Meesh Hytner was doing typical pro-snowboarder things, participating in an informal backcountry competition in Colorado, when suddenly she found herself in a class-3 avalanche. Lucky for her, she was wearing an emergency airbag system, and lucky for you, there’s video. More »
If you were wondering where else you could stick an airbag, wonder no longer. US car manufacturer General Motors has found the perfect spot — right between you and your front passenger. More »
There are pranks, and then there are pranks that could cause irreparable bodily harm. Hiding an airbag under layers of goopy cake frosting and exploding it in your friend’s face is definitely the latter. It’s also really fun! What’s most remarkable about this video – aside from the splatter patterns on the ceiling – is our victim’s stoicism. It walks the line between “brave” and “devoid of basic reflexive motor functions” in a truly admirable way. More »
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While you’re planning your weekend, I want you to consider skipping the shopping/movie/park. Instead: strap on a helmet, sit on an airbag, and deploy it as your friends watch and laugh. Faceplant? No, no. That’s a neckplant you’re watching. More »
Starting this fall, all new planes will be required to have heartier seats that can withstand 16x gravity without popping out of place. Plus, they’ll be getting airbags in select areas. More »
