SKU: Advantage-H2
New Improved Hit Air Advantage H2 (2024 Model)

Description

Introducing the new and improved Hit-Air Advantage H2 Vest. CE and NF S72-800:2022 Certified, the first and only equestrian certification for air bag vests! See our frequently asked question (FAQ) for additional information. See terms and conditions at bottom.

• A “harness type” airbag design for close body fit and continuous airflow and adjustable waist belt to accommodate various sizes
• Utilizes tubing within shock-absorbing pads for superior impact protection
• Simple structure allows for smooth inflation and deployment of the airbag

Advantage H2 Shown Inflated

The Hit-Air H2 Vest, is certified to the Equestrian Standard NF S72-800:2022, the first and currently only standard, adopted in France, specifically for the manufacture of airbags for equestrian sports.The Hit-Air wearable air vest does not require an additional safety vest however with proper sizing, can accommodate mandates that might be required while participating is certain equestrian activities.

The H2 features the tailored style and fit of the Hit Air Advantage Vest with additional inner padding in the back, hips, neck and rib cage area.  It supports our new All-In-one Adjustable Bungee-English Saddle Strap combination.

The new Hit Air Advantage H2, like the Advantage, has airbags that deploy twice as fast (.09 sec) as the Hit-Air Original to enable the airbags to fully inflate before you hit the ground. Like all the Hit Air vests, our vests inflate outwards and not inward, so make sure that you dont wear restrictive clothing outside the airvest. The airbags are concealed and will automatically pop out of the Velco enclosures, thus minimizing the length of the vest while you are riding. The vest is more like a tubular harness, minimizing weight and allowing maximum airflow. Since a strong activation force is required, riders should weigh at least 100 pounds unless using a kids vest. This also means that you are less likely to inadvertantly activate the vest. The airbag is placed next to your body at the back of the key box to strengthen its shock buffering function. Additional padding has been added to the Advantage H2 on either side of the chest and spine airbags for added strength and protection. TheAdvantage H2 is CE NF S72-800:2022 certified. Optional back pads can also be added that just Velcro in place for easy removal, as well as side and chest protectors.

All vests include the proper sized CO2, all-in-one adjustable bungee lanyard/English saddle strap combo, tool kit for changing CO2 canister, and Custom Hit-Air Hanger for proper storage of your vest. Note that this all-in-one combo English saddle strap/bungee lanyard is only for English style saddles that can attach to the stirrup bars under the fenders. Non English style saddles will require you to order the optional lanyard type of your preference and possibly an optional saddle strap (e.g. Night Latch). We recommend for non English style saddles attaching your choice of lanyards to the pommel using either a Night Latch (see Accessories) or a strong nylon dog collar. We generally don't recommend attaching to a horn or D ring as the lanyard could be pulled off the horn or break the ring. Yes, you could secure the lanyard over the horn and back under the pommel, but this could cause the lanyard to be too short, resulting in an increased risk of premature deployment. We also recommend unbuckling all buckles before dismounting to avoid scratching your saddle or getting hung up on your saddle. Note: that our manufacturing representative recommends the short bungee for horses under 15 hands, but at least 13 hands, that vests be inspected/serviced annually and replaced after 5 years. Our importer will only service vests under 5 years of age.

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.

Hit-Air is manufactured by MUGEN DENKO, LTD, the international leader and original air vest manufacturer with more than two decades of experience in airbag technology.   The Hit-Air H2 Airbag Vest is a “harness type” airbag, which is worn close to the body with the design allowing airflow to offer cooling while riding.  It employs a high-speed key ball mechanism which activates the CO2 cartridge.  Its versatile design makes it perfect for riders of all equestrian disciplines, fitting beautifully over a show coat, while offering protection for all disciplines, including Eventing, Endurance, Carriage and Western.  This vest does not require an additional safety vest, unless riding in USEA Cross Country Schooling or Competitions.

The Hit-Air H2 Vest is available in sizes from 25.5” Chest 21.6” waist to 51” Chest and 44.5” waist.  Refer to our size chart for your proper size. Note that this new H2 model does not come in XL (formerly designated 3X to 5X). We do have an XL in the original Advantage model and we may still be able to special order this model and size.

All vests come with the proper sized CO2, All-In-One Adjustable Bungee Lanyard/Saddle Strap Combo, Tool Kit for changing CO2 canister, and Custom Hit-Air Hanger for proper storage of your vest.

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.

Canister: S-M – 50cc, ML-L – 60cc

If your horse is under 13.2 hh, please contact us prior to ordering

All Bungee Lanyard vests must attach to a Saddle Strap

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 

PRODUCT PURCHASE RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WARNING:

      I am aware that operating, riding or being a passenger on a motorcycle, ATV or other power sports vehicles involve certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards which can result in serious personal injury or death.

      I am aware that "equine activity" e.g. horseback riding and other equestrian sports events, including professional racing, dressage, show jumping, eventing, polo, vaulting, endurance, harness racing, and others have certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards which can result in serious personal injury or even death.

     "Inherent risks of equine activities" means those dangers or conditions which are an integral part of equine activities, including, but not limited to:

(1) The propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them;

(2) The unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement, and unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals;

(3) Certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions;

(4) Collisions with other equines or objects; and

(5) The potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the animal or not acting within the participant's ability.

     "Participant" means any person, whether amateur or professional, who engages in an equine activity, whether or not a fee is paid to participate in the equine activity.

      I am also aware that the Hit-air airbag line of safety apparel sold, marketed and or distributed by Riding Safe, LLC, cannot guarantee protection against injury or guarantee increased safety in all situations. I hereby freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risk of injury while using any Hit-air airbag safety apparel

      As of 2001 there are 45 states with Equine Activity statues that provide that a person may not bring a lawsuit if the activity resulted from an inherent risk of equine activities, with the exception of providing defective tack or failing to match horse with rider. New York has proposed equine activity statue not yet enacted.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT:

      In consideration of the sale to me of the listed apparel and/or equipment on my order/orders,

I hereby agree as follows:

1. TO ACCEPT FOR USE AS IS, the equipment described in this agreement from my order/orders from Riding Safe, LLC.

2. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may have in the future against Riding Safe, LLC.

3. TO RELEASE Riding Safe, LLC from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer, as a result of my use of the equipment described in this Agreement, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Riding Safe, LLC in the design, manufacture, selection, installation, maintenance or adjustment of the equipment;

ARBITRATION: In further consideration of the sale to me of the listed equipment on my order/orders, I hereby agree to submit to binding arbitration any and all claims which I may have against Riding Safe, LLC arising from any use of the listed apparel and/or equipment on my order/orders. The arbitration shall be pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The submission to the American Arbitration Association shall be unlimited and the arbitration award may be enforced by any Court of competent jurisdiction. Arbitration shall be commenced from the date upon which any alleged claim first arose. Further, the arbitration shall be held in State of Indiana unless otherwise mutually agreed to by all the parties.

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I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT I AM ACCEPTING ITS TERMS BY CONTINUING WITH THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS FROM THIS WEBSITE OR IN PERSON.