Product descriptionThe 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. Product detailsThe 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.• 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 selfcontained 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 Velcro® waistband to position airbag system and ensure custom fit and improve adjustability.• 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).• 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 -10°C and 50°C. Shipping costs Post to Finland 6,90 € EMS outside Europe 39,90 € EMS to Europe 21,90 € Subscribe to the availability notification If the product or model you have been looking for is out of stock, subscribe to availability notification. Choose model Alpinestars Vest Tech Air Race-e M Alpinestars Vest Tech Air Race-e XS Alpinestars Vest Tech Air Race-e 2XL Alpinestars Vest Tech Air Race-e L Email I'd like to subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to the availability notification
