Is the HELITE TURTLE E-VEST any good?
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- čas přidán 18. 01. 2024
- You may have seen me in recent videos wearing a vest and wondered...what is it?
Well it is the Helite E-Turtle 2 Vest. This is an electronic airbag vest that does not need to be tethered to the bike.
Have a watch of the video and let me know what you think.
THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED OR SUPPORTED BY HELITE. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I appreciate your audio quality immensely. It's really pleasant to listen to a reviewer with a good voice and good information.
Thank you. There's nothing worse than poor audio. It's my biggest hate
I live here in the US, the San Francisco area. Have owned the tethered Turtle 2 for two years and also have the eTurtle. I write for Web Bike World and reviewed both for them, along with the Alpinestars TechAir 3 and 5, the HMOOV Helite, and the Mo'Cycle jeans. I'm currently testing the DAir, KLIM, REV'IT, and HELD. Will be doing a comparison piece on all of these. I've been fortunate to deploy all but the DAir myself using the individual company's triggers. Deployed my tethered Helite falling off of my bike.
I wear the KNOX jacket or the Alpinestars Halo Drystar on hot days. Both flow air very well wearing the Turtle vests. Replaced the Turtle back protectors with KNOX level 2 units. More airflow using that back protector and more pliable for storage in my top box. I ride a 2022 Ducati Multistrada V4S Sport.
Would it be detrimental for the functionality of the vest (a k.a. less safe) if you wear a rucksack on top? I like the helite h-moov, but the vest seems to have you better covered (specially around the hips)
I’ve been riding 30+ years and like you I don’t feel comfortable on a bike without my air vest. I haven’t had any offs yet but I feel just that little bit safer in the knowledge that I am giving myself the best chance to minimise injuries if the worst happens. 😊
Completely agree with you. I just don't feel safe without it now. I'll always ride with one
I have just brought the e-moov backpack. I wanted an air vest but want to use a backpack. So this seemed a great idea. Only been out once with it and removed the backpack section as didn't need it. Spent 5 hours riding and it was very comfortable. Didn't blow up so that's good 👍.
I too consider it essential and won't ride without it or any of my full gear.
Thanks for the run through of your experience.
That's great to hear you've got one as well and value wearing it. I'm glad you liked my video. Thanks for watching
I have the lanyard version. Wets out in heavy rain but comftable. gets hot on a really hot day but what price on a spine, internal organs and a neck. Like you I wear it at all times, bit of a pain in the bath though. lol.
Great review I’ve ordered one
Thank you. Hopefully you'll never need it but it's always nice knowing you're safer riding with it
Ditto, just ordered!
Interesting vid thanks for making this I ride with the Helite GP Air lanyard version when on track but wanted something for the road. I looked to the Turtle as i loved my GP Air but due to using RST jackets for the road all of them have a speed hump and the turtle does not work with a speed hump. So have bought myself an RST adventure jacket with an in motion electronic airbag in it for about £100 less then the turtle so worth a look.
Except for the membership fee, annual maintenance fee and God knows what else…:-)
@@viktorkatona7521 well so far a £10 per month subscription. If you have any other suggestions that support a jacket with a speed hump all ears.
Did you consider a vest that goes under a nice jacket? Thinking about the vanity piece. I definitely want a vest but can’t decide which one
I looked at a lot before settling on this one. I wasn't happy paying a subscription for ones that go under jackets. But now I have this one I ride with it all the time and don't worry about showing off my nice expensive jackets🤣
The electronnic is good if u get rear ended. Did you say that it will inflate if your going below 10mph? that cant be right
It will only inflate over 10mph. However, if you get the fork sensor then it'll inflate under 10mph and stationary
but if your slowing down and waiting in a long que will it randomly go off?
Audio only plays from the left when using earbuds BTW
That's very strange, is it only when I'm stood next to the bike talking rather than riding
Your fitting looks quite tight. I got it at an official dealer and they said you need to be able to put a whole fist between you chest and the vest.
I can still do that on mine. There's a good amount of distance allowing the jacket to move about 👍
@@RevZolution ah great, it looked tighter in the video 👍
What kind of jacket are you wearing?
It's a Rukka jacket
No audio for the first three minutes?
There's definitely audio from start to finish 👍
Great on a sit up and beg kinda bike, but uncomfortable on sporty bike. Imho
I'll be reviewing a few sports bikes soon when the weather improves. I'll be sure to comment on how it feels. Having sat on an R1 with it on, it didn't seem like I'd have any issues
@@RevZolution i found it very uncomfortable, in fact i no longer wear it on sports bike, although it's fine on an adventure type bike
@@RevZolution if memory serves me, i think the problem was when trying to look over my shoulder, restricted my movements
@geecee4746 yeah I can totally appreciate that looking over shoulders it might get in the way. I'll be interested now to see how it is when I ride one
Looking at getting a vest as well when to a chat from the company.
High visibility clothing has been proven to not make any difference while riding. Anyone interested get on a bike safe course. Plus I'm a Paramedic and people very regularly pull out in front of the Ambulance with all lights ans sirens so......we are programmed to focus on what can cause us damage on the roads. For a car it's vans, buses lorries ect
Cite your source for high visibility clothing not providing any improvement for rider safety.
If proven, it should be published research, not a website.
Motorcycle Conspicuity Issues and Intervention: A Systematic Review
doi: 10.18502/ijph.v50i1.5069
Motorcycle and motorcyclist’s appearances are highly associated with the risk of motorcycle crashes. The most important part of enhancing motorcycle conspicuity is to ensure motorcycle appearance is always in contrast with the road traffic environment.
Differences in motorcycle conspicuity-related factors and motorcycle crash severities in daylight and dark conditions
Mohammad Saad B Shaheed, Wei Zhang, Konstantina Gkritza, Zach Hans
Again, states that motorcycle safety can be enhanced through gear that improves visibility.
Don’t spread misinformation about motorcycle safety without doing your due diligence with research.
Your comment should be deleted.
I have been riding with a hi viz vest for years. Only once had a car swerved in my lane. Recently I did a short ride across the city without my hi viz vest. Two cars swerved in my lane during that ride. It does make a difference.
EDIT: adding to that, I always ride with my headlights on as well. To my idea, hi viz clothing is way more visible than your motorcycle lights.
To much talking
Erm......do you just want B Roll or something? Thanks for watching though🤗
“Too much Talking” Disagree, very informative, I picked up lot from your commentary, Thank you.
@markwood9755 thank you 😊
@@RevZolution 👍😀
@@RevZolutiongotta disagree with op. This is a well paced good review