Helite Turtle Airbag Vest Review
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024
- Review of the Helite Turtle Airbag Vest.
0:00 - Introduction
01:40 - Sizing
02:56 - Fit
04:02 - Features
05:49 - Tether Installation
07:21 - Inflation Test
07:53 - Slow Motion Activation
08:35 - Cartridge Replacement
12:32 - Final Thoughts
Compensation Transparency Disclaimer: I did not receive this product or compensation for this review. The vest and additional cartridge was purchased by me via authorized retailer.
I just got a medium and took my first ride with it today. I definitely feel safer with it, especially on my busy highway commute to work.
Great review! You did a very thorough job of covering the product, demonstrating its use, and returning it to service after deployment. Keep up the good work.
I bought mine in 2018 and I would not ride without it. It’s one of the very few that really restrict head movements.
It does not look loose at all. Good video! Just purchased the Turtle 2.0 but haven't got it yet (I'm 6' and chose the size LL based on the chart). Thanks & stay safe!
Great review. Sizing is tricky as initially my vest felt too loose, but the instructions set my mind at rest as they do say it needs space under it
Your comment on Ryan F9 brought me here. Neat device, but pretty pricey...but that's better than broken bones.
Not as pricey as a lot of motorcycle injuries. My buddy always used to say, “Leathers are cheaper than a skin graft.” I guess the same goes for spinal injuries with this.
If it only costs you money it's cheap
Thank you for doing this. Very clear. I must admit though that my favorite part was watching your wife 'pull the cord.' LOL She seemed like she wanted to torture you a bit. Love it. I just purchased the eTurtle version.
love to hear from a perspective of a tall person. I'm about 6'3" (and not skinny, either) and it's really hard to rely on what manufacurers think is large. Ordered the Vest (one of the big german Motorcycle Shops currently sells it for 300€ - quite a bargain i guess) and looking forward to it.
would love to hear more reviews from a tall persons perspective.
The best review of the product, more videos please!
Excellent review, needed to figure how to reset.
Great review. Useful for me at 196cm tall and 115kgs in weight.
Very good review! Thanks for sharing. The detailed sizing really helps prospective buyers of this product. Upon viewing so may reviews i also decided to go for this one. The dainese & other electronic vests is so hi-tech stuff for me. Again, THANKS
Great video, very complete from feature set, fit & sizing, activating the air vest, etc.... Very well though out video, thanks!
I just got mine. I'm 5'7 200 lbs. The Helite guy I chatted with was adamant that I get the LL. Even though the chart states I could get a smaller size. So far so good. Its just as loose as it is in this video.
The advice I got from Helite dealer was the back length is the most important dimension so that was probably why they recommended the size to you
I was hit from behind at low speed, it was like landing in a sofa. Very good thing.
So the helite also works when getting rear ended?
@@Motovibes91 Yes, when the bike disappears, in whatever direction, the string gets pulled.
Did you send the vest back to be inspected or just reset it with a fresh CO2 cartridge yourself?
@@vedder10 Fresh cartridge by myself. Documentation says it can be blown up multiple times and no hard hits or scrapes.
I think it’s a really great piece of safety equipment and you can recharge it by yourself 👍I like it
Thank you for this great review and demonstration!
Best review about this product, thanks!!!! 👏👏👏
The helite tethered system is the best works for me ,won’t ride my bike without it ,jimmy Australia
Amazing review, thanks a lot for the helpful info!
A concern I have with the airbags worn under your garment is how do you know the garment is big enough to allow for airbag expansion w/o causing injury to you if there isn't? You'd need to see it tested on someone your size (or you).
is tether airbag suitable also for motorcycle passenger with a top case at the back? if someone hits you from the back, how can you pull the string if you're blocked by the top case
Please note that the Dainese Smart Jacket can be worn either under or OVER a riding jacket. Your comments appear to imply that it has to be worn under a garment (as does the AlpineStars Tech 5), which is incorrect.
The consensus tends to be they are more effective for cervical protection when paired with matching garments due to their lower expansion. Yes, they can be worn over garments and will likely offer some protection, but one really needs to choose whether they want to wear an airbag under or over their other riding gear. Dainese, Alpinestars, and Kilm are all amazing for under garment use, but Helite (probably Spidi and a few others) offer more protection by sacrificing concealment.
This is just my opinion, but for street and commuting use, I would rather have more impact and neck protection. For track use, where I’m more likely to low side at high speed, I would rather have more abrasion protection over the airbag.
I chose the tethered model but now Im thinking if I should change to the cordless model. Opinions?
Very helpful........thanks!
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Best review! Thanks a lot!
The problem I have with the tether and possibly the other electronic ones are being it by a car... you absorb the hit before the tether or electronics would deploy the airbag.
Yeah, you’re absolutely right, the tether is completely dependent on you leaving the bike.
Agreed, but if you're hit by a auto, chances are you will eventually get thrown.
@@hamrmark true, but the damage may already be done.... one thing that isn’t mentioned..... age. I crashed my brains out as a young man, hit cars, hit guard rails at speed, bounced off trees... and never had a serious injury, other than knocking my teeth out.... back then I had the reflexes and bendability that I just don’t have anymore. NOW...I hurt myself getting out of bed.
@@grandenauto3214 me too. Walking the dog causes pain now lol.
@@grandenauto3214 Isn't this more reason to get an airbag?
What I don't like is that shoulders and ribs aren't protected. Alpine has shoulders also protected with airbags.
thanks man
really …helpful.
Great review!
Could you wear this under your jacket?
No, this one is definitely designed for over jacket use. You would have to have a very baggy fit on the jacket to wear it under.
If you’re looking for one under the jacket, Alpinestars and Dainese make airbags specifically for this.
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And so are the IXON IX-Airbag U03, The HELD EVEST, The KLIM AI1-AIrbag Vest, The furigan Fury Airbag sytem, all designed to wear under your motorcycle jacket and all are electronic devices without thetering
Thank you for this very clear review. I hope it helps people convince to actually start using these devices on their motorcycle
Well this question has been answered but just in case if part of your concern is to hide the blinding hi viz color, they're also available in black.