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MLV-YC INFLATED
Fluorescent yellow LUMIDEX material and reflectors for high visibility and safety.
Note: This comes with a motorcycle lanyard which must be swapped out for equestrian lanyard (adds $24 to cost of vest). Be certain to select the preferred lanyard when you order.
Safety conscious reflectors material for good nighttime visibility.
Air tube of the airbag is improved and chest padding is now attachable. Airbag is placed at the back of the key box to strengthen a shock buffering function. S-system is installed.
High Visibility, super lightweight vest for either Equestrian or Motorcycle riding is Hit-Air’s model for wearing over your favorite jacket. This is similar to the MLV-C model only this model has the high visibiliy flourescent yellow color.
NOTE: THIS MODEL VEST, LIKE THE MLV-C, IS SIZED LARGER TO FIT OVER A MOTORCYCLE JACKET. For example, my wife wears a medium Advantage, a small PRO and cannot wear either the MLV-C or the similar MLV-YC, because the vest is too large for her. Saddles not having a hole underneath the pommel may be able to use the Amish Saddle strap if you have securely attached rings on either side of saddle.
Note: Click on Accessories and then Bungee Lanyard (standard length) or Coiled Wire for detailed instructions with photos of attaching Bungee Lanyard or Coiled Wire to a Hit-Air English Saddle Strap. To attach securely to a western or endurance saddle, we recommend inserting a Night Latch (option under Accessories) or strong nylon dog collar through the loop in the Bungee Lanyard and then securing the Night Latch or dog collar around the pommel of your saddle.
In a fall or crash, the shock-buffering protection system will be activated instantly after the distance from the rider to the saddle exceeds the "Activation Distance", when the key ball is pulled out of the key box to release CO2 gas into the neck, back, chest, side and hip airbags to inflate them and to absorb the impact on rider's body. Note that it requires a force of at least 100 pounds to activate, which minimizes chance of an incidental deployment.
FAQ
- Question: What it is the main difference between a Hit-Air vest for motorcycle and for equestrian sport?
- Answer: The motorcycle models have reflective properties for higher visibility and use the longer coiled wire (also known as a tether or lanyard). If you practice both sports, you should get both the motorcycle and equestrian coiled wires (one is included with the vest).
| Color | Flourescent Yellow |
|---|---|
| Size (EU,US size) | Medium (corresponds with S-XL) Large (corresponds with XL-3XL) |
| CO2 cartridge | 60cc |
| Weight | 1.15kg |
| Material | LUMIDEX(Reflex), 600D Polyester, Polyester mesh, Nylon Ripstop Airbag Tube : Polyurethane |
| Option |
Cartridge Size:
Medium and Large in MLV-YC use 60cc****CAUTION****: Insure that the cartridge is in the vest and securely screwed in properly. When changing the cartridge after a deployment, insure that it is not cross-threaded. When installing a new cartridge, you should observe that the cartridge has approximately 5-7 full revolutions when screwing in the cartridge. Failure to insert cartridge properly will result in vest not inflating properly and could result in serious injury. Also insure that the red slide is in the up unlocked position; the vest will not deploy if the red slide is in the down locked position.
Since at least 66 pounds of force is required to activate the vest, don't attach the included bungee lanyard or coiled wire to any decorative saddle ring or carabiner that could break away during a fall. Don't loop over a saddle horn, as it could be pulled from the horn depending on the trajectory of your fall. You shoud be able to stand up in the saddle stirrups without being overly stretched or too loose. If you ride English, you may need the optional English saddle strap. For western or most endurance saddles, we usually recommend attaching the lanyard via our optional Night Latch or a strong nylon dog collar that buckles around the saddle's pommel. Saddles not having a hole underneath the pommel may be able to use the Amish Saddle strap if you have securely attached rings on either side of saddle.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
PRODUCT PURCHASE RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WARNING:
I am aware that operating, riding or being a passenger on a motorcycle, ATV or other power sports vehicles involve certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards which can result in serious personal injury or death.
I am aware that "equine activity" e.g. horseback riding and other equestrian sports events, including professional racing, dressage, show jumping, eventing, polo, vaulting, endurance, harness racing, and others have certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards which can result in serious personal injury or even death.
"Inherent risks of equine activities" means those dangers or conditions which are an integral part of equine activities, including, but not limited to:
(1) The propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them;
(2) The unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement, and unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals;
(3) Certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions;
(4) Collisions with other equines or objects; and
(5) The potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the animal or not acting within the participant's ability.
"Participant" means any person, whether amateur or professional, who engages in an equine activity, whether or not a fee is paid to participate in the equine activity.
I am also aware that the Hit-air airbag line of safety apparel sold, marketed and or distributed by Riding Safe, LLC, cannot guarantee protection against injury or guarantee increased safety in all situations. I hereby freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risk of injury while using any Hit-air airbag safety apparel
As of 2001 there are 45 states with Equine Activity statues that provide that a person may not bring a lawsuit if the activity resulted from an inherent risk of equine activities, with the exception of providing defective tack or failing to match horse with rider. New York has proposed equine activity statue not yet enacted.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT:
In consideration of the sale to me of the listed apparel and/or equipment on my order/orders,
I hereby agree as follows:
1. TO ACCEPT FOR USE AS IS, the equipment described in this agreement from my order/orders from Riding Safe, LLC.
2. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may have in the future against Riding Safe, LLC.
3. TO RELEASE Riding Safe, LLC from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer, as a result of my use of the equipment described in this Agreement, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Riding Safe, LLC in the design, manufacture, selection, installation, maintenance or adjustment of the equipment;
ARBITRATION: In further consideration of the sale to me of the listed equipment on my order/orders, I hereby agree to submit to binding arbitration any and all claims which I may have against Riding Safe, LLC arising from any use of the listed apparel and/or equipment on my order/orders. The arbitration shall be pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The submission to the American Arbitration Association shall be unlimited and the arbitration award may be enforced by any Court of competent jurisdiction. Arbitration shall be commenced from the date upon which any alleged claim first arose. Further, the arbitration shall be held in State of Indiana unless otherwise mutually agreed to by all the parties.
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