I have a Hit-Air Race vest, purchased from Justin at Trackside Parts Club. I know a number of people with the Race and the standard MLC Hit-Air, and all have positive things to say about them.
Between Helite and Hit-Air, once consideration may be track side support. At least on the east coast, you will likely be able to find a vendor selling Hit Air canisters.
I have deployed mine once in a slow low side in the wet, and it did not suffer any damage. Repack was very easy (the biggest issue was getting the dirt and grass off), and I had it ready again two sessions later.
As Burphel said, the rear tether on the race vest is more convenient for tucking in.
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