Air Bag For Ryding

[Dan_Ashley]

What do you all think of this contraption?
http://www.air-vest.com/TerryBradshaw_explains_hit-air.htm

 

[Bob Denman]

I think that I like it better than this one :shocked:...

 

[Dan_Ashley]

LOL!

 

[OldCowboy]

I think I'd rather have the vest. It will stay with you if you're thrown off the :f_spider:.

 

[dndfindley]

I think it's a good idea. However I can just see the people who forget they are connected, dismount and get a surprise

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I think it's a good idea. However I can just see the people who forget they are connected, dismount and get a surprise

That was my thought too. The FAQ on their website says it takes 50 to 60 lbs force to set it off so the chance of inadvertently triggering it are slim, unless you really pull hard.

I think that jacket could get awfully hot in the summer. That, IMO, is a serious downside to using it.

 

[Dan_Ashley]

If, just say, you were wearing one, and then fell off your Spyder while waiting at a red light, then if you hit a sharp rock that punctured the inflated bag, would you then fly around the intersection like a balloon you let go of without tying the end?

 

[Bob Denman]

I think that most of us weigh enough, to make that unlikely...:shocked:

 

[Bob Ledford]

Draw backs

I can see one very obvious draw back to the system. The "key ball hookup." Whoa be the rider that forgets to safety or unhook prior to dismounting. Bang self inflation!

 

[Dan_Ashley]

Less expensive. Pre-inflated:

 

[Vidman]

I saw a picture of a very well endowed young lady in FB this week (didn't post it so as not to insult anyone). Anyway, I was thinking if I rode B@#^*h and held on to her the results would be the same. :doorag::joke:

 

[finless]

I would prefer turning into a cannoli

Bob

 

[daveinva]

I can see one very obvious draw back to the system. The "key ball hookup." Whoa be the rider that forgets to safety or unhook prior to dismounting. Bang self inflation!

You need a LOT of force to yank it, you'll notice you're tethered long before it sets off.

Unless you trip coming off your bike-- but in that case, you'll *want* the airbag to go off, no? :joke:

Anyway, the tech will evolve to automated sensor deployment; Dainese is already there: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2014/03/ducati-multistrada-d-air/