Crash testing airbags is a hard job

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But someone’s got to do it. This video from Bering is the latest salvo in the ever-escalating motorcycle airbag war. The best part is that the stuntman in this video didn’t sacrifice himself for scientific testing, just a press demo. Ouch.

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  • Kevin

    Didn’t slow a beat right up to the fender. Impressive.

  • Beale

    “paycheck, paycheck, paycheck, paycheck, paycheck, paycheck, paycheck, PAYCHEEEEEEEEECK!!!!!!”

    • NickK

      Ha! Exactly.

  • http://hellforleathermagazine.com Wes Siler

    The best part is that he lands on his hips, not the airbag.

    • Pete

      I would pay to see the science types come over after the fact and tell him to do it again, and try to land on his neck this time.

  • slowestGSXRever

    … I kinda want that job.

  • Edward

    painful to watch. how does he not crack an ankle?

  • Steve

    Looks as if he stood on the pegs a bit at the last minute. Smart if you don’t want your pelvis broken open like a book.

  • Kevin

    Off topic: are HFL usernames not unique?

    • http://hellforleathermagazine.com Wes Siler

      They’re differentiated by email address in our back end, looks you you and the other Kevin share a name.

      • mcfaite

        So I guess we shouldn’t try to pull that ‘I am Spartacus’ bit with you guys, huh?

      • Michael

        Wes, you shouldn’t keep valuable info in your back end. I’ve always found pockets work better than being a mule. :)

  • http://www.davidfolch.com david folch

    I’m glad they used a scooter and a Peugeot !
    :-p

  • FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

    BARF!