SaferMoto.com demos airbag motorcycle safety gear at Virginia City Grand Prix

SaferMoto.com CEO Alan Cunningham, shown in a SaferMoto lightweight airbag-equipped motorcycle safety vest, started the company after seeing the vests' effectiveness in protecting motorcycle racers from crashes.

As motorcycling popularity continues to grow, so do accidents involving motorcyclists. Protective gear has evolved with new technology, as well. SaferMoto.com, distributor of one of the most innovative safety products for riders, will be demonstrating its line of lightweight inflatable vests and jackets using protective airbag technology at the Virginia City Grand Prix, April 28-29 in Virginia City, NV. The annual motorcycle racing event is presented by the Virginia City Motorcycle Club. It attracts 3,000 spectators and close to 1,000 competitors from 13 western states racing in 23 different classes over the two-day event.

SaferMoto.com owner Alan Cunningham, a competitive motorcycle racer himself, said the Grand Prix is an ideal venue for showing the SaferMoto vests and jackets. “These products offer a level of protection that can’t be matched by conventional safety gear and armor,” said Cunningham. A cord connects the vest or jacket to the motorcycle, and inflation from a compact replaceable CO₂ cartridge is triggered instantly when the rider falls.

SaferMoto’s vests and jackets have received glowing testimonials from recreational and racing riders alike. After tumbling down a 100-foot embankment, Curtis Zeeb of Tracy, CA, said, “Besides the fact that I was OK from such a spill, I looked my helmet over and found no scratches at all. The vest had totally protected my head and kept it from hitting the ground. I believe the expanded front and back panels kept my head high enough and the protective part around the neck kept my head stable the entire time.”

Professional motorcycle racer Justin Mastalka of Fernley, NV, was quoted in a 2011 USA Today article as saying, “Not only did it deploy like it was supposed to, but my helmet never touched the asphalt.” He credits the SaferMoto.com airbag with preventing him from suffering his eleventh concussion. Bill Skadsen crashed while racing at Thunderhill Raceway, CA, and said, “I was able to push my bike to the pits and go to work Monday morning. This technology is the real deal.”

Airbag-equipped apparel now is used in more than 30 countries worldwide and has been standard equipment for law enforcement departments including the Tokyo Police. SaferMoto.com airbag-equipped jackets and vests for all ages are available online and at select west coast retailers including Big Valley Honda in Reno and Honda Suzuki of Salt Lake.

SaferMoto.com will hold demonstrations of its inflatable vests and jackets in action at the Virginia City Grand Prix exhibitor area at C and Union Streets. The event is free and open to the public. Details are available at www.vcgp.com. More information on SaferMoto is available at www.SaferMoto.com or by contacting 877-250-6686 or [email protected].