●As soon as the rider is thrown from the motorcycle or Horse, the airbag inflates and protects the rider's neck, back, chest, sides and hip. Inflation completes before the user hits the ground, between .5 and .25 seconds (depending on model)

●The Full Jacket Hit-Air SBS systems include shoulder, elbow and back padding (back padding can also be added to vests) and the airbag system with CO2 cartridge and tether.

Shock-buffering protection system are activated instantly when the distance from the rider to the motorcycle exceeds the “activation distance” (approx. 12 inches), or when the key ball is pulled out of the key box, releasing CO² gas into the neck, chest, body, back and hip airbags and inflating them in 0.5 (.25 in S-Type )to provide a dramatic cushioning from impact on rider's body. These hard airbags provide the controlled decelleration nessesary to prevent catastrophic injury when the human body impacts hard surfaces or objects at speed. The massive reduction in G-Force on internal organs and skeletal structure can make the difference in survivability and injury during landing.

●Even before the airbag is fully inflated (in 0.5 second), it is quite effective for shock buffering, the design provides for an even inflation that provides protection as soon as the rider is thrown or falls from their seated position.

After the airbag is inflated in full, it leaks compressed CO2 gas slowly through the gas release valve and the feeling of tightness around the user will subside gradually. The system does not cause injury during inflation but does conform to the body solidly to prevent slippage. The sound of inflation is muted by the internal nature of the system.