Sukistokes2
Well-Known Member
I rode in a point two and how baggy it was, drove me nuts! Much prefer the slim fit of the hit air, they also look so much smarter when hunting or showjumping. Out hunting someone fell off in a point 2 and an ambulance was called as the jacket itself hurt the lady by crushing her, she couldn't get up for a while, the inflation inwards completely winded her and hurt her ribs without a body protector underneath ( not sure exactly how) but that really put me off them. We did a lot of research and tried them on a few times. We were buying two, so had to be sure! And the hit air won by far.
Badly fitted.
Its made clear you need 4" for it to expand inwards. It only does so to stop the canister hurting your ribs. Correctly fitted it simply does not crush you or wind you in anyway, In fact the only reason I knew mine had worked was because I could hear it venting. For any safety item to work as it should, it needs to be fitted correctly. I am pretty sure all the jackets have been well thought through and well tested and meet all the appropriate standards. Which one to buy is a matter of personal choice and what fits.
I wear my point two for dressage and it looks fine. They come in all designs now, not just the standard one.
I would head to a shop that sold a few sorts and try them on and see what suits.