Helite MotoReviews of helitemoto.com

I have both the adventure jacket for colder weather and the vest that I partner with my summer jacket. I NEVER RIDE WITHOUT it. My friend went down on his bike after I badgered him to get a Helite. He had soft tissue damage yet way less than if he had a regular riding jacket. These work. Period. There is no reason except cheapness for not protecting your most valuable asset, your spine and neck. You can live without a limb but its gonna be a life of suckage to live paralyzed. The quality of the jacket is great. I did have to resew the inside of a pocket (I think my pen ripped it, but otherwise its been very durable, warm and water proof. The vest is awesome in the summer with lighter weight jackets.

Great products, but too heavy. Spidi is making a better more comfortable vest.

Great product that is simple to use and of very high quality. I have used a Helite vest for over 4 years and no problems. Fortunately I haven't had to test its life saving capabilities.

The leather jacket is quite heave but that's what it is expected. Air flow is excellent for summer ride. The only complain I have is that the leather around zipper head area curl up after a few weeks. Looked ugly. I hope it doesn't affect the function of the air bag.

I own 2 jackets and a vest from Helite. Their products are high quality, innovative and comfortable to wear. For me, a Helite air bag jacket is to a motorcyclist, what a bullet proof vest is to a cop or soldier. I don't ride without it.

I bought the vest so I could wear with various jackets. Good quality. I've been in an accident since but stayed on the bike so the vest didn't inflate. The weight of the vest feels natural after wearing a while. I see it as the equivalent of a seat belt in a car. A small price to pay to protect your back and neck against the unpredictability of the traffic/roads. Jim B

I've been using the turtle airbag vest (motorcycle) for 2+ years. I tried it once with friends, and it was great. Then I dropped my motorcycle on my garage ramp. It activated perfectly. (cost me another CO2 cartridge only). I have the high-vis one, and as I ride ant night I like the huge reflective bands. Another rider in the same garage at work apparently had an accident that totaled his bike, but his helite jacket activated and he had no real injuries. so quite nice.

Hi-Viz Horrible Appearance. The hi- viz color is just horribly dirty. Additionally, nothing I’ve tried- that Helite recommended- helps whatsoever. The scuff marks from the seat, backrest, handling with gloves (?) seem to be permanently imbedded on the vest, both on the rear and front of the vest. Nothing seems to remove the dirt and scuff marks. A 2 year old vest looks like it’s 10 years old with no way to clean it to improve its looks. It’s an eyesore already!