Airbag Vest Saves Can Am Rider In T-Bone Accident

[Jim&Teresa]

Just saw this article....sorry if it's a duplicate. This happened in MN at the end of July 2016. Thought I would share a good outcome considering a crash and the rider being thrown from the bike.

Article:

The huge amounts of money poured into the development of self-inflating vests that deploy in the case of an accident are not in vain. An elderly rider got miraculously saved in an accident by one of them airbag-fitted protective garments.

According to a report, Jim Rasmussen, 74, got involved in a crash this summer while riding his Can-Am roadster and lived to tell the story. He was riding to Glenwood, Minnesota, and right before an intersection, a car pulled out in front of the trike, sending him flying 12 to 15 feet into the air.

The first responders soon arrived at the scene and were staggered to see the man lying on the ground but looking totally fine and being conscious. After what they’ve been through, such accidents usually end up nasty, so you can imagine the confusion.

Then they saw a tethered cord and asked Jim what it was. Rasmussen responded it was his vest, an airbag vest, actually. With the situation understood, the paramedics canceled the LifeLink helicopter that had been dispatched, and took Jim to a hospital with an ambulance.

Jim and his wife have been riding together for 40 years, clocking around 400,000 miles (643,700 km), but never went without protective gear. “We have always had gear on,” said Jim. “It’s hideously expensive, but definitely worth it.”

The Helite vest he was wearing saved his life and even spared him of other traumas. He was ready to go home after one night at the hospital. The vest uses a rigid neck brace and firm support to the back and chest.

It gets tethered to the handlebars of the motorcycle and in case you fly off, a spring-loaded piston pierces the CO2 cartridge on the front, instantly inflating the airbag around the neck and body.

Mr. Jim traded his BMW motorcycle last fall for the Can-Am Spyder to offer him more stability as his riding skills started to wear off with age. Still, he didn’t give up on the amount of riding gear he wore.


Read more: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ai...#ixzz4KGTe6H00

[ARtraveler]

Another ATGATT item to consider.

[jaherbst]

Another ATGATT item to consider.

Posted before! .......

Jack

[Rogue Hawk]

I wish Dianese would being their vest to the US. It is far less bulky and uses electronic sensors to trigger it.

http://www.dainese.com/us_en/d-air/street/

[Bob Denman]

Posted before! .......

Jack

Yesssssss.....
But this is worth repeating: it could save the life of one of our friends in here!

[BoilerAnimal]

I wish Dianese would being their vest to the US. It is far less bulky and uses electronic sensors to trigger it.

http://www.dainese.com/us_en/d-air/street/

Their website says they ship to the US.

[Bob Denman]

I believe that this type of riding gear will protect you in a much wider range of conditions, than does this:

https://youtu.be/ApYPzyPnFOs

[jaherbst]

I consider the best equipment you can have is a level head, good sense and self control--not to mention

common sense and awareness of what is around you.

The second is the Helmut and the third maybe the "air bag". Watch for those wheels start to roll at

intersections and for pete sake slow down when driving through intersections whether you have the right

away or not. It will eventually save your life.

Jack

[Buckeye Bleau]

http://www.helitemoto.com/helite-airnest-vest-in-black/

What is your health worth?

Joe

[tmarsanto]

Just saw this article....sorry if it's a duplicate. This happened in MN at the end of July 2016. Thought I would share a good outcome considering a crash and the rider being thrown from the bike.

Article:

The huge amounts of money poured into the development of self-inflating vests that deploy in the case of an accident are not in vain. An elderly rider got miraculously saved in an accident by one of them airbag-fitted protective garments.

According to a report, Jim Rasmussen, 74, got involved in a crash this summer while riding his Can-Am roadster and lived to tell the story. He was riding to Glenwood, Minnesota, and right before an intersection, a car pulled out in front of the trike, sending him flying 12 to 15 feet into the air.

The first responders soon arrived at the scene and were staggered to see the man lying on the ground but looking totally fine and being conscious. After what they’ve been through, such accidents usually end up nasty, so you can imagine the confusion.

Then they saw a tethered cord and asked Jim what it was. Rasmussen responded it was his vest, an airbag vest, actually. With the situation understood, the paramedics canceled the LifeLink helicopter that had been dispatched, and took Jim to a hospital with an ambulance.

Jim and his wife have been riding together for 40 years, clocking around 400,000 miles (643,700 km), but never went without protective gear. “We have always had gear on,” said Jim. “It’s hideously expensive, but definitely worth it.”

The Helite vest he was wearing saved his life and even spared him of other traumas. He was ready to go home after one night at the hospital. The vest uses a rigid neck brace and firm support to the back and chest.

It gets tethered to the handlebars of the motorcycle and in case you fly off, a spring-loaded piston pierces the CO2 cartridge on the front, instantly inflating the airbag around the neck and body.

Mr. Jim traded his BMW motorcycle last fall for the Can-Am Spyder to offer him more stability as his riding skills started to wear off with age. Still, he didn’t give up on the amount of riding gear he wore.


Read more: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ai...#ixzz4KGTe6H00

Wow that is amazing......glad all is well........

[jaherbst]

http://www.helitemoto.com/helite-airnest-vest-in-black/

What is your health worth?

Joe

No price on the Vest?? If at all interested that would be it.

​Jack

[Bob Denman]

It appears that the game starts at $650, and can reach $900.

http://www.helitemoto.com/shop/

[jaherbst]

It appears that the game starts at $650, and can reach $900.

http://www.helitemoto.com/shop/

That's a lot of "dinero" ($650) for a vest. Oh well, back to my old WWII sheepskin flight suit!

​Jack

[Bob Denman]

No doubt: it ain't cheap!
But how much would you be willing to pay for one, when you're in mid-air; heading for an unfortunate conclusion to the day?

[MRH]

Posted before! .......

Jack

Jack,

Not all of us see every post. If you don't like a post, you don't have to respond to it - but please stop bitching about posts or questions you just don't like. You can simply not comment.

I'm GLAD this was reposted.

[helitemoto]

Hi SpyderLovers! Just wanted to jump on here to answer any questions you may have about Helite. There is a lot of information to learn about when choosing which airbag system is best for your ride.

Also, since there is a lot of member interest for airbag protection, I created a discount code you can use at helitemoto.com. Enter code SPYDER at checkout.

Thanks for sharing!

Nichole@Helite

[Bob Denman]

Thank you, Sir!

And...

[Questions]

Actually that sounds quite a bit like the accident I had at the end of July. I was fine too, thanks to luck and a cheapo non-CE Joe Rocket back protector that I'd shoved into the back of my Craigslist River Road mesh jacket. I don't know what conclusion to draw really, except it's always best to take what safety measures are available to you.

[jaherbst]

Jack,

Not all of us see every post. If you don't like a post, you don't have to respond to it - but please stop bitching about posts or questions you just don't like. You can simply not comment.

I'm GLAD this was reposted.

​Well well aren't you in a nasty and scolding mood today. Have you considered counseling? Perhaps a

"snickers" would mello you out a bit.

Jack

[Jenfz09]

Hi SpyderLovers! Just wanted to jump on here to answer any questions you may have about Helite. There is a lot of information to learn about when choosing which airbag system is best for your ride.

Also, since there is a lot of member interest for airbag protection, I created a discount code you can use at helitemoto.com. Enter code SPYDER at checkout.

Thanks for sharing!

Nichole@Helite

Thanks for producing these!

(1) how much is the discount?
(2) any women's jackets? I'm like 5'5" 115 lbs and don't think the men's ones will fit

[helitemoto]

Thanks for producing these!

(1) how much is the discount?
(2) any women's jackets? I'm like 5'5" 115 lbs and don't think the men's ones will fit

Hi! The discount is good for 10% and one free demo cartridge($25). We are working on a women's leather jacket that should be out next year, but the vests outsell the jackets by far. A rider has more versatility with a vest, and it is comfortable in any temperature.

Most women under 135 lbs. fit into a small vest. The vest weighs about 3 lbs, and is available in black or hi-viz yellow.

Thanks!
Nichole

[Jdsd1]

Hi SpyderLovers! Just wanted to jump on here to answer any questions you may have about Helite. There is a lot of information to learn about when choosing which airbag system is best for your ride.

Also, since there is a lot of member interest for airbag protection, I created a discount code you can use at helitemoto.com. Enter code SPYDER at checkout.

Thanks for sharing!

Nichole@Helite

Great now you tell me. I just ordered one fro Rezalla. Oh well my lose... but others will benefit.

[helitemoto]

Great now you tell me. I just ordered one fro Rezalla. Oh well my lose... but others will benefit.

To be honest I think you saved more with ordering it from Revzilla because we would have had to charge sales tax which is 9.5%, plus you get RevZilla bucks which is a nice perk.

Thank you for your order!

Nichole

[helitemoto]

We found the news interview of Jim, the rider that was thrown off his bike.

You can watch it HERE

[Jdsd1]

Hi SpyderLovers! Just wanted to jump on here to answer any questions you may have about Helite. There is a lot of information to learn about when choosing which airbag system is best for your ride.

Also, since there is a lot of member interest for airbag protection, I created a discount code you can use at helitemoto.com. Enter code SPYDER at checkout.

Thanks for shari

Nichole@Helite

I bought the vest but don't know where to anchor the tether. Called Helite and they didn't have an answer. Do you know?