The Zip'In Concept
The Zip'In concept is completely unique to Helite Equestrian, combining style with safety.
Via a zip, the removable airbag liner is integrated into the compatible and approved outers and hence becomes invisible. The Zip'In airbag can be combined in only a few minutes with all Zip'In compatible outers: the Blouson Jacket, Gilet Sleeveless Vest, and the Airshell Show Jacket.
Look great while being safe.
Also available in our Helite range is the Airnest Air Vest - a practical vest in a large range of sizes and colours which can be worn over the top of any clothing, including back protectors.
Why Use an Air Vest?
ACC states that horse riding in New Zealand is one of the most dangerous sport kiwis undertake on a regular basis. Wearing an air vest will greatly improve your chances of walking away from a bad fall with minimal damage to yourself.
In the event of a fall, the unique shape of our airbags offers optimal and complete protection of the vital areas: spinal column, kidneys, thorax and hips. The vests compress the trunk for better resistance to hyper-extension, and stabilise the head and neck.
Our airbags also provide trunk stiffening to stabilise and protect internal organs such as the lungs, spleen, pancreas, abdomen, stomach and liver.
Zip’In technology: the vest is compatible with the airbag liners Zip’In 1 and 2. The airbag is integrated within a few seconds into the outers thanks to the zip and hence becomes invisible.
Important Facts to Know
Big protection volume: Helite air vests fully inflate in less than 0.1 seconds to a massive volume with optimal pressure. The big protection volume (between 14 and 28 L depending on the size of the airbag) prevents serious injuries. The unique shape of the airbag absorbs shocks and stabilises the body from head to tailbone.
Mechanical system: a reliable, simple and robust system. Simply hook the lanyard of the airbag vest to the saddle using the saddle strap. The airbag inflates when the lanyard is pulled off with a minimum of 30kg pressure.
Reusable: fast and easy reconditioning of the system by the rider. You simply replace the used CO2 cartridge by a new one of the same capacity - done in 2 minutes.
Certification and Warranty
Helite products are all designed and manufactured in France.
Airbag CE certified: Our airbag systems are CE certified by the ALIENOR CERTIFICATION laboratory in France, a recognised and independent institute that certifies Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for equestrian riders.
Warranty: Register*** your airbag to extend the limited 2 year warranty to a 4 year warranty.
***Go to my.helite.com to extend your warranty.