HELD – APS Technology – News 2018

HELD German company based in Burgberg, southern Germany. It was founded in 1946 and even today, after over 70 years, Held continues to be a leader in the production ofgloves” while over the years it has expanded its production to the entire motorcycle clothing sector, ranging from helmets, to stivali passing through jackets, pants, underwear, stivali, bags, motorcycle covers... and on the occasion of the International Cycle and Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan "EICMA 2017" presented the new line of 5 items of technical clothing for motorcyclists equipped with technology APS (Air Protect System).
The system APS (Air Protect System) by HELD , in the event of an accident, the pads integrated into the garment open within a tenth of a second, thus further increasing passive safety on the motorbike: In the event of an accident, it protects a large part of the back, neck, ribs, chest and coccyx, the rotating collarbone protector, offers stability between shoulder and helmet, in case of impact the spine is raised.

Operation and correct use explained briefly by the company itself "Once you have fastened the belt on your head under the saddle, get on the motorbike and fasten the belt. In the event of an accident the air cushions will open in 1 tenth of a second. However, once you get off the motorbike, detach the belt.” (which will not release automatically in any way after pulling at least 30 kg). Once taken? to recharge the APS system? It will not be necessary to send the item of clothing to assistance but simply purchase the gas canisters (on sale from the catalog as spare parts) and proceed with the refill independently and very simply.

Three protective jackets with similar technical characteristics but with different applications, a “classic” jacket and full suit.

CLIP-IN AIR VEST – AIR VEST II – AIR VEST Protective Jackets

– The protective jacket CLIP-IN AIR VEST is an absolute world first, an inflatable protective jacket that can be worn inside Held jackets (and other brands and then fixed thanks to Clip-In technology. In this way the APS technology, so important for the safety of every motorcyclist, is truly available to everyone and can be worn without absolutely changing your look. CLIP-IN AIR VEST  with Mesh and breathable lining it is available in Black color, with external pocket, Clip In by Held technology and a DIN certified Air Bag safety system. A pocket for chest protector (optional) is provided and is designed for any size from the classic S,M,L,XL to BL, B-XL, the price for the standard version 494,95 euro.

– The Inflatable protective jacket AIR VEST II (derived from the Air Vest already present in the 2016 catalogue) adds an important innovation as it is equipped with a removable part of the back so that it can be worn over any suit with a hump, integrating it and making it even safer. Made of polyester with highly breathable PU coating in Black or Fluo Yellow, they are equipped with a soft collar and removable back (for tracksuit or jacket with hump) which facilitate wearability, finally reflective inserts, optional back protector and Turtle Air Bag (DIN certified) complete the standard equipment. Available in sizes S,M,L,XL,BL,B-XL starting from 714,95 euro. 

-The Inflatable Protective Jacket AIR VEST (2016) will still be part of the range in the colors Black and Black/Fluo Yellow, in sizes S,M,L,XL,BL,B-XL starting from 599,95 euro.

CARESE APS jacket 

The jacket Touring, with integrated APS system, made of 500 D DU PONT® cordura equipped with a highly breathable lining with 3D Air-mesh on the back and Cool-MAX mesh and GORE-TEX® membrane with LTD technology (removable and can be used as a rain jacket to be worn over or under the jacket). The equipment of this touring jacket consists of external water-proof pockets, 3 internal pockets, 1 back pocket, an internal cell phone pocket, a document pocket, ventilation zips on the front and sleeves. Belt, zipper for connecting trousers, sleeve adjustment and integrated back protector. The package is completed by reflective inserts and the APS HELD system with AirBag pads and 4t Soft SAS TEC protectors on the back, shoulders and elbows. Available in Grey/Black in sizes XS,S,M,L,XL,XXL,3XL,4XL,5XL per price of 1299,00 euros.

FULL SPEED APS suit

The FULL SPEED APS full suit is the best track suit ever produced by HELD. In fact, it improves the characteristics of the Full Speed ​​suit already present in the catalog by integrating the APS system so as to make it a product that places it at the absolute pinnacle of safety. Made of kangaroo leather, highly resistant to abrasion by nature and characteristics as it is pore-free, it is equipped with perforated inserts for ventilation, SCHOELLER-KEPROTECH elastic inserts on the arms and torso, extendable fabric cuffs, back hump, wooden knee slider , knee area padding, SAS-TEC 3D protections on shoulders and elbows accompanied by the titanium shell, Safety Stitching and APS AirBag system. Can also be made to measure but already available in sizes 50,52,54,56,58 al price of 2699,00 euros.