Helite/Animo Safety Vest Saddle Strap

The Helite Replacement Strap is an essential accessory for riders using a Helite or Animo airbag vest. Designed to ensure safe and reliable deployment, this specially designed strap securely attaches your airbag lanyard to your saddle’s stirrup bars. (The saddle strap should never be attached to the metal d-rings on your saddle as they may pull out in the case of a fall, in which case the air bag would not be triggered.)

Ideal for riders with multiple saddles, this strap allows for quick setup across different tack without needing to transfer hardware each time. Its Y-shaped design attaches to the stirrup bars beneath the saddle flaps, providing a strong, central anchor point for the carabiner connection.

Proper installation is critical: the strap should be adjusted so that the elastic portion of your airbag lanyard is slightly taut when you stand in the stirrups. This ensures the airbag triggers without delay in the event of a fall, while maintaining rider comfort and freedom of movement.

Key Features:

• Designed for safe and consistent airbag deployment
• Compatible with Helite and Animo airbag vests
• Y-shaped strap attaches securely to your saddle’s stirrup bars
• Allows quick connection across multiple saddles