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).

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!

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!

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.

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)?