Point Two Air Force Protective Vest

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Has anybody got any experience, good or bad of these ?

Point Two started off designing a jacket for motorcycle use then became heavily involved in the equestrian scene where many riders use their products.They have now focused back on two wheels with many speedway riders wearing a slimmer version of the above.

Anyway,having seen my mate suffer a low speed tumble recently and sustain 5 broken ribs,collar bone and thumb,a couple of us are going to nip along to see them later today.

They are prepared to give us a substantial discount.I may be able to negotiate a good price for future purchases if any tossers are interested ?

I've never used anything like this in over 30 years on two wheels but we wouldn't ride without a helmet,with many costing £500 or more so why not wear something that can prevent breaking ribs/collar bones etc ?

Any thoughts/interest ( at the right price ) ?
 
They look pretty good
would be interested to know how they stack up against the HIT

I have long been considering one of these type of things and would be interested to know what a "substantial discount" is as price has been a deciding factor for me
 
I was used as a "test dummy" for one of these at the Goodwood Festival of Speed a couple of years ago. Very impressed and would be interested if a group discount could be achieved.
 
Did they give you an indication of where the price might be
I might also have an interest
 
I've no experience of air bag vests or jackets. I do always wear a back protector, Knox stowaway, the last time I came of I was rolling/bouncing along the Tarmac thinking this is quite comfortable result was no injury just a worn rough glove and very small graze on my hand. My friend came of his bike directly in front of me, low siding as I did. He too had a Knox back protector. He ended up with broken ribs a broken leg and multiple minor injuries and bruising.

My point is that anything which can protect is better than nothing but it all depends on how you land and what you hit when you do.

I'd be interested to know how these are effected by multiple hits. I've seen the racers crash in similar types but most track run offs allow a rolling effect. Would these deflate quicker if the hit Tarmac then the kerb, lamppost and stone wall for example. The initial cushioning effect I would think would be greater than most back protectors but their protection level is constant if you understand my meaning.

I'll keep an eye on this for any updates. Hope your mate heals ok :thumb2
 
Point Two has been selling air jackets since 2008 when it first came across the technology being used in the motorcycling industry.
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That is 7 years.

Are they too expensive?

Why have motorcycle clothing manufacturers not built these things into jackets if they offer much better protection?
 
Anyone know where yer man got the convex rear view mirror stuck to the Pan's windshield? (Apologies for the hijack!)
 
I've spent a couple of hours with the guys at Point Two today.

We were so impressed that all four of us bought a vest .

Gary,the sales manager showed us around the workshop and then gave us a very good demo as to how everything worked before my mate became a guinea pig to try the vest that he had decided to purchase :

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qaauCZrHqzo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

It was definitely worth going along to be fitted correctly.Basically you need to be able to get a clenched fist easily between vest and chest,as when the bag inflates, it expands both in and outwards.
It certainly seems to be a very well made bit of kit and is designed to be used and re-used.
As an example of the quality,the back protector is supplied by Forcefield and is EN1621-2 Level 2.It consists of 4 bonded layers so it moulds easily to body shape.
To use the vest,you simply do up the three clips and then simply attach a lanyard to the bike frame and then clip the lanyard carabiner onto the loop on the jacket and off you go.The lanyard is elasticated and allows you to step off the bike still attached and the force required to discharge is greater than if you just walked away from the bike still attached.
There is enough adjustment to use the same size vest with different style jackets-I took along both my Dainese leather jacket and Rev It goretex jobby and the size vest I bought (XL) was fine with both by adjusting the velcro tabs.
Many track day riders and drivers use them and it's easy to replace the cylinder.But it's recommended to have the vest serviced after 6 discharges.


Lee,the owner of Point Two is trying to get motorcycle vests a wider audience-they have been inundated by the
equestrian market but now want to increase sales to those of us on two wheels.

They are revamping the website and admit it's currently a bit shite.

The interesting bit is that Lee is prepared to do UKGSER members a good deal IF we can get at least 10 orders.

The vests come in either black or hi viz and 4 sizes :




They normally retail at £ 450.

But I can hopefully sort a group buy that will bring the price down to less than £300 and that will include a spare cartridge which is normally £ 17. P and P will be £10 unless you can go for a fitting and then collect from the workshop in Sussex.

When most of us spend at least £300 on a helmet,surely having something like this jacket/vest should be more the norm than not ? My mate is sure that he wouldn't have broken 5 ribs and a collar bone if he had been wearing one last week !!!


I should be able to confirm the price in the next day or so but in the meantime could you post expressions of interest here.

Please ask any questions in this thread only.

I have a couple of photos of me wearing the black jacket I bought if that is any use too.

Ta
 
The link doesn't seem to work, please could you check and edit. I'd like to see the demo.
 
Arsey said:
It works fine for me.

Anybody else not able to see the vid ?
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For some reason I can't get the link working fella, does look a quality bit of kit, have looked at these for a while but haven't quite made mi mind up about them yet?


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Arsey said:
I've spent a couple of hours with the guys at Point Two today.

We were so impressed that all four of us bought a vest .

Gary,the sales manager showed us around the workshop and then gave us a very good demo as to how everything worked before my mate became a guinea pig to try the vest that he had decided to purchase :



It was definitely worth going along to be fitted correctly.Basically you need to be able to get a clenched fist easily between vest and chest,as when the bag inflates, it expands both in and outwards.
It certainly seems to be a very well made bit of kit and is designed to be used and re-used.
As an example of the quality,the back protector is supplied by Forcefield and is EN1621-2 Level 2.It consists of 4 bonded layers so it moulds easily to body shape.
To use the vest,you simply do up the three clips and then simply attach a lanyard to the bike frame and then clip the lanyard carabiner onto the loop on the jacket and off you go.The lanyard is elasticated and allows you to step off the bike still attached and the force required to discharge is greater than if you just walked away from the bike still attached.
There is enough adjustment to use the same size vest with different style jackets-I took along both my Dainese leather jacket and Rev It goretex jobby and the size vest I bought (XL) was fine with both by adjusting the velcro tabs.
Many track day riders and drivers use them and it's easy to replace the cylinder.But it's recommended to have the vest serviced after 6 discharges.


Lee,the owner of Point Two is trying to get motorcycle vests a wider audience-they have been inundated by the
equestrian market but now want to increase sales to those of us on two wheels.

They are revamping the website and admit it's currently a bit shite.

The interesting bit is that Lee is prepared to do UKGSER members a good deal IF we can get at least 10 orders.

The vests come in either black or hi viz and 4 sizes :




They normally retail at £ 450.

But I can hopefully sort a group buy that will bring the price down to less than £300 and that will include a spare cartridge which is normally £ 17. P and P will be £10 unless you can go for a fitting and then collect from the workshop in Sussex.

When most of us spend at least £300 on a helmet,surely having something like this jacket/vest should be more the norm than not ? My mate is sure that he wouldn't have broken 5 ribs and a collar bone if he had been wearing one last week !!!


I should be able to confirm the price in the next day or so but in the meantime could you post expressions of interest here.

Please ask any questions in this thread only.

I have a couple of photos of me wearing the black jacket I bought if that is any use too.

Ta
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I can see that one, thanks.

I saw one at the bike show ( by the bmw stand) a brand manufactured in France - planned to get one next week when there ( because of weak euro) but would prefer to buy British.

I'll append name to the other thread thanks for the video
Arsey said:
Weird !!!


Try this
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Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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