CE certification by Alienor vs EN 1621-4: decoding the language
You'll see two names on Helite's certification paperwork: CRITT Sport Loisirs and Alienor Certification. Here's what each one does, why Helite work...
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Practical guides to how Helite airbags work, choosing between mechanical and electronic, cartridges, fitting, care and warranty. Search by keyword, or pick a subject.
H-Moov: the backpack that's also an airbag
Most riders carry a backpack anyway. The H-Moov's idea is simple: build the airbag into the bag you were already going to wear, rather than asking ...
Flying with your Helite airbag vest
Taking your airbag vest with you when you fly is normally straightforward. There is one step you need to do in advance, and most people don't know ...
Mechanical airbag safety systems explained
The mechanical system is Helite's original airbag trigger technology, and it remains a popular option for riders who want a straightforward, batter...
How do Helite airbag products work?
Helite's airbag technology is built into several different products: vests worn over your existing jacket, a backpack format, full jackets with the...
Why choose a Helite airbag safety system?
If you are weighing up whether a motorcycle airbag is worth adding to your gear, it helps to understand who makes it and how the system has been de...
After sales service and warranty
Like any piece of safety gear, it helps to know what is covered if something goes wrong, and how to get the most out of your warranty. Your warrant...
How to insert a cartridge into your Helite vest
After a deployment, the best thing about a Helite airbag is how quickly you are back in action. There is no sending the vest away and no specialist...
Riding with your Helite airbag: what you should know
Once your Helite airbag is fitted and ready, using it day to day is straightforward, but a few practical points are worth knowing before you head o...
Caring for and maintaining your airbag vest
A Helite airbag vest does not have a fixed expiry date. How long it lasts comes down to how you use it and how you look after it. A little routine ...
How to wear your Helite airbag correctly
Getting the fit right matters. An airbag that is adjusted too loosely, or closed incorrectly, will not sit the way it is designed to. Here is how t...
What CE certification means for your airbag
When you buy protective gear, the certification behind it is easy to overlook. But it is the part that tells you the equipment has been independent...
How to reactivate your airbag after it deploys
Our guide on inserting a new cartridge covers the quick version of getting back on the road after a deployment. This guide goes a level deeper, int...
What difference does airbag volume make to protection?
When comparing motorcycle airbags, it is easy to focus on how fast they trigger and overlook volume, but the amount of gas an airbag holds plays a ...
Mechanical vs electronic: which Helite airbag system is right for you?
One of the first decisions you will make when choosing a Helite airbag is the triggering system: mechanical or electronic. Both protect the same vi...
Turtle Technology: what is it and how does it work?
Turtle Technology is the name Helite gives to a specific way of building extra back protection into an airbag vest. It appears in several models, i...
How to install the tether strap on your motorcycle
If you ride with a mechanical Helite airbag vest, the tether strap is the part that makes the whole system work. It is the physical link between yo...
Can a Helite airbag accidentally inflate?
It is a fair question, and Helite is upfront about the answer: no protective system can rule out every possibility of an unexpected deployment. Hel...
Electronic airbag safety systems explained
Helite's electronic system takes a different approach to the mechanical version. Instead of a physical tether to the bike, it uses onboard sensors ...
CO2 cartridges explained: the part that makes your airbag work
Your Helite airbag vest does one job in the moment that matters, and it does it because of a small metal cylinder you might never think about. The ...
The parts of a mechanical airbag vest, explained
A Helite mechanical airbag vest looks simple from the outside, and that is the point. There is no battery and no electronics. The whole system runs...
Reusing your Helite airbag after an accident
After a fall, most riders want to know one thing: can this airbag be used again? In most cases, yes. Helite airbags are built to be reset and reuse...
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