I've been to Helite (and witnessed their airbag crash tests!)

What is special about the best-selling airbags in the world? I went to Helite in Dijon to get curious during their crash tests and I interviewed the creator!

I've been to Dijon, in Francia, to the headquarters of Helite leading brand in the production of airbags for motorcyclists, for horse riding, for personal protection.

The reason for my visit was, as always, curiosity: what is special about these devices if they have been chosen by so many police forces around the world and have been sold to date in beyond 150.000 specimens?

A success, there is no doubt, especially if we consider that Helite is a small company after all, with about forty employees, and on our market it is a little known brand. Eppure…

So I sneaked in on their crash test day.

The founder, Gérard was the perfect host: in addition to opening the doors of every room of his company and showing me any workmanship (also the prototypes and the R area&D) without any mystery, answered all my questions very patiently and, as you can see in the video, a notable command of Italian.

Today Helite products are distributed in Italy by Airbag Professional – whom I thank for making this service possible – and can be ordered directly on the site www.airbagprofessional.com.

I am testing myself (ok, hopefully not with a crash test) almost all the items in the catalog and I will soon publish my considerations.

Certainly after seeing the Helite crash tests I will never leave the house without an airbag on.

You can read my full report on this experience in the December issue 2020 of In Moto, don't miss it.

HELITE was founded in 2002 da Gérard Thevenot, one of the French pioneers in the light aircraft sector. His thirst for invention and safety awareness prompted him to develop an airbag system in the light aircraft industry. He quickly understood the crucial needs for greater security in all types of applications. Helite's airbags are already in use in several high-risk activities such as motorcycling, cycling and horse riding as well as the safety of the elderly. Helite products have already been chosen by numerous police forces to protect their agents and more than 150.000 airbags were sold in addition 50 Paesi.

Airbag Professional® S.r.l. has been dealing with sales for years, repair and installation of safety systems for automobiles such as airbags, spare dashboards and seat belts, always offering products with an unbeatable quality / price ratio for all brands. The offer of Airbag Professional is not limited to the automotive sector; for years they have in fact been retailers of technical clothing with integrated airbags for motorcyclists and riding enthusiasts. Designer vests and jackets designed to guarantee the highest safety standards when riding a motorcycle or when riding. Technical expertise, experience and knowledge of foreign languages (English, French, Spanish, Arabic) make the Airbag Professional staff the ideal partner for specialized workshops, body shops and private individuals.

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