Uncle Phil
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Having suffering two lower speed crashes recently resulting in broken ribs, I am very interested in air vests (burnt child fears the fire as we say).
My questions are (and add to them as hopefully this thread will be a good resource on the topic).
1. What brand do you use?
2. What was the cost (with all the extra stuff you need)?
3. How does your model run as far as sizing goes compared to MC jacket sizing?
4. How long have you had it and have you encountered any issues?
5. What body parts does it protect well (especially concerned about my ribs)?
6. Do you have a E version or a tethered version (and why)?
7. If tethered, where do you attach the tether on your motorcycle?
8. If you have had problems, how was the support?
9. Can you 'recharge' the vest if fired yourself or is it a 'send in'?
10. Is it an 'over the jacket', 'under the jacket' or 'built in' (and why did you chose that model)?
11. How well does it ventilate in very warm weather and humidity?
12. Have you had the unfortunate occasion for it to work and how well did it work?
13. Would you buy it again?
Please do not turn this thread into a debate about whether I should get one or not - start your own thread on that topic!
I am looking for real world experiences not theoretical postulations on this subject.
Thanks for your input in advance!
My questions are (and add to them as hopefully this thread will be a good resource on the topic).
1. What brand do you use?
2. What was the cost (with all the extra stuff you need)?
3. How does your model run as far as sizing goes compared to MC jacket sizing?
4. How long have you had it and have you encountered any issues?
5. What body parts does it protect well (especially concerned about my ribs)?
6. Do you have a E version or a tethered version (and why)?
7. If tethered, where do you attach the tether on your motorcycle?
8. If you have had problems, how was the support?
9. Can you 'recharge' the vest if fired yourself or is it a 'send in'?
10. Is it an 'over the jacket', 'under the jacket' or 'built in' (and why did you chose that model)?
11. How well does it ventilate in very warm weather and humidity?
12. Have you had the unfortunate occasion for it to work and how well did it work?
13. Would you buy it again?
Please do not turn this thread into a debate about whether I should get one or not - start your own thread on that topic!
I am looking for real world experiences not theoretical postulations on this subject.
Thanks for your input in advance!
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