I crashed recently and broke 9 ribs. I crashed recently and broke 9 ribs, but didn't have a Helite on. I'm sure if I had a Helite on I wouldn't have broken any or fewer ribs. So now I don't ride without it. I don't even notice it when i'm riding. It's become part of the ritual of gearing up.

If you accept that you are not immune… If you accept that you are not immune from a serious motorcycle accident, and find a pattern of trustworthiness in Helite reviews, just imagine the regret of waking up in a hospital bed, with time, depending on injuries maybe a lifetime, to wish you'd spent the money on a Helite vest. Mine arrived the day before a 3-week, 5000 mile ride. I barely noticed it on top of my jacket, and would not consider riding without it. Next level safety; no looking back. If you can afford it, get it.

Great product that is simple to use and… Great product that is simple to use and of very high quality. I have used a Helite vest for over 4 years and no problems. Fortunately I haven't had to test its life saving capabilities.

Seems expensive but not really when compared to a broken back! I bought the vest so I could wear with various jackets. Good quality. I've been in an accident since but stayed on the bike so the vest didn't inflate. The weight of the vest feels natural after wearing a while. I see it as the equivalent of a seat belt in a car. A small price to pay to protect your back and neck against the unpredictability of the traffic/roads. Jim B

Only reason not to buy is you don't care about your spine / neck... I have both the adventure jacket for colder weather and the vest that I partner with my summer jacket. I NEVER RIDE WITHOUT it. My friend went down on his bike after I badgered him to get a Helite. He had soft tissue damage yet way less than if he had a regular riding jacket. These work. Period. There is no reason except cheapness for not protecting your most valuable asset, your spine and neck. You can live without a limb but its gonna be a life of suckage to live paralyzed. The quality of the jacket is great. I did have to resew the inside of a pocket (I think my pen ripped it, but otherwise its been very durable, warm and water proof. The vest is awesome in the summer with lighter weight jackets.