The idea of an "airbag" 
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Is the vest reusable? YES. Unless damaged the vest is reusable, only the cartridge needs to be replaced after activation and the key ball reinserted into the activation mechanism. However, you need to carefully check if the system has been damaged on impact. Do I have to activate the air bag? NO the vest is activated automatically by the coiled wire (tubing) within one second of the rider falling off. Does the vest fit under my jacket? NO the vest always needs to be worn as the outermost layer of clothing to give the air cushions enough space to fold out. Can the cartridges be refilled? NO the bottom of the cartridge is destroyed during use and can not be refilled. How heavy is it? Approx. 1.5 kg a little heavier than a bag of sugar! What happens if I forget to detach the coiled wire before dismounting? Taking your ‘seatbelt’ off is a routine that most people are used to as drivers, however, As soon as the coiled wire stretches to its limit the vest will activate. If the size of the rider and the height of the horse are not set carefully then the vest will needlessly be activated. Care must be taken by the rider to unclip the coiled wire before dismounting. Which parts of the body does the vest protect? The neck, the upper front part of the body and the area of the back (lumbar vertebra) are protected by the activation of the vest. |