EQUITHEME Air 2 Airbag Vest for Kids Black

France leads the way as the first country to implement a standard for manufacturing equestrian airbag personal protective equipment (PPE), the NF S72-800-2022 standard.

Developed by FREEJUMP, the new EQUITHEME Air 2 Airbag Vest meets the stringent requirements of this standard, offering riders enhanced protection by regulating the protection area, inflation speed, and imposing much stricter impact tests.

Efficient and breathable, the EQUITHEME Air 2 Airbag Vest stands out with:

• An ultra-fast inflation speed: 115 ms to reach the required pressure for impact tests for a size M.
• An expanded coverage area (as per NF standard requirements) that even exceeds the NF standard by addressing longitudinal impacts on the back.
• Lower back protection managed by snap buttons, allowing to shorten the length of the airbag when riding and to deploy additional length in case of a fall.
• A weight of 900 g, including the cartridge, for a size M.
• Maximum ventilation thanks to its interior mesh fabric.

For added convenience, rearming the cartridge is made easier by:

• the orange clip that secures the ball
• the cap guide that prevents loss

To assist in cartridge replacement after a fall, a flash code on the cartridges provides a more detailed explanation of the rearming process.

The saddle attachment of the EQUITHEME Air 2 Airbag Vest is entirely made of textile to avoid metal clinking against metal.

This child version of the airbag protection vest can be worn by all riders weighing at least 25 kg, with no size limitations for the horse, regardless of the airbag size.

The new standard sets a minimum horse size based on the trigger speed: an airbag that triggers slowly can be used on a taller horse to allow time to inflate before hitting the ground! Airbags with FREEJUMP technology meet the tests regardless of the horse's height, so there are no restrictions for the consumer.

The EQUITHEME Air 2 Airbag Vest comes complete with a Y saddle attachment, an attachment cord, an Allen key, a cartridge, and instructions.

To ensure proper functioning, it should be used with Pénélope /EQUITHEME Air 2 cartridges:

• 50 CC, 38g of CO2: for EQUITHEME AIR 2 Children's airbag vests sizes S and L.

Cartridges of 60 CC, 46 g of CO2 are reserved for EQUITHEME AIR 2 Adult airbag vests sizes XXS, XS, S, and M.
Cartridges of 85 CC, 46 g of CO2 are reserved for EQUITHEME AIR 2 Adult airbag vests sizes L and XL.

Using cartridges from another brand or not suited to the vest size voids all warranties and liabilities of the manufacturer.

The user assumes all responsibility if using cartridges from another brand or not suited to the vest size.

For proper functioning, the rider's weight must be between 25 and 40 kg (25 to 88 lb).

Usage Precautions

To ensure optimal functionality, the vest must be the proper size: too large, it will be ineffective; too small, it may be dangerous upon deployment.

Regular visual inspections are necessary to check for any signs of wear or abrasion on the vest's textile.

It is advisable to store the vest on a hanger or flat, ideally in a protective cover. Do not fold the vest for storage or transport.