AIRBAG Safety jacketsHorse sport riders now have a range of new safety jackets available with a built-in airbag system. In an accident, when the rider is thrown from the horse an airbag built into the jacket or vest is activated by a short lanyard (coil wire) fitted to the saddle D-ring or monkey bar. The airbag protects the riders chest, neck, shoulders, back, spin and bottom instantly. This is a new level of protection against injury or death. The HIT AIR system has been used successfully since 1985. The airbag system is reusable if it is not damaged, and can be reset by the rider within 5 minutes. The CO2 gas cartridge costs $20AUD and the vests around $600AUD. Jackets range from $750AUD.NOTE: This guide is based on the Airbag jackets and gloves by HIT AIR from Japan (Mugen Denko Co Ltd) which have been on the market since 1985 and have a proven safety record. HIT AIR is the market leader with
several thousand units sold throughout Asia, Europe, Australia and
now also the US. We are the exclusive Australian distributors of this product and wish to provide this advice for
okay users as we are strongly interested in the safety of riders and
pillions.
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