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3 Feb 2022
Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 V2 Airbag - Dark Grey / Black
PFAS-free wireless airbag compatible with all Alpinestars Tech-Air jackets and suits
Details£569.99
RRP £599.99
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Alpinestars has been redefining protection for motorcyclists ever since the company was established in 1963, and Tech-Air® 5, is an autonomous motorcycling airbag system a highly versatile option for a variety of different riders.
Tech-Air® 5 is the latest addition to the Alpinestars Tech-Air® family, which includes the Tech-Air® Race and Tech-Air® Street Systems. Alpinestars continues to lead the way in active air-bag technology for riders and their passengers and Tech-Air® 5 is a powerful demonstration of Alpinestars commitment to making the technology more freely available as the best possible choice of 'active' airbag protection in the market.
Tech-Air® 5 is a slim, self-contained wearable airbag vest that can be worn under any proper fitting textile jacket or Tech-Air® compatible jacket, or any leather jacket with 4 cm of space around the circumference of the rider's chest. Tech-Air® 5 offers unrivalled upper body protection keeping motorcycle riders safe by uniquely covering the rider's shoulders, chest, ribs, and full back. Shoulder protection is critical in a road impact, and riders' shoulders are uniquely protected by Tech-Air®, effectively and efficiently minimizing the risk of the rider sustaining shoulder and collarbone injuries. Alpinestars Tech-Air® 5 provides the most comprehensive coverage of any airbag currently available.
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Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 V2 Airbag - Dark Grey / Black
- Provides twice the impact protection of conventional armour
- Covers back, shoulders, chest, and ribs for full protection
- Can be used with any air-bag compatible jacket or over-sized jacket
- A self-contained system, no external sensors required
- Lightweight mesh fabric outer shell construction
- Perforated zones throughout for maximum breathability
- The magnetic zip closure system provides ease of use
- LED display on front hem indicates airbag status
- Internals are housed inside the Bionic back protector
- Bluetooth connection for the Tech-Air App
- ACU homologated to ECE R10-04 for use on the roads
- PFAS (perfluorinated alkylated substances) free
- USB rechargeable lithium-ion battery with 28 hours of use
- This vest takes approximately 6 hours to fully charge
- Argon inflator cartridges are CE certified
- System firmware can be upgraded via USB
- Inflates in 25 milliseconds when a crash is detected
- User replaceable canisters allowing for simpler and faster servicing
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK CHEST | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| EURO SIZE | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
Alpinestars has been redefining protection for motorcyclists ever since the company was established in 1963, and Tech-Air® 5, is an autonomous motorcycling airbag system a highly versatile option for a variety of different riders.
Tech-Air® 5 is the latest addition to the Alpinestars Tech-Air® family, which includes the Tech-Air® Race and Tech-Air® Street Systems. Alpinestars continues to lead the way in active air-bag technology for riders and their passengers and Tech-Air® 5 is a powerful demonstration of Alpinestars commitment to making the technology more freely available as the best possible choice of 'active' airbag protection in the market.
Tech-Air® 5 is a slim, self-contained wearable airbag vest that can be worn under any proper fitting textile jacket or Tech-Air® compatible jacket, or any leather jacket with 4 cm of space around the circumference of the rider's chest. Tech-Air® 5 offers unrivalled upper body protection keeping motorcycle riders safe by uniquely covering the rider's shoulders, chest, ribs, and full back. Shoulder protection is critical in a road impact, and riders' shoulders are uniquely protected by Tech-Air®, effectively and efficiently minimizing the risk of the rider sustaining shoulder and collarbone injuries. Alpinestars Tech-Air® 5 provides the most comprehensive coverage of any airbag currently available.
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