Old model airbag but still supported and updated by Dainese. At this price cheaper to buy new one than to replace bag and canister after deployment ($399). Battery last longer than newer model, downside is not user serviceable. Cheapest airbag model without subscription is 700.
Why the zero interest?
For the cooler months of the year I wear a tethered airbag vest over my jacket. I've watched reviews on them and they aren't perfect, but whenever I've done test deployments I've been happy with the response times and protection it seems to offer.
In summer the vest on top of the jacket is far too hot to be practical.
Whilst the smart electronic ones like this dainese one might offer quicker deployment than mine, I think having to charge it would be annoying and I can imagine the battery would get stuffed over time.
I've been riding for about 12 years now and am a atgatt rider
I own a backpack version (Helite H-MOOV), stacked at too low a speed for it to deploy (it did deploy once I hit the deck) I think they're a good idea, if the guys in Moto GP rate them I'm onboard with the tech.
Why do you have zero interest in an accepted advancement in safety technology?
How fast were you going when you ended up in hospital?
@0jay: So you dont care about "essential safety gear"?? Like…. a helmet? No wonder you had a "protracted hospitaliation".
And "written off QUITE A FEW bikes"???? Lol. I think you're the one any sane rider would give space to.
Are your comments satire? Good job if so. Otherwise facepalm
Like…. a helmet?
a helmet’s good all year round.
edrift’s vulnerable in the summer when his vest’s impractical, y dig?
@0jay: I still wear a proper jacket with ce level 2 shoulder, elbow and back armour, plus kevlar jeans with hip and knee armour.
@SurprisedPanda: 'choice' in the context of health or/and safety's very diff from other consumer products, it's the reason some products/industries're regulated
$300 on a puffer most folks'll only wear when they're least likely to ride's questionable value, particularly when it has questionable benefit in the event of a crash
the best safety equipment you can have is knowledge of how to ride within your limits, the limits imposed by weather conditions, your bike's limits (your tire's limits) and to be aware that however visible you may feel it is best to ride as though drivers haven't seen you
that's the conversation people need to have but bikes are one of those things that're in a weird place socially which makes them more dangerous than they need to be, the kind of danger no funky puffer gear's going to mitigate tbqh
@0jay: I hear you and agree that skill matters and, as I mentioned in other comment, this tech is on top of all what you mentioned, not instead
@SurprisedPanda: nervous young riders are a market segment easy to exploit
it's fine to say sure, spend $120 on the kevlar denims but why not just say you don't need those jeans?
why encourage folks to spend when they don't need to spend?
I've never had a spill that would've been improved by one of these and anyone who takes a peek at the injury stats can see why that is for themselves
@0jay: Says the guy thats written off quite a few bikes. Lol. How many crashes was it before you realised all this stuff?
Do you still ride?
Plenty of people wear different gear from summer to winter and its often less protective. That point isn't specific to this jacket and really doesnt mean much. y'dig?
And $300 might be lots to you (and me) but its not really in the scheme of things, is it? People can easily spend 3k on gear.
@Fredorishi: started riding an unregged dt250 at 16 round box hill, used to cut along the train tracks to get to my buddie’s place, we take turns on the back
i’m mid fifties now, had 14 bikes at last count, currently enjoying an mg4 but most of my life i rode in all weather (this is my third car)
people can spend, yes they can
@0jay: I wear my airbag vest in summer. Admittedly I don't go for long rides on the bike if it 's projected to go over 35C though. Doubt I would do it even without the airbag though… I do still ride to work though, and it gets hot enough my kickstand (even with the expander foot) sinks into the tar in the parking lot.
Personally the typical cost for a good airbag vest though falls into the area of diminishing returns for riders, as the vast majority would see themselves better placed to invest in safe rider courses rather than an airbag. I'm nowhere near easily accessible rider training (and hence travelling and staying overnight for it would add $500+), so the calculus was different. $300 is a bargain though, cheaper than many "trendy" helmets.
@kwchaz: sounds a lot like you’re buying peace of mind (while not deluding yourself it makes you safe). can’t really put a price on that
“I’m not very good at riding motorcycles and I survived just fine up until now” is exactly why you SHOULD be interested in airbags. It’s the very definition of confirmation bias.
Please, for your own sake, read back what you just typed out and think critically.
Also for what it’s worth, keep walking right past the Dainese aisle and invest in a Tech Air 5 Plasma. It’s the only tetherless system worth a damn, and then some.
Advice to new riders. Morons come in all shapes, sizes and titles. Some call themselves professional builders, doctors, politicians and many call themselves veteran riders.
Keep your wits about you when speaking to these people, especially when they're offering advise that does not consider people have vastly different levels of understanding, capabilities and relationships with motorcycles.
If you're someone that thinks they need something like this, then you should buy it because you are likely someone that has low confidence. And low confidence, just like over confidence, can get you in trouble.
If you feel this product is going to help you relax, and not be in a state of fear, then this will have a positive effect on your ability to focus and react accordingly, but do not use this product thinking you can go faster than you normally would.
Also if you're a squishy person that is easily injured, have weak bones etc. this is a smart choice.
Yes, people that come off bikes and hit the road, gutter, poles, cars and get injured, do so because they have "weak bones"………
"Morons come in all shapes, sizes and titles"
Very true
are you implying that I said people crash because they have weak bones?
No,
You said "Also if you're a squishy person that is easily injured, have weak bones etc. this is a smart choice"
When you come off a bike and hit the road and get injured - its not because you have "weak bones" or are "easily injured"………
@the-fuzz: so you're saying that there is no such thing as brittle done disease, and that everyone gets easily injured when crashing?
@Captain Cheapskate: WTF is "easily" injured - if you come of a bike, the chances are more than likely you will get injured, your bone density has little to do with the end result.
Do you actually ride or just troll?
I've had a few offs and the "smallest" off (going about 40 km/h) resulted in the biggest injuries - I also played 11 years of NRL in the forwards without any "broken bones".
@the-fuzz: sure mate. feel free to tell yourself whatever you need too in order to justify your ignorance.
what a really condescending comment, this is technology giving you another safety feature - buy and use it or ignore, why belittle others who advocate for it: "morons", "low confidence", "being in state of fear", "squishy person", "weak bones" - are you an adolescent or something, keep it cool, man
nobody is saying go faster if you wear this, you're saying this so far with your straw man
Unsure why you got negged so much, but likely because of the moron comment.
Rest of the advice was reasonable.
Every rider is squishy. We are all vulnerable.
I've heard the confidence advice before and agree with it.
Once a rider can focus more on riding because they have the confidence their gear will offer a level of protection, then they will become better riders as they are less distracted by fear.
Not everyone needs an airbag jacket but there certainly is merit for helping riders protect themselves and improve confidence.
Probably because most of his comment was utter nonsense. Lol.
As a motorbike rider on the road, you should ALWAYS be afraid. If you want to survive, that is. The second you stop being, at least a little bit, afraid, is the moment you get cleaned up by some idiot YOU could have avoided.
You should also ALWAYS wear good gear. Or the best you can afford. For the same reason.
Saying you would only buy this piece of kit if you lacked confidence (like the previous dimwit did.) is just stupid. And nobody buys gear "thinking they can go faster" unless they're an absolute idiot.
Most riders gain confidence by…. riding! Or having lessons. Or doing track days or practising or whatever. Gear does squat for confidence. And if you're so worried about shit gear it affects your confidence, then get off your damn bike and get back in a cage!
Why do so many riders in this group either think they're a safety expert.who can dictate what everyone else should wear, or come across as a complete goose? Ironic the other guy called people "morons" Lol.
Why do so many riders in this group either think they're a safety expert.who can dictate what everyone else should wear, or come across as a complete goose?
why indeed
I don't think a rider should be afraid.
You should be alert and not alarmed.
Being relaxed and focused because you know you are wearing gear that will do the best it can (within limitations) can help overcome nerves of potential injury.
Yeah agreed there's no need for name calling.
@edrift: How much do you actually ride. Some days its terrifying out there!
But otherwise, semantics. You can also be afraid and not alarmed. What do you think prompts being "alert"? The fear you might get tboned by someone who didn't see you. Or worse, by somone who did!
I'm obviously not suggesting to keep going if you're quaking in your boots the whole time. But a LITTLE BIT of fear is normal.
What do you think causes that adrenaline rush we all know and love that comes from riding? Fight or flight, baby!
@Fredorishi: I've been riding for about 12 years now, most kms done during daily work commutes of around a 50km round trip during peak hour.
I think when I was a new rider a lot of fear was from getting injured by the cheese grater road. But over time I bought more and more gear so I could relax more and focus on building my skills.
Riding is fun not necessarily because it's risky or dangerous.
0-100kph in 3 seconds… No car I could ever afford to own would do those times.
@edrift: If you think riding isn't "risky or dangerous" you are deluded. We are way over-represented in road fatalities.
And if you think your gear is going to fully protect you in every crash situation, you are likewise deluded. It's certainly not only gravel rash you need to worry about.
0-100 in 3 seconds? So what? You still don't seem to know how adrenalne works. So what difference does rapid acceleration make?? Lol.
But sure. You are completely fearless due to the cotton wool you wrap yourself in. Cool cool.
I wish you all the best with that amount of riding with that level of complacency.
@Fredorishi: Sorry you misunderstood. Riding is risky and dangerous. That isn't what makes it fun.
No amount of gear will make it as safe as say driving a car.
But riding without gear is a bit dumb.
@edrift: So you acknwledge its risky and dangerous, but you still say you have zero fear. Lol.
I mean, look. Perhaps you're autistic like the crazy rock climbing guy in the "Free Solo" movie, so perhaps i shouldn't judge. But 99.9% of us experience adrenaline/fear when we ride..
My lack.of understanding of 1 poorly worded statement isnt the issue here.
And I never advocated for riding with zero gear. Quite the opposite.
But you seemed to miss the point that even with the BEST gear possible, you can still quite easily be seriously injured or killed on a bike. Far more easily than if you're in a car.
Anyway, this is pointless. You do you, buddy..I'll live in the reality that the vast majority of us do and keep.enjoying the rush that comes with not being autistic or whatever other reason.you might have for being completely desensitised..
Again. No judgement and no offence. All the best out there.. :)
This whole comments section is a fascinating insight into the psyche of a motorcycle rider.
The psyche of dumb motorbike riders. Mostly.
Guys banging on about squishy bones, writing off multiple bikes and gear making them better riders. Lol.
Lets never start up an annual Ozbargain tour ride! Shudder.
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