Questions You Should Be Asking Your Fitter During a Fitting Consultation for an Air Vest or Body Protector

Questions You Should Be Asking Your Fitter During a Fitting Consultation for an Air Vest or Body Protector

Catherine Winter

It’s important that you actively participate in a fitting consultation for an equestrian air vest or body protector, so be prepared with these key questions.

Differences in Equestrian Air Vest Canisters

Differences in Equestrian Air Vest Canisters

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest

Air vest canisters - there are so many different options in terms of brands, models, and sizes of air vest on the market now. That means that correspondingly, there are a large number of options of gas canisters as well. 

How to Fly With Your Equestrian Air Vest - Are They Allowed on Planes?

How to Fly With Your Equestrian Air Vest - Are They Allowed on Planes?

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest

So many people have air vests these days, and that means that a lot more people are trying to travel with those vests as well. This brings up a question that we very frequently get, and that is, can you fly with your air vest? 

Questions Your Fitter Should be Asking you When Fitting An Air Vest or Body Protector

Questions Your Fitter Should be Asking you When Fitting An Air Vest or Body Protector

Catherine Winter

There are several questions your safety fitter should be asking you when fitting you for an air vest or a body protector.

Medical Issues to Consider When Deciding Upon an Air Vest

Medical Issues to Consider When Deciding Upon an Air Vest

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest

When considering if an air vest is right for you, there are many considerations and one of the important is medical conditions. There are three medical conditions that are top of that list that could impact your decision about potentially buying an air vest.

Why Do Air Vests Make a Loud Noise?

Why Do Air Vests Make a Loud Noise?

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest

A lot of people are really concerned about the noise that an air vest makes when it's going off. We thought it would be helpful to know what actually causes the noise when an air vest goes off.

What To Do With a Number String When Wearing An Air Vest?

What To Do With a Number String When Wearing An Air Vest?

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest

Your air vest was designed to inflate in a very specific way to protect key parts of your torso and especially for hunter jumper riders that are wearing their numbers on their backs, they're using a string to attach the number. 

Equestrian Air Vest Care and Replacement

Equestrian Air Vest Care and Replacement

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest

Maintaining and storing your equestrian air vest will prolong its life and help ensure its proper function.

How To Install Your Air Vest Saddle Strap

How To Install Your Air Vest Saddle Strap

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest

When you get a new air vest, one of the first things that you have to do is install your saddle strap and then the first time you ride, you need to clip on and make sure that your lanyard is properly adjusted. 

How to Properly Dismount, ESPECIALLY When Wearing an Equestrian Air Vest

How to Properly Dismount, ESPECIALLY When Wearing an Equestrian Air Vest

Catherine Winter
Dismounting the right way is a crucial foundational basic of riding, but it's especially important if you're wearing an equestrian air vest. Read why.
Fitting An Equestrian Air Vest for Children

Fitting An Equestrian Air Vest for Children

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest
With the adoption of air vests and body protectors gaining traction in the hunter, jumper, equitation, and dressage disciplines, we are also seeing a market increase in the demand for this equipment from parents for their children.
Should I Wear My Equestrian Air Vest Over or Under My Show Coat?

Should I Wear My Equestrian Air Vest Over or Under My Show Coat?

Catherine Winter
Air vest look and design has come a long way. These days, there are multiple options for sleek, low profile fits as well as air vest compatible clothing that you can wear over your equestrian air vest to make your vest nearly invisible. So, should you wear your air vest over or under your show coat?