Hybrid-Air kids airbag vest - Helite

Give your child a safer and more reassuring riding experience with the Hybrid-Air children's airbag vest by Hélite. Designed for young riders, this protective vest combines innovation, lightweight comfort and adaptability. It can be worn on its own to benefit from its airbag protection system, but pairing it with the Motion 3 children's body protector (sold separately) is particularly recommended for enhanced hybrid protection, combining mechanical impact absorption with inflatable protection.

Comprehensive safety, specially designed for young riders

Because learning to ride should never come at the expense of safety, the Hybrid-Air children's equestrian airbag vest has been designed to protect the essential areas of a young rider's torso. Thanks to its mechanical inflation system, it helps absorb impacts in the event of a fall while taking children's specific body shapes into account. Its main advantage lies in its versatility: it can be worn independently during everyday riding sessions or combined with the Motion 3 children's body protector for additional protection. This combination is particularly valuable for disciplines such as cross-country and eventing, where the risk of falling calls for appropriate protective equipment. The airbag and body protector serve two complementary purposes: the airbag deploys inflatable protection around sensitive areas, while the body protector provides additional mechanical impact protection. Young riders can therefore benefit from equipment that adapts to their discipline and protection needs without compromising freedom of movement.

• Back and spinal protection: The back area benefits from an air cushion designed to absorb impacts while preserving the flexibility needed for a child's natural movements.
• Chest and abdominal protection: The airbag inflates around the chest and abdomen to help absorb impact energy and reduce the potential consequences of a fall.
• Enhanced hybrid protection: Pairing the airbag with the Motion 3 children's body protector combines two complementary protection systems, although the body protector is not required for the airbag to function.

Ultra-fast response, compliant with the NF S72-800-2022 standard

The Hybrid-Air children's airbag vest features a fast mechanical activation system, allowing inflation in just 0.097 seconds. When a fall creates sufficient tension on the connection lanyard, the mechanism activates the airbag to help protect the young rider during impact.

This system was developed by Hélite in partnership with Racesafe, two specialists in equestrian protection. Their collaboration has resulted in a solution designed to meet the demands of riding, whether at equestrian centres or during competitions for young riders.

Compliance with the French NF S72-800-2022 standard reflects the safety requirements met by this equipment. This standard covers aspects such as protective performance and deployment characteristics for equestrian airbags.

Lightweight design and freedom of movement: everyday comfort

Hélite's design team has prioritised technical materials to give the Hybrid-Air children's vest an excellent balance between protection and lightweight comfort. This airbag vest remains discreet and comfortable to wear, even during long sessions on a pony or horse. Its wide armholes and ergonomic cut are designed to follow the young rider's natural movements while minimising discomfort and pressure points.

Freedom of movement is preserved, allowing children to train in the arena, jump obstacles or enjoy hacking with ease. The vest is worn over clothing, from summer T-shirts to winter coats, provided the manufacturer's fitting recommendations are followed.

Its simple, quick fastening system makes it easy for young riders to use under adult supervision. To ensure appropriate protection, it is essential to choose the correct size and regularly check the fit as the child grows.

Who is the Hybrid-Air children's airbag vest designed for?

The Hybrid-Air children's vest has been designed to accompany young riders as they progress, from their first pony riding lessons to more technical training sessions and competitions. Its versatile design makes it suitable for a variety of equestrian disciplines:

• Show jumping and hunter: Providing additional protection when jumping obstacles.
• Eventing: Allowing the airbag to be combined with appropriate body protection for the demands of cross-country, particularly when paired with the Motion 3 children's body protector.
• Leisure riding and hacking: Supporting young riders during their outings on horseback or ponies.
• Riding lessons at equestrian centres: Suitable for children learning to ride or developing their skills.

This vest is designed for parents and riding instructors looking to equip young riders with technical, comfortable protection suited to their activities. When a body protector is required by the regulations of a particular discipline, wearing the airbag alone does not replace it.

Hybrid design, practicality and easy maintenance

The Hybrid-Air children's vest stands out for its ability to be used in two different ways. Worn on its own, it provides inflatable airbag protection. When paired with the Motion 3 children's body protector by Racesafe (sold separately), it creates a hybrid system combining mechanical impact protection with an airbag. This second configuration is particularly recommended for enhancing the young rider's protection.

The vest comes with a cartridge, a reset key and the accessories needed for use. Once mounted on the horse, the young rider connects the lanyard to the airbag under adult supervision, enabling mechanical activation in the event of a fall.

Maintenance is straightforward: simply clean the vest with a damp sponge, without immersing it in water or using abrasive products, to help preserve the system's technical components.

Adaptable protection to support young riders as they progress

With the Hybrid-Air children's airbag vest by Hélite, give your child protection that adapts to their riding activities and development. Lightweight, ergonomic and easy to use, it accompanies everyday riding sessions while offering the option of enhanced protection when combined with the Motion 3 children's body protector.

A versatile, technical piece of protective equipment designed to help young riders progress with confidence and freedom of movement.

The Motion 3 children's body protector is sold separately. The Hybrid-Air children's airbag vest can be worn on its own or combined with this body protector for enhanced hybrid protection.