Anyone compare the Tech Air 5 to the Dainese Smart jacket? I'm considering adding an airbag, Dainese is having a sale on the Smart Jacket ($500), vs the Tech Air 5 (~800). I've been very happy with both Alpinestars and Dainese, so not real brand preference. I do like that the Tech-Air...
I am pondering purchasing a Helite touring jacket with the airbag built in. LOL, while I hope most of you have not had to test the airbag in an accident, what do you owner's think of the products and the company over time? St.
Thought those considering a vest would find this useful.
Annie and I bought vests at the SLC rally in 2017 and wear them just about all the time. We have ditched them. a few times when riding the Urals on Forest Service roads and when putzing around a rally. We do not find them...
Hey All,
I read a recent post (https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?100781-2016-R1200RT-Accident-Recap-Helite-Turtle2&p=1258613&viewfull=1#post1258613) about the Helite Turtle 2 {mechanical vest} having a fellow rider hit (not tapped), from behind by a RAV4 driver not paying attention...
Recent articles in both magazine and internet regarding motorcycle airbag protection piqued my interest.
As I do so often when considering new gear or product reviews I turned to the MOA forums expecting to find the usual reasoned discussions, heated argument and colorful opinions. However I'm...