gettysburg Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 A co-worker sent me this news story link: Inflatable Motorcycle Jacket I guess my concern would be that I'd dismount the bike and forget detach the rip cord Link to comment
smiller Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 It probably reduced the severity of his injuries but how do they know it saved his life? Also, liked the live shot from a freeway overpass to report the story... what was that about? But still an interesting story buried in the silliness... I wonder how practical those jackets are, anyone own one..? Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 my understanding of this product is that it is activated passively, like the key tether on a jet ski, you separate from the bike, the cord detaches the activation pin from the CO2 canisters without any input from you except physical separation of your body from the bike... It is an interesting product, it will be interesting to complile some more data on its effectiveness in blunt trauma. Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 anyone own one..? Eff does but has anyone heard from him lately Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Is it a French invention? I've been seeing this 'Michelin Man' all my life...... Link to comment
rogera Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 If anyone is interested, Here is the web site. Only $395.00 on sale linky Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Interesting indeed. Two things struck me: 1. I hope the jacket inflates quicker than that website loads 2. I see they have a 'blow out sale' !! Too funny. But seriously, it is an interesting concept and I hadn't heard of it before. I DO know of the new (Swedish) protective clothing that hardens instantly on impact, but is soft otherwise. But this is different. Thanks for the link Roger ! Link to comment
GregB Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I looked at one in detail that was taken apart for examination. Looks like a gimmick. Also, the air bladders completely stop all air flow and path for sweat to evaporate through a jacket. Sounds like torture to me! Link to comment
rogera Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 What struck me was the 1/2 second deploy time. Lets see.. if your doing 60mph thats 80ft per second. So.. I guess you have 44ft to travel before the air bag inflates. Seems like a long time to me. I guess something is better than nothing. Link to comment
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