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I know riding in air vests has become a big thing but I'm curious on others opinions.
I recently got one for $50 from someone and found out it's a $700+ air vest. I had originally sold it but sent the girls money back because I was thinking maybe it is worth keeping. Especially as someone who rides a LOT of different horses and has had previous spinal/head injuries.
What do you guys think about them? Worth it? Or no? I also own a hard body protector but it's too bulky for the hunter/eq rings so I only wear it when doing XC or foxhunting (yes I literally do it all, including cutters/cowhorses lol). |
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YES YES YES YES These things have saved me from so many concussions its not even funny lol these things are so worth it! Alot of them can last for a VERY long time! |
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YES I personally don't have one, but when I can afford one I will totally be getting one! My friend had a pretty easy fall off her horse and was really sore. A few weeks later, she was out cross country and was launched off with the airvest, and despite it being a much bigger fall, was not that sore and was perfectly ok! |
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YES! Having worked with several brands now and seeing the after effects. In the UK you practically can't even go XC without one now. |
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For sure cross country IMO, and probably any kinda jumping you may do too over a certain height. I could see them having merit in rough terrain too, I've personally ever had one, but I bet it'd feel better wearing an air vest to land on a stump or rock out on the trail or something. Yeah I'd hang on to that thing if it's in good shape, why not. You're sure it's ok tho, if it's a $700 vest you got for $50 (unless it was like a friend discount or something)? |
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Big yes for me, they are great for preventing neck injuries if you fall off. I never run XC on my higher level mare without one, it's a great piece of safety gear :) |
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Coruscant Farm said:
For sure cross country IMO, and probably any kinda jumping you may do too over a certain height. I could see them having merit in rough terrain too, I've personally ever had one, but I bet it'd feel better wearing an air vest to land on a stump or rock out on the trail or something. Yeah I'd hang on to that thing if it's in good shape, why not. You're sure it's ok tho, if it's a $700 vest you got for $50 (unless it was like a friend discount or something)?
Yes! It's perfectly fine |
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YES I got into a big accident the beginning of the year and my air vest saved my life I never ride xc or even jump over 5m without one |
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