Time for the air bag jacket??

[MacDoc]

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Different circumstance but I'm wondering if the air bag jackets time has come.

http://www.alpinestars.com/tech-air

 

[Joe Bass]

There was a booth at the show with airbag vests this year.

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[Riceburner]

If the tech is available at a reasonable cost, why not. Used to wear just a leather jacket, then with added padding/armour and full suits.

 

[Flywheel]

The older CO2 cartridge vests seemed to have acquitted themselves well enough (Hit Air, Helite). Wasn't quite convinced that I needed another layer of accessories though. A decently priced integrated jacket would fit the bill, especially since I'll need a new one soon. No weird styling or colour combos, please.

 

[Baggsy]

I know two or three people who wear them now.

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