Helium Vs Jetpilot vests

(mucktoerider) · (mucktoerider) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 11-21-2008, 3:41 PM

I would like opinions about what you think of these two in comparison. I have the full metal jacket from jetpilot for a few years now. Was thinking of upgrading to a new vest. I really dont care for the looks of the new full metal aka shaun murray vest this year from jetpliot. But I am digging the looks of the new Helium....Van Helium from the new CGA section on Helium's website. So any info..durability etc. etc would be appreciated. the jetpilot has held up real well. just looking for something new....

(dohboy) · (dohboy) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 11-21-2008, 4:38 PM

I have a SWAT CGA. Its held up well. I know there was a post once about the zippers opening on Helium vests on bad falls. Never happened to me. I would recommend a Helium vest.

(puckinshat) · (puckinshat) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 11-21-2008, 4:39 PM

My Helium comes off all the time when falling so I went back to my A-10 by jetpilot. I do like my Helium 17" handle tho.

(duffmangt) · (duffmangt) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 11-21-2008, 4:40 PM

I've heard pretty bad things about helium, enough to not even waste my money on them. I use a jetpilot core and love it, no complaints. I also have the Oneill outlaw...awesome vest as well

(lfrider92) · (lfrider92) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 11-21-2008, 5:20 PM

my sister wears the jet pilot full metal. this years version. and i dont like it. itsnot very comfortable to me. i have the oneil "law" vest. its supper comfortable

cougar4 11-22-2008, 7:55 AM

i got a helium division series last year and i love the fit and look of the vest but i did have issues with the zipper coming down. i got used to checking the zipper after every fall just to make sure it hadn't come undone. for the $ it works good.

(homedawg678) · (homedawg678) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 11-22-2008, 10:25 AM

A-10 Jetpilot is the best vest hands down.

(jealous_soul) · (jealous_soul) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 11-24-2008, 6:36 AM

I have the helium inmate CGA vest and I love it. it's very comfortable.

(cbk) · (cbk) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 11-24-2008, 9:33 AM

I have both at my shop and Helium has really made some nice changes over the last two years. They have gone through some issues with parent companies, but are now backed and owned by Coleman and are very stable. Try them both, I don't think you'll have an issue with either.

(wakebrdrnc) · (wakebrdrnc) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 11-24-2008, 10:05 AM

I have the Swat and have gotten used to checking the zipper after a bad fall. I have had it come over my head on two really nasty falls. All in all...I LOVE IT!

(jaybee) · (jaybee) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 11-24-2008, 12:04 PM

Helium Swat here and I love it. I have never had my zipper come undone on a hard fall either. I think as far as vest design, Helium got it on lock,

(andy_nintzel)

I have Helium vest and have been riding on them for 3 years now. Never had any issues with any of my Helium stuff great products great company!

(mucktoerider) · (mucktoerider) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 11-25-2008, 12:32 PM

thanks for all the info....funny thing is...I bought both. Killer sale at my local shop..buy one get 50% off the other.. No brainer!