Inventor unveils airbag jeans to protect motorcyclists in crashes.

[Robert59]

A designer of safety equipment for motorcyclists unveiled his latest invention: jeans fitted with airbags to prevent leg injuries in crashes.

Moses Shahrivar, who has been designing motorcycle safety jeans since partnering with Harley-Davidson Sweden 16 years ago, said his latest invention uses similar technology to airbag-equipped vests that are currently on the market for protecting a rider's chest, back and neck in a crash.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/0...otect-motorcyclists-in-crashes/5431611348627/

 

[Aunt Marg]

Got to love people who are always thinking!

 

[jujube]

I already look like I'm wearing airbag jeans......ones that have already deployed......

 

[Chet]

It's a step in the right direction, but the entire torso and head are at risk.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

Considering how open and exposed one is on a bike, any kind of extra safety you can provide is great.

 

[win231]

It's a step in the right direction, but the entire torso and head are at risk.

Yeah. What good is protecting legs, when head & neck injuries can render the rider a quadriplegic - like a couple of friends of mine after their bike accidents?

 

[Judycat]

How about a whole body airbag that deploys in the shape of a ball, so when you hit the pavement, you bounce like a basketball instead of going splat. Bounce about five times and then the thing falls apart around you.

 

[Rosemarie]

I already look like I'm wearing airbag jeans......ones that have already deployed......

Over here that's called 'jodhpur thighs'