Alpinestars Tech-Air Race-E System Black / Fluo Yellow

The result of over a decade of development in motogp and following on from alpinestars’ first-generation racing airbag system and the launch of the ground-breaking tech-air street, this latest version of alpinestars tech-air technology brings full upper body protection to serious track day and performance riders. The tech-air race is completely self-contained, meaning there are no bike-to-rider set-up configurations required, which ensures the ultimate in convenience, freedom and versatility. When fully inflated, the system’s airbag offers critical protection to the back, kidneys, chest and shoulders. Plus, with a simple upgrade the versatile system firmware, the race system can be configured to run the tech-air street setting for non-race use in road and off-road situations. The tech-air race vest must be used in a tech-air compatible garment.

PROTECTION:

• Category II CE Certified to the 686/89/EEC European PPE directive, using a version of EN1621-4:2013, which guarantees impact protection performance between 45 milliseconds to 5 seconds.
• Design and manufacture CE Certified to the 2007/23/EC pyrotechnic directive.
• Ergonomically profiled, performance fit airbag vest gives full upper body protection and is optimized for use with alpinestars compatible racing/performance leather suits and jackets.
• Specially designed, race-developed back protector, offering comprehensive inflatable full upper body protection for back shoulders, kidney area, chest and upper abdomen.
• Deployment system utilizes argon inflator cartridges which are CE certified to iso 14451 standard.
• ACU is seal-protected within vest to ensure its all-weather performance and the vest and componentry are certified to function in all weather conditions between -10⁰c and +50⁰c.

CONSTRUCTION:

• Electronic airbag control unit (ACU) incorporated within strong, lightweight, ergonomic polymer back protector, optimized for race and track use.
• Electronic sensors incorporated in the system’s chassis, mean vest is completely self contained and allows it to be worn interchangeably with compatible garments.
• Advanced multi-material main shell incorporates lycra, 2D mesh and cordura.
• Interior comprises of perforated lycra, 3D mesh and soft touch edging for high levels of comfort.
• Incorporates removable inner mesh and elastic waistband to position airbag system and ensure custom fit and improve adjustability.

FEATURES:

• System’s firmware is upgradable and can be configured to run the tech-air street airbag settings for non-racing use in road and off-road situations.
• ACU has been homologated to ECE R10 04, which ensures the electromagnetic integrity and stability of the unit.
• System uses an integrated, certified lithium ion battery, with a battery life of 25 hours and a recharge time of approximately 6 hours. Micro USB charger allows convenient recharging of system, with one hour of charging time giving four hours of riding coverage.
• System vest incorporates convenient connection system, allowing system to be connected to race suit quickly and easily for peace-of-mind activation of airbag and LED display.
• Color coded front YKK zippers allow for vest to be easily and securely attached to outer jacket.
• System features dual charge capability for M-XL sizes (2XL garments have only single charge capacity).