Dainese Smart Air (2025 Collection) - Review - ChampionHelmets.com

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[@davidrainerr]

2 months I fractured 9 ribs when a vehicle cut me off I should’ve had one of these and I was looking forward to this because all of my gear is Dianese but unfortunately they’re other air bag vest that have way more coverage like the Alpinestar 7x series. Or the air tech 5

[@aoiokaminari5284]

I keep hearing "lightweight" but have yet to see any numbers. How much would a M/L weigh?

[@osal4323]

1400g

[@7ayraan]

Dainese missed a big chance to have a product that competes with Alpine* Tech Air 7, which has large coverage of back and shoulders. Any alternatives to Tech Air 7? It seems the best air bag currently.

[@jtab5392]

How do you wash it?

[@antonisr827]

Where does it stand compared to Alpinestars tech Air 5 regarding protection? I am having a hard time choosing between these two vests. I want to wear it under the jacket

[@thekiwiguyusa]

Can I use it on the track?

[@RonInNapa]

The vest costs $700 with a 1-year warranty. If you replace the cartridge every year, it will cost $125 each.

[@migueldurao6477]

Nice review. Is there any fee to use the app like some others airbags?

[@anthonio8845]

no free

[@DustyVisorMotorcycles]

Why can't someone design one where we can remove the case of the unit and wash the vest???? I'm keen on one, but under your jacket in mid-summer, it's another layer that is going to have me sweating like crazy...

[@RandomGRK]

This is why I have the Long sleeve version of their smart vest. Perfect for summer. I wear it on my GS with a lot of wind protection and I’m still not that warm

[@DustyVisorMotorcycles]

@RandomGRK So you just use that and no jacket when it's hot?

[@RandomGRK]

@@DustyVisorMotorcycles Yes, I just use the long sleeve version with its built-in armor. If it's cold, I wear a puffy under it, since it stretches really nicely and if raining, I have a stretchy rain jacket that goes over it. I hate that I love the jacket so much since I dont actually wear regular jackets anymore and I have some favorites just hanging in my closet.

[@j0akim123]

I cant find an answer anywhere so please reply if you know the answer: Can I use this inside race leathers with a tight fit? I currently use the RST V4.1 Evo suit. But it looses connection to the phone from time to time and the app says the airbag is not connected. So I am thinking about taking it out and use this inside instead since I used Dainese D-air before and was super happy + it saved my life once.

[@user-jm8ky1kn2t]

It is not track ready at least in the USA. This comes from a worker at Dainese store here

[@j0akim123]

@@user-jm8ky1kn2t Thank you, I was thinking mainly road use.

[@thepilot64]

wtf ! i don't understand why the back of the airbag isn't flat. It looks like a small bag ... I don't know if i can wear these under my jacket !

[@TrailblazerOverland]

where would they put their electronic and gas generator then if not the back?

[@thepilot64]

@@TrailblazerOverland the old airbag by Dainese wasn't so big ...

[@Barmarcbiker]

You lost me at the price!!!

[@osal4323]

The lower back it is not protected!

[@Championhelmets]

Up to a certain point only.

[@henryslager9406]

And head/neck protection seems minimal as well. Better get another brand.

[@jaytwix2]

@@henryslager9406 Alpinestars tech air offroad or 7x is good choice

[@kayvak7267]

A one day battery life and needs an app to use. No thank you! Safety gear like this should work without a smartphone app and have a longer battery life in case you forget to charge it one night on a week long trip. LED light? It is not clear which one that is. Is it the thing on the top left area of the chest or is it the matrix looking pattern on the front of the jacket?

[@Helmigurt]

I own the predecessor version of this. Actually you need the app only to activate the vest for the first time. Then you never have to use the app again. The vest needs no connection to your phone and works perfectly fine when your phone is off or at home. The status led is the little light top left and is quite handy because you see it in the mirror of your bike and so you always can easily check if it’s working or not. The other thing my vest does is it vibrates to tell me it’s on. And the battery life is only riding time so even if you ride 6 hours a day you have 4 days of riding till you need to charge it. At least from a usability perspective these are great. I hope I never need it to deploy to find out the safety aspect….

[@thepilot64]

the app is only for the activation ... to be sure during the transport

[@noavgjoseph]

When was the last time you rode 24 hours straight come on guy

[@asudeguven]

Any gender consideration, how they work / don't work for women?

[@Waldo1122]

Another airbag vest that isn't washable... I guess we're supposed to smell like dog water.

[@Championhelmets]

lol

[@TusSin01]

Just go for the Alpinestar tech air 3

[@BachsRides]

Not self servicing, costs hundreds to get it reset after deployment.

[@brownrice1]

All these airbags are garbage!!! We break our ribs in an accident but none of these protect our (side) ribs. Don't buy them until they make them correct for us....Waste of money...

[@ThemadViking793]

All of the Alpinestars Airbags cover the ribs.

[@fallenwout]

You lost me at 26hrs of battery life. When you're in an accident, I can guarantee you the battery is emtpy.

[@bellicromanx]

I would have been fine with 26 hours, but it's actually just 12!

[@BachsRides]

Only if you haven't charged it. That's on you.