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3 Feb 2022
Customers praised the vest for being comfortable, well-built, and fitting well over various jackets. They appreciated its clever lanyard system and felt reassured by its protective features, even if a bit heavy initially. Feedback highlighted that the weight is negligible when riding. Some mentioned challenges with size and recommended proper sizing advice. A few noted the bulk and required some adjustment for convenience when off the bike. Overall, customers valued it as an important safety addition to their riding gear.
The vest is a great addition to my safety gear, feels comfortable on and is unobtrusive while riding. I also like that you can buy refills should the vest airbags deploy.
This got great reviews online and wanted a lanyard type airbag and as this has a seatbelt style design on the lanyard which works the front and rear bags. (Yes 2 in 1).
Pros looks very understated and hard to tell I you are wearing an airbag. Is comfortable and easily adjustable for with or without a heavy jacket.
Cons it’s weight but I did forget I was wearing this once on the bike and connecting the lanyard is fiddly.
But so far seems good and hopefully will never need it.
The MAB M1 is affordable for an airbag, comfortable and well built. The tether is very clever and I trust it to trigger even in a rear-end. Only downside is the canister and trigger mechanism can be felt on the back if you sit down on a chair with it on. So you have to take it off when you're off the bike and sitting down like at a cafe.
After watching the Bennett bike review of motorcycle airbags I decided to get this one, it doesn't look too imposing like some other airbag vests. It's heavy but when youre wearing it you dont notice the weight at all. Fits great over rev'it tornado 4 jacket. Im 6ft and 78kg, a Large is a great fit
I've used this for a year now found it very comfortable, and doesn't restrict movement like some others I tried on. 5*
Good fit, not to heavy easy to attach to bike. Only used in colder weather so far, might be hot in the summer. Hoping not to test the deployment, only reason I gave a 4 instead of a 5.
I tried on every vest they had. This was by far the most comfortable, top performing and also met my requirements. As usual the great value and sportsbikeshop service was a major factor too.
Fits well, I had to change my original jacket, as they were far to heavy, I now wear a heated jacket, a lighter water proof jacket, and the air vest. Which is comfortable
It took me a few months to decide what airbag to get. Really glad with my choice im a size 14 ladies and brought a medium size. Delivery was faster than expected and it fits like a glove. Hopefully I will never have to use it !
We bought these after reading all available reviews of the various airbags on the market. These seem to offer the best protection when deployed. This was the primary concern as opposed to whether the product was electronically or manually initiated. The materials feel very premium and it is comfortable to wear. We just completed a touring holiday and even after rain (it's best to wear this type of air bag over the top of any water proof gear) it always seemed to not retain water when putting it on the next day. Recommended.
It is great airbag no to heavy but nice and confotable t
Perfect fit over my normal jacket, very comfortable and does not feel heavy or get too hot.
This doesn’t necessarily look cool, but I wouldn’t go out without it. I have set it off twice now once in the house while messing around and the second time when I stalled the bike at a junction. although an airbag would’ve been unnecessary. it definitely protected me from any injury. Although the first time I set it off, I was messing around. You really have to try hard to set it off by accident. The vest is also very easy to repack and reset with the tool and cartridges. I don’t think I would ever ride without an air bag again.
Haven't had to use it but super easy to set up, it comes with a seat strap and a frame strap to attach the bag to (I used the frame one whoch attaches to any bolt under the seat). Otherwise there's nothing much else you need to do. The only downsides are that it's quite bulky and heavy, but that's three price of the extra protection this has over some others. My Astars Tech Air 3 is definitely lighter, but doesn't have the extend back and neck protection on the M1.
I had ordered a Helite turtle 2, try before you buy. I went by size chart and the vest was far too big. I am a 44in chest for my jackets. Great advice from Duncan in the Glasgow shop pointed me in the direction of this vest. It provides more coverage. Check out the review in Bennets for all the positives. I have worn the airbag once for a trip just short of 200miles. It feels heavy when you lift it but not when wearing it. I like the seat belt style attachment to the motorbike which is apparently difficult to set the vest off if you forget to disconnect it getting off your bike. You are not recommended to wear a passive back protector with it but the coverage provided by the vest makes this unnecessary. Only downside is that it covers the chest vents in my Revit Neptune 3 jacket but I have plenty of other vents. I would advise if buying an airbag vest that you go to a Sportsbike shop and take advice on the matter to ensure you get the correct size. I bought an XL and have the side zips open to fit comfortably over my Neptune jacket. I'm sure I can close the side zips when wearing slimmer jackets. The cost of the vest is also very reasonable compared to other vests. I am very happy with my purchase ( which I hope I never have to use in anger).
Recently purchased and so far happy with the product. I have no concerns with quality of materials and zips etc. I was between size M and L so went up a size but returned it to Sports bike shop as it was too big, the replacement size M fits perfectly over my Scott leather jacket and Halvarssons textile jacket. I usually wear size M. I have forgotten about the tether a few times and it hasn't fired the bag.... you'll not fire this off by mistake if you are getting off the bike in your usual way.
Hope this helps anyone thinking of making the purchase.
I like the lanyard trigger and crucially no update or subscription sometimes required for other electronically triggered vests.
It may seem heavy at first (2.1kg) but the weight disappears when riding.
Nicely made, feel light when on. Adjustable, fit easy over my winter and summer jacket. Rear cylinder is in way if used on bike with wide back rest. Front zip could be bigger. Still 5 stars product, will buy another for my wife..
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEST (cm) | 80-85 | 90-95 | 95-100 | 100-105 | 105-110 | 110-115 |
| LENGTH (cm) | 40-42 | 44-46 | 46-48 | 58-50 | 50-52 | 52-54 |


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