The Essential Guide to Maintaining Your MTB Airbags

Any game can become safer and more intuitive with utmost safety measures. The same rule applies to mountain biking. All beginners and pro bikers can have next level experience with the installation of MTB airbags. MTB airbags are revolutionary safety devices to ensure the complete safety of mountain biking enthusiasts, trying new and generative tricks to bring more diversity into their mountain biking experience. 

Airbags are not legally required or necessarily need to be installed, but they are found to be crucial for bikers to have a safe experience. This article will be all about exploring MTB airbags, and for the best designs, we will also discuss the amazing offerings by Joy Inflatable!

What are MTB Airbags? 

MTB Airbags, also known as mountain bike airbags, are modern safety devices to securely elevate the experience of mountain bikers. The MTB inflatable air bag provides a protective pad to MTB and BMX riders, so they have a safe landing surface. They serve equally to both professional and new riders. MTB airbags are perfect safety measures for any biker who feels comfortable training their skills and pushing their limits without worrying about any safety risks.

Application of MTB Airbags

MTB Airbags are normally huge in size such as 8m x 8m(26ft x 26ft). They are also fully customizable products, with customization options like color, logo printing, etc. Replaceable top sheets and side sheets also help entrepreneurs perform marketing and brand promotion to the hilt.

MTB airbags are widely used for:

● Protective land for skiing

● Snowboarding

● MTB (Mountain bike)

● BMX (Bicycle motocross)

● FMX ( Freestyle motocross) etc.

● Besides protective land, MTB airbags are also good to be used for advertising purposes.

Types of MTB Airbags

Inflatable landing ramps and inflatable flat airbags are mainly two types of MTB airbags.

♦ Inflatable Landing Ramp

This is a widely used type among the riders. It works best for both beginners and pro riders. Sizes vary for beginners. For instance, at Joy Inflatable, we make the standard size 7 meter long (L 23.0 feet); 4 meter width(W 13.1 feet) and 1.8 meter high (H 5.9 feet) with a gradient of about 23 degrees. All MTB airbags have air vents and net holes located on the sides of the airbag to make necessary adjustments according to the softness or hardness you like to achieve. This is an ideal setup that any rider will need. Most MTB airbag designs are extremely easy to set up, regardless of the place you're going to use them. So this is a perfect product for a show team looking for a fast set up that also takes less space.

♦ Inflatable Flat Airbag

This airbag type is for anyone who is tired of regular tricks, and looking forward to trying new high level moves. You need to push limits regularly and safely to take your skills to the next level. This design is specifically for the perfect box jump landing that you might want to try at the local skatepark and is suitable for Intermediate riders.

This MTB airbag type comes in different sizes. However, its standard size is 6 meters by 6 meters and its height is about 2 meters ( in feet is (L20 x W20 x H6 feet). It doesn't stop here because it can also be customized. Advanced or pro riders can make necessary adjustments to make the perfect take off that suits your needs. The flat MTB AirBag is the perfect solution for anyone looking to try new tricks while ensuring maximum safety.

How do MTB Airbags Work?

Many athletes are using MTB airbags these days to learn tricks and protect riders from injury. The MTB Airbag is more prominent in design and structure which makes it different from others. An inflatable stunt airbag is normally a cushion made from a combination of the upper chamber and bottom chamber.

● With the MTB airbags, as the player falls down on the airbag, its impact is absorbed through air release. As the player hits the airbag, internal air releases through several air valves around the upper chamber. The bottom chamber also helps to absorb impact simultaneously. When air is released the air blower starts working, and supplementing the lost air.

● With a well-designed air-balancing system, the internal air pressure of the airbag keeps adjusting itself all the time to ensure safe and comfortable air pressure. The bottom chamber has another important role to play in the process. Bottom chamber can protect players under severe circumstances when the upper chamber encounters any faults. To some degree, you can say that the bottom chamber is a backup safety guard.

Reinforced PVC or PVDFr materials are often used in the construction of inflatable airbags. This material is light and strong. Since airbags are mostly used outdoors, it is a must for airbags to be waterproof and tearproof. The light material makes inflatable airbags easy to set up, take down, pack up, and transport.

How to Maintain MTB Airbags? 

Inflatable stunt airbags are common for sports. Their good performance ensures players' have a safe experience. However, you also need to protect inflatable airbags from getting damaged due to misuse or accidents. Manufacturers provide instructions regarding this to correctly repair and maintain them.

As for maintenance, types, daily maintenance and troubleshooting are typical types. Follow these tips to perform maintenance correctly and accordingly.

● For daily maintenance, make sure airbags aren't overloaded or scratched. Although inflatable airbags are designed with an air balance scheme, however, it is not permitted to have more people on the airbags. This will exceed the limit of pressure applied on the airbag and can have a damaging impact on the normal function & service life. Scratches are also damaging to the airbags.

● This airbag is made of strong PVC material, but once it is broken from sharp & hard things, it cannot properly perform protective functions. So whenever you use it, check the internal air pressure. In case of the soft surface of the airbag, check whether there is air leakage, breakage or fault with the air blower. If the surface is hard, it requires you to open a few air valves or the inlet tube should be tied up a little bit.

If the airbag is broken or encountering other issues, follow these tips:

● For scratches or broken, find the repair fabric, fabric, wipe glue on the fabric and leave it for 30 seconds. Then paste the fabric on the breakage, and keep it pressed for some time.

● For severe air leakage, check and find breakage points, and paste fabric on those points. Leave it for a minute, get it inflated again, and check again. If still there is leakage, it is highly recommended to contact manufacturers.

Benefits of MTB Airbags 

MTB airbags are the ultimate risk management tool for mountain bikers to try new challenging stunts, leaving regular stuff behind. This helps tackle the need for effective risk management tools with the growing popularity of mountain biking. MTB airbags are designed to provide a safe landing, reduce injuries, and boost confidence. They are so efficient at their service that they're becoming an essential part of any rider's gear.

✔ Enhance safety and reduce injury: Mountain biking is an exhilarating sport that comes with inherent risks. Riders often push their limits to achieve new heights while trying new stunts from jumps and drops to technical descents. MTB airbags come into play to avoid any small miscalculations. MTB airbags significantly lower the risk of injuries like broken bones, sprains, or concussions.

✔ Build Confidence: MTB airbags help to build confidence, which is a key element of mountain biking. Riders can practice and perfect new tricks or jumps without worries of inflicting some injuries. Riders safely land on these airbags that builds their confidence, and enable them to execute challenging maneuvers.

✔ Versatile and Customizable: MTB airbags come in a variety of shapes and sizes, providing users with versatile and customizable options. Some airbags are designed specifically for training purposes. They include a multi-compartment system that makes it convenient to land on different sections.

Why Choose Joy Inflatable MTB Airbags?

Joy Inflatable has been serving its customers with pride for the last 10 years. In the last decade, we have sold our MTB airbags across the globe to America, Europe, and many other countries. We have become widely popular among the X-game players. The feedback (both positive and negative) has helped us progress and make improvements in the products all the way. Customizable airbags are available with a team of professionals to help you whenever you need them. Share your idea, and the team will follow it cordially from design to shipment. Most products include two years warranty and after sales service that reduces the worries of customers.

Final Thoughts 

MTB airbags are modern safety devices that take the mountain biking experience to the next level. Enthusiasts get more open to enjoy biking in safer, and more creative ways. With Joy Inflatable, things become even easier because of our long-standing service to our customers. We follow the feedback and suggestions of our customers to bring more diversity and safety into the products. Now, you know everything important about the MTB airbags. This might give an idea of how much you need to invest in these airbags to take your mountain biking to the next level. Simply visit Joy Inflatable, and order whatever MTB airbag product serves your requirements to the best! 

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