Airbag pants to protect legs of two-wheeler riders

In the future, motorcycle, scooter and e-scooter riders will also be able to protect their legs and hips from injuries caused by accidents. CX Air Dynamics, manufacturer of protective clothing for two-wheelers, now sells pants equipped with an airbag. They are water-repellent and breathable, like normal pants of this type. But inside is a kind of balloon that is inflated by a compressed air cartridge in less than 200 milliseconds when the rider is thrown from his two-wheeler, for example after a collision.

Legs and hip at high risk

The innovation can prevent many injuries, the company says. After all, 63 percent of all injuries to two-wheelers affect the lower extremities. Unlike airbags in cars, which have to be replaced after an accident, the impact cushions in pants are ready for use again when fitted with a new cartridge.

The new pants are equipped with flexible, shock-absorbing protection made of Poron XRD on the knees and hips. This is a foam based on the plastic polyurethane. The airbag extends from the hips to the ankles. At knee level, it is interrupted so that the joint can move. The pants cost 600 francs in the manufacturer's online store.

Sweden with own development

The Swedish company Mo'Cycle wants to stand up to the French. Its airbag pants, which look like jeans, are to be launched on the market shortly. The inflatable protection mechanism here only extends to the knee. This is protected by a pad, as is the shin. However, the company is still looking for backers.

In a crowdfunding campaign, it wants to collect the funds needed to start production. The pants can already be ordered now at a starting price around 410 francs with a deposit of five dollars (4.65 francs). Vests with integrated airbags have been in use for motorcycle racers for many years. They are also offered for private users. With the pants, however, there were design problems that have only now been solved.

Source: Press text.com