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Motorcycle Airbags Exist – But No One Uses Them?

FortNine · explainer · Watch on YouTube

Cars, EVs & motorcyclesConsumer devices & gadgets

What it is

FortNine surveys motorcycle airbag technology and explains why airbags have not reached mainstream adoption. It breaks down gear such as the Helite Turtle, Dainese D-Air and Alpinestars Tech-Air.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Recommended in threads about airbag vests as a solid overview when shopping for a motorcycle airbag.

  • 3 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2021, last 2021

What HN commenters said

  1. “Fortnine did a great video surverying motorcycle airbag tech”

    Survey of motorcycle airbag tech, including the Helite Turtle.

    dharmab, 2021-05 · Recommendation · in “Motorcycle airbag vest will stop working if you miss a payment”

  2. “If you're in the market for a Motorcycle Airbag, this is worth a watch.”

    Useful when shopping for a motorcycle airbag.

    jowsie, 2021-05 · Recommendation · in “Motorcycle airbag vest will stop working if you miss a payment”

  3. “This is a great video about the Helite Turtle”

    Explains the Helite Turtle and motorcycle airbags in general.

    kristofferR, 2021-09 · Recommendation · in “How to Ride a Motorcycle – 1942 British Military Training Film [video]”

Excerpts from Hacker News comments, linked to the originals. Summaries and labels were written by a language model from those comments.

Topics: motorcycle airbags, helite turtle, riding gear, tech-air, safety

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