Point Two Air Jackets

[Sue456]

I am preparing a presentation and demo of the Point Two jackets and I would really like to hear comments, both good and bad about them. I work at a large tack store in the US and my gut feeling that anything that will help reduce the level of injury in falls is a good thing, fully appreciating that riding and jumping horses is a dangerous sport.
I'd also like some input on adapting them for the whip in carriage driving - thought: weld a ring on the front of the box to which to attach the lanyard. They would not do for multiple backsteppers, though they might work for one 'gator for a single or a pair.

 

[NeilM]

Do a search of the forum under Point 2, there have been a lot of long threads on the subject. Also ask this question in the Competition section.

You might want to stand well back though, as opinions are strongly divided.

 

[Oldred]

I have one and put it to use being bucked off. It was excellent and like landing on an air bed. Would recommend.

 

[Shay]

These are really very very good. Expensive but they do make a difference in a fall. (As long as youdon't wear them under your jacket as some advertising photos had them!) My only constructive comment would be - when are they going to make children's sizes?!

 

[Aoibhin]

our neighbours wear them to drive in & all of them wear them (driver & both backsteps) they have theirs attached to the drivers seat frame by large carrabeinas that allow for movement & it seems to work well.
was quite odd to watch the first time one set them off (think she forgot she was connected & just hopped off the back)