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Title: Friend hit a deer at 70mph! Helite Turtle 2 Vest
Post by: bobrebos1 on July 02, 2025, 07:27:49 PM

I went to check on a motorcycle riding buddy down in Acworth Georgia today.  He hit a deer on an interstate doing 72mph on his motorcycle in early June!  He was wearing one of those exploding vests (like a car air bag kind of) and he survived because of it.  Serious leg injuries etc but everything from waist up is good.  Those vests are like $750 but you know, that is a pretty smart thing to do!  He’s very lucky!  The vest is a Helite Turtle Two vest.  I might be in the market for one of those!

Title: Re: Friend hit a deer at 70mph!
Post by: Mwether on July 02, 2025, 08:23:11 PM

Bob, I'm glad your buddy's doing okay, all things considered!

I'm a HUGE fan of the Turtle 2. Highly recommend it and hope never to need it!

Safety Third!  :thumb:

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Title: Re: Friend hit a deer at 70mph!
Post by: drdwb on July 02, 2025, 08:29:56 PM

I’ve had my HitAir coat for about 5 years bought 2 replacement cartridges, most thankful I am to never deployed it. I suppose I should test it sometime, but I’m confident it works. I watched a buddy test his standing off the bike pretty cool. Knocking on solid oak table now.

Title: Re: Friend hit a deer at 70mph! Helite Turtle 2 Vest
Post by: Vagrant on July 03, 2025, 08:10:01 AM

FWIW, Bob's talking about Tazio from WG. It destroyed his gorgeous Griso, but the vest did save him, as it has me.
All I can say is if you're smart enough to wear a good helmet, the vest is just as important!

Title: Re: Friend hit a deer at 70mph! Helite Turtle 2 Vest
Post by: PJPR01 on July 03, 2025, 09:03:20 AM

Quote from: Vagrant on July 03, 2025, 08:10:01 AM

FWIW, Bob's talking about Tazio from WG. It destroyed his gorgeous Griso, but the vest did save him, as it has me.
All I can say is if you're smart enough to wear a good helmet, the vest is just as important!

Damn...sorry to hear about this...hope he gets well soon!

Title: Re: Friend hit a deer at 70mph! Helite Turtle 2 Vest
Post by: Moparnut72 on July 03, 2025, 10:52:38 AM

I have a Helite also. My wife nagged me forever until I gave in. I don't know which model I have, it is the one with a tether. I attached to tether so it would be as short as possible so it will deploy before I go too far. I haven't "used" it yet and hope I never do. I got the bright yellow so Harley riders don't have to bother to wave. Of course the bright light up eagle also clues them in.  :evil:
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