
The most important factor in choosing a size of a Helite Vest is your height so the inflatable parts of vest that pass around your torso are in approximately the right place. We’ve listed the height ranges for each size below. There are two “plus” sizes offered in the vest for those that are wider than average. We’ve listed some approximate chest measurements to help you decide if you need a “plus” size or one of the standard sizes. Helite recommends measuring OVER your race suit. The vest has a cutout for the neck hump on a suit, so don’t include the added size of the hump when measuring.
Vest Size | Height | Chest Measurement Over Riding Gear |
Waist Measurement Over Riding Gear |
---|---|---|---|
Small | 5’3” to 5’8” | 29” – 33” | 26” – 32” |
Medium | 5’4” to 5’11” | 31” – 35” | 28” – 34” |
Large | 5’6” to 6’1” | 33” – 37” | 30” – 35” |
Large + | 5’6” to 6’2” | 35” – 39” | 32” – 37” |
XL | 5’7” to 6’4” | 35” – 41” | 32” – 39” |
XL + | 5’7” to 6’4” | 37” – 45” | 34” – 43” |
Here are some fit tips from Helite: The vest should have a close-fitting for aerodynamics and it must go down approx 4” below the crest of the iliac (hip bone). Caution, you mustn’t wear Helite airbag if you weight less than 77lbs.