The Wearable Airbag for Motorcyclists Just Got Even Safer

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By Damon Lavrinc, 09.23.1

Great news for cyclists @ The Wearable Airbag for Motorcyclists Just Got Even Safer | Autopia | Wired.com

 

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There are also equestrian airbags. For the riders, that is. You attach the lanyard to the saddle, and if you fall, it pops the cork and the airbags inflate instantly.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lbpw01d14E]Lucinda Fredericks and The Navigator fall at Bramham Horse Trials 2011 - YouTube[/ame]

And yes, there are times when people forget to unclip before dismounting, leading to great hilarity.