Alpinestars Tech-Air Motorcycle Vest Airbag System | Overview & Demonstration

[@christigraham1851]

It is crazy to see how far the technology has come in protective gear. So awesome!! Great video!

[@e.e9331]

Agreed! With a healthy competition, I wonder how Dainese respond to this since Dainese likes to be at the top

[@ducaduke]

Ya

[@Macwoa]

My God let Daniel speak ...or at least ask him how it felt or some feedback ... and when the video ends... don't ever forget to thank Daniel again!!! we got you Daniel!

[@scottwesinger8377]

This technology is pretty crazy. Can’t wait to see how it progresses in years to come.

[@rgrtitan]

I was serious about buying the Alpinestars vest, but looks like there’s a required annual service which requires the owner to send their vest in to A* for regular service for couple hundred $. Unfortunately, wasn’t able to find more info about servicing on the A* site. After no clear information about the tech air, I ended up buying a Hit Air Vest. Perhaps you can clarify the cost of ownership, regular maintenance cost, and warranty.

[@rmatvmc]

David, thank you for the comment. I've reached out to Astars to get your questions answered. As soon as i hear back, I'll let you know.-Chase

[@rmatvmc]

David, I talked with Astars in regards to your comment and it was explained to me that there is NO annual service required. There is an OPTIONAL 2 year service plan where you can send it in and have Astars go through everything for $99.00. So aside from charging the vest, there is not additional maintenance cost unless it is deployed and you need to have it inspected and re-filled for $299.00. All this information is included with the vest when purchased. As for the warranty, all Astars products have a one year warranty from date of purchase. Hope this helps.-Chase

[@rgrtitan]

Chase, thanks for reply. I hope A* will make this information more easily found. Currently, other potential customers have to rely on KZbin comments and forums. $100 service fee for 2yrs is reasonable to me, and would have been useful in helping me make a purchase decision. Dealbreaker for me is the standard 1yr warranty on electronic device $1150 (plus 10% tax) safety device is a little weak. I’d be fine with paying a normal service fee each year to keep the device maintained and reliable, is that an option (beyond 2 years)?

[@rmatvmc]

@@rgrtitan David, if you wanted to send in the vest once a year, you could do that too. You can do it for as long as you own the vest. It's not just for the first two years and then they don't do it anymore if that's what you're asking. I just think that Astars has done enough testing to know that as long as you don't have a deployment, 2 years is enough. Each time you send it in, Astars is sending it back in perfect working condition and ready for use.

[@rgrtitan]

Chase, that’s great information if I had that earlier, I would’ve made the purchase for the Tech Air. I’ll keep that in mind for future consideration.

[@macauleyh5]

Knowing my luck I'd put it on for the first time, fall over and deploy the bag 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@scottconger3579]

Attract lanyard to barstool 😁

[@TRK-xs8gk]

Back Looks so cool

[@codytheilen7351]

So, what the life expectancy of the Airbag system (Cartridges, Airbags, and Battery). Is there a way that individual components can be changed such as the battery?

[@rmatvmc]

Cody, I reached out to Brent to get an answer for you and here is his reply: There isn’t any expiration date on the any of the components within the system. In fact, we’ve designed it as such that everything within the system’s components will work as initially designed and tested for 10 years. What we recommend, per the owner’s discretion, is if they’d like, they can send it in every two years for a diagnostic to make sure everything is operating/functioning properly and as updated as possible. Any customer has this capability though, through the data portal to ensure they have the latest software and algorithms, and to upload it to their system themselves. Regarding changing out a battery, it’s completely unnecessary as lithium ion battery technology has advanced so much that the life cycle of the battery will not be compromised over the course of the system’s lifespan. Provided that it is not completely discharged. If storing the vest for long periods of time, like a year or more (not sure why you would do that though) it’s recommended that the charge level be kept around 50% or so, and about an hour’s worth of charge time will provide this if the level is low

[@FragStylz]

So the race vest in size XXL will deploy both canisters regardless of street or race modes?

[@josepht6274]

my electric trike is register for the road but i get pretty aggressive with her wheelies burning rubber . I am afraid my street jacket is going to go off one day can i change the street algorithm to track.

[@a4wong]

i got the vest but it seems nobody is asking the question, if you use the track version, and you checked the battery, why cant the vest be used inside any other riding jacket. the arming magnet is on the vest and not jacket(track vest). additionally if anyone was to make a zipper just like the vest and attach it to a non tech jacket, it should ideally work? or not?

[@rmatvmc]

When the system deploys and the airbag inflates in a crash, it’s about two inches thick on any area the airbag covers, and it deploys to its full pressure literally instantly - in 25 milliseconds (which is 1/40th of a second) in the STREET system, and in 45 milliseconds (1/22nd of a second) in the RACE system. Remember, the STREET system deploys both canisters at the same time, where as the RACE system deploys only one. Tech-Air compatible garments have a big accordion stretch panels as well as HRSF (Hyper Resistant Stretch Fiber) in key areas including the back, shoulders, sides, arms, and chest to allow the jacket or suit to expand with the airbag. Without these stretch zones, the airbag will have nowhere to expand to, and could possibly cause more harm than just the crash alone might otherwise when contained like that in a non-Tech-Air compatible garment. It is designed to expand outwards, not inwards.

[@a4wong]

@@rmatvmc thank you for such a great response.. i looked around quite a bit but you have given the right information

[@mattoliver7734]

Is the street vest compatible with all air tech compatible alpine stars jackets or only a few select ones? The official website is confusing and doesn't really say. For example could I buy the missile ignition leather jacket (air tech compatible) and wear the air tech street vest underneath seeing as I only ride on the street? Or will a race jacket like that only work with the air tech race vest?

[@rmatvmc]

The airbag system must be worn with a tech-air compatible jacket. And if you decide to buy the street vest, it needs to be paired with a street tech-air jacket. The big thing to remember is that the race vest can be used in street mode AND track mode. The street vest cannot do this. We have product page links in the description showing the different jackets we carry that are tech-air compatible.

[@Uninfluenceable]

does the street version fit under a tech air compatible 1-piece suit? the lack of info from Alpinestars is incredibly frustrating.

[@rmatvmc]

A Tech-Air STREET will not work in a RACE garment. This is because the magnetic connection that completes the circuit and tells the Tech-Air STREET system to arm is integrated into the STREET compatible garment. On the Tech-Air RACE systems, the magnetic connection is on the vest itself. This is a direct answer from Alpinestars - Chase

[@Uninfluenceable]

@@rmatvmc THANK YOU! I wish it was this clear on the A* website. Considering that the street vest of is on major discount right now, I can only imagine all of the returns that are going to happen by everyone thinking they can get the street vest for their suits.

[@gus3547]

Is it possible to reuse if the canister is replaced after impact-induced operation?

[@rmatvmc]

Yes, Alpinestars is able to service the Tech-Air vests after an impact.

[@jacobdellinger4931]

Love the channel!!!! Could u possibly do tech video on using a PVA

[@RONIN114]

Will the Street version react as fast for a low side? Winter riding.

[@rmatvmc]

Yes, the reaction time is always the same. The big difference between street and track version is the street deploys both canisters and the race deploys just one at a time.

[@smokey9063]

Does anyone know if you can wear a rucksack with a tech air SUIT...?? Also regarding a suit does anyone know does the perforated suit offer any less protection!! Torn between the two types for the street

[@ThemadViking793]

Yes, you can. Perf or non perf has the same amount of protection.

[@smarcsoft]

I crashed at Misano in Italy at high speed. The bike following me hit me in the back. Wearing the tech air race, I ended up with 20 broken ribs, 41 fractures on these 20 ribs. Also broke 2 scapulas. The spine has been well protected. I’ll get alpinestars to analyse the crash, but don’t think you’ll have no injuries.

[@butchcassidy7289]

Hate to think what injuries you would have had without the airbag..

[@smarcsoft]

@@butchcassidy7289 I would have passed away according to doctors. I took 26Gs for more than 200ms on the left side of the spine. The spine has been perfectly protected preventing any permanent disability.

[@butchcassidy7289]

@@smarcsoft Holy shit mate. Amazing to know you survived, albeit with injuries, because of the investment in safety equipment you made. Stories like yours are why I invested as well, for both street and track/race

[@chopper_oni5963]

Really dont know whether to bis helite or this.... Helite is slower cause of the rope system but tech air doesnt have neck protection...

[@brentjaswinski]

When the Tech-Air system deploys, it's about two inches thick all the way around, including the collarbone and upper shoulder area, which will restrict the amount of neck movement in the event of a crash (provided the rider is wearing a helmet).

[@richardbetts7088]

Hi, I have Race air vest coming soon with my race suit. Will the vest fit GP-R V2 Leather jacket? Many thanks, Richard.

[@rmatvmc]

Richard, the jacket must be tech-air compatible.

[@richardbetts7088]

@@rmatvmc thank you so much. I found out this Jacket will take my race vest from my PSI suit. Thank you for your reply, much appreciated 👍 rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F312609944932 Kind regards, Richard.

[@smokey9063]

@@rmatvmc Does anyone know if you can wear a rucksack with a tech air SUIT...?? Also regarding a suit does anyone know does the perforated suit offer any less protection!! Torn between the two types for the street

[@arunsuresh7987]

is it reusable? meaning, once it inflates can i just replace the compressed air canister and use it again ?

[@Papyrus_is_gone]

Arun Suresh u have to send it to them and they will refill it and replace the airbag for 299

[@entropede]

So you can't use this vest with a third-party jacket AT ALL?

[@rmatvmc]

You need to use this system with Alpinestars Tech-Air compatible jacket or race suit for it to function properly.

[@natespics8276]

Where is sizing guide

[@carlosdias1940]

Enduro version expected?

[@rmatvmc]

There is a version being developed over the last several years in Dakar with Honda, KTM and Husky factory teams. This was the first year that all athletes had access to this system. That means that it is much closer to a production version now. Timeline on when it will be in the market is still unknown.

[@macauleyh5]

Would be good having one that blows up that covers the neck area + over the helmet for extra protection

[@checker3694]

My thoughts, Helite has that area covered, and that would be the deciding factor for me

[@L8R2YA]

Meh too much money I’ll wait till they become the norm and price is more reasonable

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

Trust me it's worth it.

[@seawolff33]

A S missed the mark on the vest. I wear a Hit-Air vest and I can throw it over any of my jackets. I believe helite is the same way.

[@theliam8909]

$299 or 2.99? big freakin differnce

[@alp3781]

The issue that is needed to be addressed is the head and neck...period. If somehow a jacket can explode to a big air bag all around or oblong shape just to absorb the killer stroke to the head and neck and body second that will be a win for all.

[@joseph2705]

we nee an airbag system for our legs and hips as well. I will only be happy when this is made possible

[@sunnyvalejedi]

You could be partially happy.

[@AlexDjalo]

Well its a thing now

[@Texb007]

Now let Daniel go back to bed 🤣

[@rockislandlife6383]

$299 to refill?

[@sophietheophiedog]

I would have enjoyed Daniel's comments.

[@baodi666]

cant use one suit..no switch

[@elithegreat6463]

Forget about Hot weather riding with this, just way too much crap to do. Fall riding, Perfect. So when it gets Hot, get your Helite.

[@enriquemorfinmacouzet8000]

Kind of a big guy for wearing a Medium Size ... 3:06

[@ruibarradas5345]

falta proteção da cervical e do coxis.

[@rmatvmc]

Voce assistiu a parte quando ele inflou o tech air? E ainda acha que falta protecao naqeulas areas? Qundao ta inflado, e difficil ate mover o pescoco. - Chase

[@ruibarradas5345]

@@rmatvmc Como pode ver, nos testes de colisão, a cabeça do manequim vem toda para traz, o que a meu ver é demonstrativo de falta de proteção ao nível da cervical, no teste em parado também se vê que a proteção a esse nível é pouca.

[@davidvarela8739]

no sacro protection

[@el9051]

If I ride with a One piece suit all the time that mean I need to get a jacket as well

[@jeronimo196]

Tech-Air® 5 system is cheaper and works with any jacket. Apparently people were not too thrilled about the apple type ecosystem you were trying to create. Magnetic straps on the front, are you kidding me.

[@MiggyDLegend]

$2.99 that's not bad after spending all that money on the jacket...........

[@yjy902]

Vertebrae lumbales????

[@Mockle07]

The bottom section of your spine - AKA the lumbar area.

[@scottconger3579]

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[@mohamedalioua8653]

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