Hit Air Original Lightweight SV3

Name: Hit Air Original Lightweight SV3
Brand: Hit-Air
SKU: LRE-SV3
Price: 595 USD
Availability: InStock

Hit-Air All New Original Lightweight SV3

As low as: $595.00

SKU: LRE-SV3

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Product Details

Hit-Air’s All New Original Lightweight is a “harness type” design airbag deployment, giving faster response time. Lightweight and comfortable, it’s easy to forget you’re wearing it. It is also quieter than previous models, keeping your horse happier too. The All New Original Lightweight (SV3) is the new upgraded Original Super Lightweight Air Vest with YKK Vislon zipper for easy opening and closing of the keybox cover. With the XS-S weighing less than 2 pounds, Hit-Air is the lightest harness air vest on the market. Featuring the Hit-Air Coccyx protection air bag that opens and drops down upon activation. Internal padding has been included behind the keybox.

New vests come with (1) CO2 Cartridge, Tool Kit and Directions, (1) All-In-One , (1) Hit-Air Hanger for proper storage of your vest.

CO2 Cartridge: 48cc for all sizes

NOTICE: This vest is not ASTM approved. It must be worn over an ASTM approved body protector in competition where an ASTM approved body protector is required.

** Buckle Extender can be added for use over winter clothing and to give up to 4 additional inches for fit.**

Height is approximate, based on standard back length.

All Bungee Lanyard vests must attach to a Saddle Strap.

About Hit Air Vests:

Hit Air Vests have been developed and tested over 10 years. Hit Air has been the recipient of many awards including a Gold Medal at the World Exhibition of Inventions in Belgium in the Safety Protection Life Saving Division and Silver Medal Overall. Hit Air vests are the most tested vests on the market. Tests have shown Hit Air vests reduce head acceleration by more than 50% and body acceleration by over 70%.

Please note: Because of the CO2 Cartridge included with the vest, it can only be shipped Fedex or UPS ground. This product cannot be expedited so please plan accordingly when ordering.

Specifications

SKU	LRE-SV3
MPN	SV3
Brand	Hit-Air

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Safety Standards

Safety Vest Certification Organizations

BETA

BETA maintains the EN equestrian standards

EN 13158 is a body protector standard with three primary components

Specifies the area of the body that must be covered
Tests impact performance both on flat ground and fence rails
Measures security of attachment to the wearer

Impact testing is conducted at ambient temperatures, and an optional 30°C impact test is also available.

Body protector manufacturers conforming to the BETA standards are required to annually re-test their approved products to ensure ongoing consistency in the quality of manufacture and of the shock-absorbing foams used in the construction of their garments.

SEI (ASTM)

SEI maintains ASTM standards

ASTM F1937 is a standard that specifies:

Requirements for the body protector assembly
The extent and form of the protective material used
The attachments
The dimension, sizing and body coverage provided

Testing procedures include a shock attenuation test, a penetration and deformation test, an impact sites test, a padding separation test, and a closure test.

These tests are done in four conditions: ambient temperature, low temperature, high temperature, and water immersion.

ASTM F2681 is a standard for body protectors that covers the minimum performance criteria and outlines test methods for body protectors that will be used specifically for horse racing.

Levels of Protection

In 1995, BETA Level 1, 2, and 3 safety standards were introduced, with 1 being the lowest and 3 being the highest level of protection offered.

There are three levels of protection to cater for different riding activities. The latest European safety standard is EN 13158 and BETA 2018.

No body protector can prevent serious injury in certain accidents, but you can improve your chances of staying safe by choosing the highest safety standard.

Level 1 (green label)

Body protectors certified to Level 1 provide a lower level of impact protection that is only considered appropriate for racing where weight is of over-riding importance and there are no requirements in place for a great level of protection.

Level 2 (orange label)

Body protectors certified to Level 2 provide a lower than normal level of protection that is only considered appropriate for use in low risk situations.

These DO NOT include riding on roads or other hard surfaces, riding over jumps, riding young or excitable horses or riding while inexperienced. This level is now used by many jockeys while racing.

Level 3 (blue label)

Body protectors certified to Level 3 provide a level of protection that is considered appropriate for normal horse riding, competitors and for working with horses.

Protectors to this level should prevent minor bruising that would have produced stiffness and pain, reduce soft tissue injuries and bruising, and prevent a limited number of rib fractures.

This level is required by many exercise riders for race horses.

Level 3 – Carriage driving (blue label)

Body protectors designed to meet the needs of horse drivers. Navigators are best wearing a standard level 3. It does not provide adequate coverage of the back for those riding horses or those working with them.