemented my choice of the Helite Turtle. Been riding with it now for a month. Once on, don’t even notice it. Quite comfortable. Thanks for another great video.
Top work as ever Ryan - although as ever you took your usual thorough scientific approach (and I just blagged it) I'm glad we arrived at the same conclusion about which airbag is best!
TheMissendenFlyer: how about the ALPINESTARS airbag, which covers the shoulders, too?
@@demezon6572 it’s covered in this video
TheMissendenFlyer what about the RST Fusion cafe-racer airbag leather jacket? Appreciate both you and Ryan can't test everything but would be good to get your opinions
Absolutely no surprise with your response. I stopped watching your odious videos some years ago. I think Ryan actually got this one wrong. It’s not rocket science to charge up something. Alpine-stars tech air 5 battery lasts for days and gives much more protection than the helite. Please come and join the 21st century.
To be fair yours was a good vid and spot on👍
This was an amazing video, covered five topics in under 10 minutes and you still felt like you got all the information you needed. History of MC ABs; check, how they work; check, different types; check, why MC riders don't wear them; check, consumer review of available models; check. It was well scripted, edited, and had some jokes for entertainment. Great video 5 stars.
He just sounded like an insurance salesman to me, well rehearsed but no feedback from real motorcyclists like myself and many others who would be just as convincing with counter arguments.
Started riding 2 years ago mid 40s....One of my 1st expensive accessories was a helite vest.
Likewise
I'm only watching this out of curiosity as I don't ride, and wondered if it was a one-time use like your typical airbag, but seeing it be something you can swap out a CO2 cartridge on is really neat!
Hands down the best motorcycle content on TH-cam. It´s like watching a realy well done documentation everytime he uploads a video.
this guy is like what a cool college Professor was when he was young, but young. Basically he will evolve into a Cool college Prof.
I've been riding for 16 years and have been in two major accidents. Danger is an allure, but I'd rather have safe these days. Definitely gonna pick up one of these.
In my opinion the cO2 airbag is worth buying. Broken legs can be fixed but internal organ damage with impact is not always repairable. 150mph+ crash on the motorcycle no airbag is going to save you that's almost like an egg spat into metal but the co2 airbag should protect you from low and high side wipeouts, you better hope that you dont hit a guard rail during your crash that could split your body in half.
I'm watching this in bed two weeks after crashing on my motorcycle and ending up in trauma icu. Pneumothorax, fractured vertebrae, broken ribs and a fractured scapula. I had most my protective gear on, they had to cut my jacket and helmet off. My jacket had that exact ce 1 back pad. Laying in the hospital I realized the blunt force trauma would of been significantly less had I been wearing a airbag vest. As soon as I can move and breathe without screaming. I plan on buying and wearing one...
Thanks for making this video!
Hope you get well soon mate
Funny how that's exactly the thought process I went through when I decided to get myself an HELITE TURTLE but how he explains it so much better than me. Feeling flattered to come to the same conclusion though ...
One of the best adverts I've ever seen. If only adverts on TV were this good, I might still be watching it.
8:35 Ryan being Ryan, holding no punches and why I will seriously be looking into a Helite jacket for this season.
Good job! I agree wholeheartedly. But you missed some fun footage. Remember early on when MM's bags inflated but somehow they were pinched and wouldn't deflate? He looked just like the Michelin Man running around looking for someone to help him!
I'm never going to ride a motorcycle, and I am not even into motorcycles as a hobby, I just enjoy this channel for its excellent production value.
I've been looking at buying a Helite for about 2 years now. Haven't made the move on one yet, but I think it's about finally time I do.
buy one. I bought mine a few years ago for my 55 mph scooter.
@@MrBighogman Once you get into the habit of putting it on its no big deal. They are pretty durable too
Bought mine in 2018 and I love it!
Hi-Viz they see you even if your’re in the shadow.
There’s couple used (hi-viz, one small, one large) on advrider here in the States. I already have one or I would buy the large. They’ve had it listed for a couple of months. I can’t believe it.
Hit-Air is also a great brand from Japan that sells internationally and a pioneer when it comes to CO2 airbags. Great video Ryan many thanks from Cyprus.
After much research bought the Helite Turtle 2 yesterday before watching this video for $700. This video makes me feel better about spending so much more on a vest than an armored jacket. You NEVER know what's going to happen out there.
Great video reminding riders about the risk we take every ride. I use a HitAir (Swiss made, they also make airbag jackets) life airbag vest, which is available in 2 colours (neon green and black). This vest has a better neck protection than Helite. In practice, I've forgotten 2-3 times in 3 years to click it into the frame (meaning no protection at all, except visibility) and getting out of bike also around 5 times without first disconnecting it (no inflation occurred, as much bigger impact is needed for that). In summary, I trust this vest very much and hope that in case I fall off the bike it will save my life/health.