I was riding home on one of my favorite roads about 30-35 mph when I hit a big rock, fought for control and lost. Over the high side I went. I felt the jacket inflate as the bike an I parted company. I landed on my back and left side then rolled into a heap. The bike went off the dirt road into the brush about 12 feet behind me, I jumped up to shut it off but it stopped on it's own. I took stock of my body and noticed I had a muscle pull in my right arm and left leg. I didn't get the air knocked out of me and most importatly my helmet hardly hit the ground. this air bag thing really works. I felt like I had just tripped and fell not like I just landed at 30 mph. I was so impressed that even though it was getting dark I took the 10 minutes to put in another CO2 cartarge just to get home. Just amazing!

I have the adventure jacket and have used it for about a year now. This summer has been brutal so I opted to also purchase a Helite Turtle vest that I can use with any type of ventilated jacket so I don't lose 10 pounds of water weight when riding. I have not yet receive the vest so this review is specific to the adventure jacket. Pocket count is great, zip in liner keeps you warm down to the mid 40's. Rain coverage is good and dry. Only issue is its not a summer jacket. Its okay up to 80 but after that it just is a sweat box (although I wear it anyway). I find I really rely on it and when I'm not clipped in, I immediately pull over and connect the tether. There is a small learning curve, but once you get used to the clipping in every time you get on the bike it becomes second nature. I really recommend this for anybody riding that cares about their personal safety. It is definitely costly, but, one broken rib or broken neck and it's way paid for itself don't you think?

I purchased the grey adventure jacket. It fits me great... the arms length is perfect. I am right between a large and XL. 6ft tall, 190lbs. I feel very safe and secure in the jacket.

I gave it 4 out of 5 for features because I would like it to have a two way zipper to give more room at the bottom of the jacket. Other than that it's 5. It has good air flow, but is too warm for a summer jacket.

I really want to call out the customer service. They were amazing. I had an issue with the jacket that I purchased from a local shop. I emailed HeliteMoto and they sent me a new jacket overnight and a label to return the existing jacket. I highly recommend the jacket and the company.

If protection is your top priority you cannot find anything better than this.

I have never fallen with this (Hope I never do) but I have tried the airbag and it is incredible.

You get protection on your chest, back, sides, and neck. You cannot move your head with this thing inflated that eliminates any neck injury risk.

But it does not have very good airflow for the summer so in summer I prefer a mesh riding jacket and put the helite vest on

My dearest friend loves her Harley and her rides when she can. She is an accomplished rider and instructor, but that alone will not keep her safe. I don't want to lose my best friend so my fiance and I chose to purchase this product for her added safety. She loves it!!!! Now I will feel much better knowing she will be wearing one of the top of the line safety products on the market for riders. Thank you!!!!

Let's face it- bad things can happen on the road and they can happen quick. I ditched my BMW comfort riding suit for this jacket and was glad I did. The suit was old and the armor doesn't have the same level of protection that it had when it was new.

Yes the jacket is a bit heavier and needs a little larger ventilation zips on the front and back. I also found the sleeves to be a bit on the short side.

Since purchasing I put around 2500-3000 miles on it and some of this was on the ORBDR. If you are going offroad I would suggest water that can be attached to the bike instead of wearing a camelback. When we hit the forest roads I didn't have it linked up in case of a slow get off. But when we got to the pavement I would link in.

The ventilation ports in the sleeves help a lot and are much larger. There are plenty of storage pockets- internal wallet, external cell, internal sunglasses, rear map, etc.. My only real complaint is that I felt like it was cut a bit too long. I intentionally leave the bottom undone as it would be annoying sitting on the bike. I paired it with a set of black Klim pants and it is a great combination.

I think this level of protection at this price point can't be beat. Check out the video of a guy hitting a deer at night with this manufacturer's product on and see what I mean. Probably going to buy the air or leather version sometime in the near future.