Not just another airbag

The MLV 2 airbag vest has been perfected for many years of development and improvement. Its design is designed to provide the best protection exactly where it is needed, so it has an extra enlarged collar for fixing the helmet when falling, enlarged side airbags, a large back airbag reinforced with a fixed spine protector and a completely unique folding airbag to protect the hips, coccyx and pelvis.

However, improved safety is not at the cost of comfort, on the contrary, the MLV 2 vest is designed not to restrict movement in any way, it is light, comfortable and, thanks to the size setting, it sits directly on the body.

Hit-Air vests are made directly in Japan from the best materials and with a typically Japanese emphasis on care and quality control.

With the MLV 2 vest, you can buy chest and side protectors, which will further increase the level of your protection in the event of a fall or contact with parts of the motorcycle such as the handlebars, tank, etc.

6 Frequently asked questions from our customers

1. Why does Hit-Air manufacture mechanical airbags, even if there already are electronic airbags?

Hit-Air airbags are designed primarily for operation where it is important that the airbag is always reliably activated, even if there is a situation that the electronics can not reliably evaluate. The mechanical system of the cable secured to the motorcycle is not only proven, but still has many advantages over electronics: it does not require charging, maintenance, unlike electronic vests it can be reactivated and reused at any time by simply replacing the CO2 cartridge and you will definitely not want any additional fees.

3. Do I accidentally fire the airbag if I forget to unclip the cable?

The drop-off mechanism is set to activate by the kinetic force that occurs during a fall and is activated by a sharp jerk not a pull. When you start to leave the motorcycle, the cable reminds itself by pulling on the vest without activating the airbag. Even the most forgetful of us have not yet been able to fire by mistake.
 

4. Will the airbag activate even if I fall at low speed?

Yes. Even when falling at a slow speed, the airbag will activate in the vast majority of cases. Thanks to your weight, the force to inflate the airbag of the vest is sufficient.This is one of the advantages over electronic systems, which often require a certain minimum speed, such as 30 km / h, to detect a collision and activate it. Many of you will confirm to us that it is possible to fall off a motorcycle and make unpleasant and painful bruises even at a lower speed, especially in city traffic.

7. What about certifications and use options?

Vests MLV2 are certified as EN 1621-4:2013 as airbag vest for morotcycle riding and are suitable for both road and offroad use. They're also designed to be used for horse riding, althrough the manufacturer recommends to use them in combination with body armor with EN 13158 certification. If you happen to ride both motorcycle and an actual horses you can easily use MLV2 vest for both, just remember to buy horseriding saddle lanyard as well, as it's notably different than the one for motorcycle use.