Description

CE NF S72-800:2022 Certified, the first and only equestrian certification for air bag vests! See terms and condition at bottom. The Hit-Air wearable air vest does not require an additional safety vest however with proper sizing, can accommodate mandates that might be required while participating is certain equestrian activities.
- Smaller Air Bag (48cc CO2 Cartridge)
- Lower Price Point
- Lightest vest offered (XS-S weighs just under 2 lbs.)
- Quieter than original LV and SV2 lightweight vests
- No shock absorbing padding that was added to Pro 3 vest)
- Body coverage more focused on tailbone and ribs
- Larger Air Bag (use larger 50cc or 60cc CO2 Cartridge depending on size)
- Slightly heavier and firmer than new Pro 3
- Body coverage more focused on tailbone and ribs
- More color options
- Least expensive while remaining inventory lasts
- Certified to newest European Safety Standard with All-In-One Bungee Saddle Strap
- Added shock absorbing material on inside front of vest
- Body coverage more focused on tailbone and ribs
- Slightly heavier and stiffer than Pro Plus due to added shock absorbing material
- Fits slightly smaller than Pro Plus
- Certified to newest European Safety Standard with All-In-One Bungee Saddle Strap
- Added shock absorbing material on inside front and back of vest
- Body coverage more focused on hips as there are two smaller pop out airbags that provide a wider hip coverage
- Slightly heavier and stiffer than original Advantage H model due to added shock absorbing material
- Fits smaller than original Advantage H model due to added shock absorbing material
- Fastest deployment time (90 ms)
- Uses velcro closures to conceal airbag
- Slightly more expensive
- Old style keybox was next to your body and recommended to be worn over hard vest
- Compartment for keybox and cartridge not fully enclosed
- Louder deployment since cartridge compartment not fully enclosed and no shock absorbing material
- Smaller Air Bag (48cc CO2 Cartridge)
- Lightest vest offered
- No shock absorbing padding that was added to Pro 3 vest
- Body coverage more focused on tailbone and ribs
- Two sizes
The
new Hit Air Pro 3, like the Pro Plus, has larger airbags than the new SV3 and the original lightweight Hit-Air vest and the airbags deploy just as
fast as the Hit-Air Original to enable the airbag to fully inflate before you hit the ground. Like all the Hit Air vests, our vests inflate outwards and not inward, so make sure that you dont wear restrictive clothing outside the airvest. The airbags are concealed and will automatically pop out of the snapped enclosures, thus minimizing the length of the vest while you are riding. The vest is more like a tubular harness, minimizing weight and allowing maximum airflow. Since a strong activation force is required, riders should weigh at least 100 pounds unless using a kids vest. This also means that you are less likely to inadvertantly activate the vest. The airbag
is placed next to your body at the back of the key box to strengthen its shock buffering
function. Additional shock absorbing padding has been added to the Pro 3 on either side of the chest airbags for added strength and protection. The Pro 3 is CE NF
S72-800:2022 certified. Optional back pads can also be added that just Velcro in place for easy removal, as well as side and chest protectors.
CE Certified Equestrian Airbag Vest
When you have an unplanned dismount (e.g., you are ejected from your horse or motorcycle), the snaps automatically open by air pressure and the airbag inflates to a large size. The harness-style design allows for a wide range of compatible sizes and the waist belt allows for size adjustment. It can be worn all year round, over both spring/summer and winter jackets (optional buckle extenders are available under Accessories).
All vests include the proper sized CO2, lanyard of your choice, tool kit for changing CO2 canister,
and custom Hit-Air Hanger for proper storage of your vest. Note that
the all-in-one combo English saddle strap/bungee lanyard is only for
English style saddles that can attach to the stirrup bars under
the fenders. Non English style saddles generally use the Western Bungee and possibly an optional saddle strap (e.g. Night Latch or strong nylon dog collar). We recommend for non English style saddles attaching your choice of lanyards to the pommel using either a Night Latch (see Accessories) or a strong nylon dog collar. We generally don't recommend attaching to a horn or D ring as the lanyard could be pulled off the horn or break the ring. Yes, you could secure the lanyard over the horn and back under the pommel, but this could cause the lanyard to be too short, resulting in an increased risk of premature deployment. We also recommend unbuckling all buckles before dismounting to avoid scratching your saddle or getting hung up on your saddle. Note: that our manufacturing representative recommends (not required) that vests be inspected/serviced annually and replaced after 5 years. Our importer will only service vests under 5 years of age.
Hit-Air is manufactured by MUGEN DENKO, LTD, the international leader and original air vest manufacturer with more than two decades of experience in airbag technology. The Hit-Air H2 Airbag Vest is a “harness type” airbag, which is worn close to the body with the design allowing airflow to offer cooling while riding. It employs a high-speed key ball mechanism which activates the CO2 cartridge. Its versatile design makes it perfect for riders of all equestrian disciplines, fitting beautifully over a show coat, while offering protection for all disciplines, including Eventing, Endurance, Carriage and Western. This vest does not require an additional safety vest, unless riding in USEA Cross Country Schooling or Competitions.
NOTICE: This vest is not ASTM approved. It must be worn over an ASTM approved body protector in competition where an ASTM approved body protector is required.
Sizes (inches) |
XS |
SM |
MED |
LG |
Height |
4’5” ~ 4’11” |
4’11” ~5’5” |
5’3” ~5’11” |
5’9” ~6’3” |
Chest |
~28” |
~32” |
~34” |
~36” |
Waist |
22” ~ 26” |
24” ~ 32” |
28” ~ 36” |
34” ~ 42” |
Canister: S-SM – 50cc, ML-L – 60cc
If your horse is under 13.2 hh, please contact us prior to ordering
All Bungee Lanyard vests must attach to a Saddle Strap
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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I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT I AM ACCEPTING ITS TERMS BY CONTINUING WITH THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS FROM THIS WEBSITE OR IN PERSON.
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