Motorcycle Airbags Exist – But No One Uses Them?

FortNine · 5.9M views · 2021-02-28 · 9:36

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Overview

FortNine surveys motorcycle airbag technology and explains why airbags have not reached mainstream adoption. It breaks down gear such as the Helite Turtle, Dainese D-Air and Alpinestars Tech-Air.

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Recommended in threads about airbag vests as a solid overview when shopping for a motorcycle airbag.

Recommended by 3 HN people across 2 months · HN mentions 2021–2021

Topics

Cars, EVs & motorcycles Consumer devices & gadgets

What people said

kristofferR · 2021-09 · Recommendation
I think he was talking mostly about good motorcycle airbag vests like the Helite Turtle and e-Turtle. "Good" is an important qualifier word though, the worst airbags offer little protection and don't limit head movement. This is a great video about the Helite Turtle (it came out before the electronic e-Turtle) and motorcycle airbags in general. [VIDEO] I'll definitively grab a Helite e-Turtle when I start riding next year.
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dharmab · 2021-05 · Recommendation
Note that you have the option of purchasing the vest outright, and there's also a purchase option if you subscribe for 3 years, similar to a lease. In conclusion, buy a Helite Turtle. Fully offline, no electronics, and user-refillable with simple CO2 cartridges. Fortnine did a great video surverying motorcycle airbag tech: [VIDEO]
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jowsie · 2021-05 · Recommendation
If you're in the market for a Motorcycle Airbag, this is worth a watch. [VIDEO] If you don't wanna watch, the Helite Turtle range seem to be the best way to go.
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