The Inflatable Vest

An overview

Parts you get and may want to

Terminology

Most Common Inflatable Vest

Most Common Inflatable Vest

The Hit-Air SV2 The Hit-Air LV

Most Common Inflatable Vest

The Hit-Air SV2

• The SV2 is the small size category of the adult size harness style inflatable vest.

The Hit-Air LV

• The LV is the large size category of the adult size harness style inflatable vest.

These come with a new vest:

These come with a new vest: • The lanyard (the coiled wire)

The lanyard connects from the key box on the vest that holds the CO2 cartridge to an area on the saddle or portion of the area that a fall can occur from like a carriage.

These come with a new vest: • The lanyard (the coiled wire)

• One CO2 cartridge

The lanyard connects from the key box on the vest that holds the CO2 cartridge to an area on the saddle or portion of the area that a fall can occur from like a carriage.

A cartridge the correct size for the vest comes in the key box of a new vest. It must be replaced if the vest is activated.

This is 48cc for the SV2 or LV.

These come with a new vest: • The lanyard (the coiled wire)

• One CO2 cartridge

• Key Ball Set

The lanyard connects from the key box on the vest that holds the CO2 cartridge to an area on the saddle or portion of the area that a fall can occur from like a carriage.

A cartridge the correct size for the vest comes in the key box of a new vest. It must be replaced if the vest is activated.

This is 48cc for the SV2 or LV.

Attaches from the lanyard with a side release buckle to the vest at the key box .

These come with a new vest: • The lanyard (the coiled wire)

• One CO2 cartridge

• Key Ball Set

• Tool and Bolt

The lanyard connects from the key box on the vest that holds the CO2 cartridge to an area on the saddle or portion of the area that a fall can occur from like a carriage.

A cartridge the correct size for the vest comes in the key box of a new vest. It must be replaced if the vest is activated.

This is 48cc for the SV2 or LV.

An Allen wrench and set screw are tucked away with the User’s Guide and are used to replace spent cartridges.

Attaches from the lanyard with a side release buckle to the vest at the key box .

Additional Part You May Want

The Saddle Strap is also known as a Saddle Holder, Bucking Strap, Grab Strap and Pommel Strap. It connects to the stirrup bar on each side of an English saddle. The lanyard then attaches to it. Some like to also run it through the D-rings.

If you have more than one saddle you can get pieces to set up each saddle.

If you have more than one saddle you can get pieces to set up each saddle.

• An additional saddle strap can be purchased to leave on each saddle you ride in with your vest on.

If you have more than one saddle you can get pieces to set up each saddle.

• An additional saddle strap can be purchased to leave on each saddle you ride in with your vest on.

• An additional lanyard can be purchased to leave connected to the saddle strap on each saddle. This allows for a quick connection of the vest once mounted with the side release buckle.

Addition Products You Will Need

CO2 Cartridges

Addition Products You Will Need

CO2 Cartridges

Keep plenty of these in stock for the vest you use. Used cartridges need to be replaced.

Addition Products You Will Need

CO2 Cartridges

Keep plenty of these in stock for the vest you use. Used cartridges need to be replaced.

30cc for the Kids enclosed model 48cc for the SV2 and LV

50cc for the small / medium size category Advantage 50cc for the Youth open model

60cc for the large size category Advantage 60cc for the MLV or Pro Vest

Check inflatable vest parts; if they become worn or lost replace them.

Check inflatable vest parts; if they become worn or lost replace them.

• Saddle Strap: the part the lanyard attaches to on an English saddle

Check inflatable vest parts; if they become worn or lost replace them.

• Saddle Strap: the part the lanyard attaches to on an English saddle

• Lanyard: the coiled wire with loop, setter and buckle end that attaches to the key ball

Check inflatable vest parts; if they become worn or lost replace them.

• Saddle Strap: the part the lanyard attaches to on an English saddle

• Lanyard: the coiled wire with loop, setter and buckle end that attaches to the key ball

• Key Ball Set: this is a Y-type for an SV2 and LV, it connects to the key box and allows compressed air flow when the key ball is pulled hard enough by the lanyard so it is pulled out of the key box

Check inflatable vest parts; if they become worn or lost replace them.

• Saddle Strap: the part the lanyard attaches to on an English saddle

• Lanyard: the coiled wire with loop, setter and buckle end that attaches to the key ball

• Key Ball Set: this is a Y-type for an SV2 and LV, it connects to the key box and allows compressed air flow when the key ball is pulled hard enough by the lanyard so it is pulled out of the key box

• Replacement Tool and Bolt: this kit comes with the necessary Allen (hexagon) wrench and set screw (bolt) used to replace spent cartridges