This weekend we went to the Horse Trials at Blair Castle to watch the cross-country section. This must be is the most spectacular and dangerous
equestrian sport. Riders wear a protective jacket that inflates in the event of
a fall to minimise injuries. Maybe bikers will get this some day. Here is a
rider tackling the water complex.
Interesting idea with the jackets. There is a pack I believe that skiers can wear in high avalanche prone areas, that inflates and helps prevent the wearer from being buried. Somewhere I have a jacket that inflates when a cord is pulled, in case you fall overboard, and becomes a life vest. Modern technology...
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