Dainese Smart Jacket Review

[@eclecticveil]

I wonder if airbags will become common in more modern day gear and onward. Seems like such a fantastic feature to save so many more people. Hope it gets more common in time.

[@47Edge]

I have one of these Smart Jacket/Vests and the one thing that Spurge did not get across is the incredible comfort this thing affords by getting rid of the hard back protector. Once you wear one of these you will take the hard back protection out of every motorcycle jacket that you own!

[@SuperRRrider]

neck and collar bone protection is key! shame they skipped this piece. D-Air has it.

[@hhderk3526]

On the picture without te outer layer you do see collar protection, neck protection seem somewhat low.

[@nowornever1073.]

Hi, so witch airbagvest for underneath would be the best of the best?

[@likasombodie]

@@nowornever1073. a star tech air 5

[@BlazinSpeed]

I crashed on Easter Sunday wearing smart Jacket which I bought on Revzilla. Car in front of me was cut off by another car they hit the brakes then I hit the brakes skidded into the back of the car went over the handle bars landed on my back bounced off the trunk and hit the ground accident was about 25mph on my R6. I was wearing the smart jacket over a speed and strength shirt which has shoulder CE2 and Elbow CE2, Speed and strength jeans and gloves, Dainese booths & Scorpion helmet. The air bag jacket went off as soon as I felt myself rising up off the bike. I felt absolutely nothing on my body that was covered by the air bag vest. I got up and was like wtf Im ok. My hand, above my knee pad in the jeans and top of my foot was hurt but didn’t need to go to hospital. The vest is awesome it costs $300 to get repaired Dainese in NYC said they would give me a straight swap for new one if they have my size. I since bought Tech air 5 from Alpine. They are both worth getting and both have slightly different pros and not many cons. Always wear full gear and the airbag vests on the market all of them are individually very protective.

[@Farhan.DucatiS1k]

Where you wearing this vest on the outside or inside of your jacket when you had your accident? I am looking into these vests but have seen the alpine star street version going off randomly on people and worry if this happens you can lose control of your bike however this vest if there was ever a false deployment while riding seems that you would be able to control your bike say if you where in a corner since your arms would not be restricted..

[@BlazinSpeed]

Was wearing Dianese smart jacket over a kevlar riding shirt. I also own the Tech-air 5 from Alpine stars. Dainese vest is more breathable than A Stars vest but Tech air 5 is only a under garment thats not water proof unlike Dainese. Dainese vest is better for hot climate

[@Farhan.DucatiS1k]

@@BlazinSpeed I usually riding during the hot summer months and early fall and spring..thanks man glad you where saved with that vest .. I plan on getting it over the alpinestar for street use over my jacket or maybe under if I have about 2 inches will get it sized properly my only concern of wearing the smart jacket under my jacket is if there is a false positive and it goes off while riding or taking a turn which would cause you to possibly crash if it immobilizes your arms which it seems it should or would not. I know alpinestar 5 has more coverage in this area and has this issue with some videos I have seen where it has accidentally gone off..

[@zakandoz9614]

What do you think of the Helite tethered vests?

[@BlazinSpeed]

@@zakandoz9614 I think all airbag vests are excellent. The Dainese would work better if hit from behind at a light etc. I actually bought the vest and returned from helite I didn’t like how it fit or looked. Highly recommend D air after crashing wearing it.

[@temptingfate759]

I will stick with my Helite until I see an automatic air bag vest that covers the neck and collar bone. For the price it should have the same coverage area as the time tested manual airbag vests...

[@nathanielnolt3518]

The problem with the Helite is how long it takes to inflate. I ran the numbers myself--it will not be even close to inflating before you hit an object even at low speeds. It will inflate before you hit the ground, though. So to me the Helite seems useful on the track, but on the street, I don't want an airbag throwing my head or neck around after I've already hit a car or stationary object. The vastly quicker inflation times of the Alpinestars system makes it useful on the street because it will actually inflate before you hit a car or object at the speeds of a typical street accident.

[@motozest7856]

@@nathanielnolt3518 This is a Dainese system, though...

[@temptingfate759]

@@nathanielnolt3518 Turtle CE approved airbag effective in 0.1 seconds....so on the street moving at 40 mph or approximately 60 feet per second would mean that the air bag vest with neck protection would inflate after approximately 6 feet of travel distance. This occurs after the pin is pulled so we could perhaps add a couple of feet more....any airbag vest provides additional protection even if only partially inflated. The key is how fast it fills, the coverage area, and the deployment time. On the street coverage area is king as we may slide into a guard rail, vehicle tire, curbline, car hood etc....with that being said, any airbag system is great with body armor and it beats no airbag at all....

[@bariti86]

@@nathanielnolt3518 I do understand your point but as a person who got rear-ended while at a stop by a car driving 100kph, I can vouch for the fact that the tethered system works. It all has to do with the length of the tether. If you arrange it right, it should be tight while you are standing on the bike, then it works really well in both low sides and direct crashes. I did not even have a whiplash injury the vest was fully inflated before my neck had a chance to move back. One other thing they missed on this vest is neck protection. I believe it is one of the most important uses of an airbag vest and I cannot believe they decided to skip it to keep the air canister small. When you wear a proper airbag it is like you are always wearing a neck brace. Also, another big miss on this is that on my Helite vest after a crash I can change the canister and reset the vest on the side of the road and keep riding.

[@spritemark1]

tall story

[@bariti86]

I still prefer the manual tether. It works. It works all the time. Also you can replace the canister and keep riding.

[@patrickmchugh8039]

I think the algorithm's best quality over tethered is where it was born, on the track. In a large number of low-sides you can still be close enough to the bike that the tether doesn't trigger until after you've made contact with the ground (i.e 95% percent of Marquez's crashes ha). Small chance of it (you staying that close to the bike) happening but I think some could argue that has a higher probability of happening than an electronic malfunction in a algorithm based unit. Also, tethered units don't cover you if you are hit by a car until you get far enough from the bike to deploy it which might be after the vehicle hits your body (i.e hit by a car from behind). Some people just like the peace of mind of tether-less, so I see it as a win for both markets to be represented on the market. Great points though, keep 'em coming.

[@bariti86]

@@patrickmchugh8039 I do understand your point about technology moving forward but as a person who got rear-ended while at a stop by a car driving 100kph, I can vouch for the fact that the tethered system works. It all has to do with the length of the tether. If you arrange it right, it should be tight while you are standing on the bike, then it works really well in both low sides and direct crashes. I did not even have a whiplash injury the vest was fully inflated before my neck had a chance to move back. One other thing they missed on this vest is neck protection. I believe it is one of the most important uses of an airbag vest and I cannot believe they decided to skip it to keep the air canister small. When you wear a proper airbag it is like you are always wearing a neck brace. Also, another big miss on this is that on my Helite vest after a crash I can change the canister and reset the vest on the side of the road and keep riding.

[@aluisious]

@@bariti86 "I can reset my vest on the side of the road" is a lame point. If you're afraid of crashing twice in one ride, maybe you should get a Rolls and a chauffeur.

[@bariti86]

@@aluisious I have not crashed twice on one ride but why would you want to forego your protection for the rest of the ride? What you are saying is like I will not wear my seatbelt anymore since I had one accident today I cannot have another.

[@nathanielnolt3518]

If only they inflated fast enough to be useful on the street, I'd buy one.

[@kenelliott6073]

I doesn’t stay green on my 2018 Honda Gl1800 at a stop and doesn’t go green till I hit 20 mph.

[@y2.1kapocalyptic2]

Electric Bike owners will have to sit on something that vibrates, to activate the vest 🤗

[@KyleMicena]

Actually this is not accurate. The airbag system is actually armed on electric bikes at 10km+.

[@FUCKCOMMERCIALS]

Hahaha

[@evolv.e]

I wear Dainese D|air and I ride electric.

[@nunyabizness9885]

@@KyleMicena Nothing goes over my head! My reflexes are too fast, I would catch it.

[@GODISMYJUDGE]

@@KyleMicena Doesn’t sound like it if you are at a stop. You could get hit while stopped and have it not go off.

[@oklahomahank2378]

The vibration on off seems kind of goofy and unnecessarily complicated. What if your bike is very smooth, like a Goldwing?

[@RevZilla]

Dainese has confirmed that even a smooth GoldWing will be detected. -DrewZilla

[@oklahomahank2378]

Smooooooooooth! 😁

[@Roy_Godiksen]

Hopefully, this kind of gear will become common to see on motorcyclists world wide.

[@padrescout]

I'd settle for the "mah freedumb" crowd wearing helmets and jackets with sleeves. This ain't your family reunion, Cleetus - put a real jacket on. But high-tech airbaggy stuff is pretty neat too.

[@hollowwxlf]

but will it block bullets?

[@halfwayhollis]

I'm intrigued to see how these are. I think the technology is still about 3-5 years behind where it needs to be for it to become common place but it's a great step in the right direction!

[@louisortega5879]

It's based off a technology that has been in cars for 30 plus years, and software Dainese has been evolving since the early 2000s, its proven technology that has been sold to consumers for almost 10 years now. How much longer do you need to wait haha

[@halfwayhollis]

@@louisortega5879 In terms of the actual air bags and inflation I have no concerns around that. I mainly mean that these are still to big, bulky, heavy and expensive to be used by most riders. I see them in the same light as electric bikes, we know they work and the technology works but it's just not where it needs to be to be widely used yet.

[@NextGen_Pants]

The lack of collar bone protection is a big no for me. I really wanted to switch to this vest, but the chest and back protection, as excellent as it is here, isn't going to help me if I land on my head or hyper extend my neck. I'll stick with my Hit-Air vest for now. Hopefully the next iteration of this vest offers most collarbone/neck protection. If it does I'm all in.

[@yogi-m9m]

Hi, do you have to wear another jacket over this one? iI assumed you do because it does not have shoulder and elbow protection? s it abrasion resistant?

[@TheAegisClaw]

What's wrong with an on/off switch?

[@vwjet357]

Super rider d dry jacket is probably too tight of a fit, to wear this inside my jacket. I wonder if there’s is enough space+stretch though.

[@MB-ub5ns]

I don't see how you can use it over a jacket because it will fail due to abrasion. I have the Helite and its made from a tough Cordura

[@iadis85]

I bought my self smart jacket and will be using it under the jacket with inserted manis back protector.

[@BuddhaRice]

What do you think the next generation of airbag vests will bring?

[@ferencfan2620]

Can we use it for car or truck driver?

[@aluisious]

Airbags are so hot to wear. I got a Helite, tried it several times, and now it sits in my closet because I prefer the airflow of my perf leather.

[@louisortega5879]

It is a light weight breathable vest not a wind barrier like a Helite

[@jmap9821]

Can we wear it on under the kyalami race suit?

[@KERBROES]

woah imagine if someone had a big brain to use electronic detection and mechanical safeguard to ensure it inflates.

[@Praetorian27]

How do the safety ratings of the airbag jacket compare to a hard option like the Alpinestars Track 2 vest that has the Nucleon upgraded armor?

[@trig]

Is spurge wearing one under his T?

[@impact0r]

Burn.

[@BenJamin-ou7kd]

How do you refill it??

[@richedwards4651]

Hi guys, the Smart jacket is now landing here in UK after a significant delay. If you don't activate the jacket is there a period when it needs to go back to Dainese for service? Thanks guys.

[@RevZilla]

No, you would only need to send it back to Dainese after a deployment. -DrewZilla

[@j4zzx297]

The next gen will be probably be wireless or nfc (like car fob). That would work on electric bikes too. Plus they should make it hi vis if its going over a jacket

[@softairsan]

would it work on a bicicle if i go over 6 mph ?

[@guzziman]

Can you wear it underneath tight leather jacket?

[@RevZilla]

Yes, but you need to have room for it to deploy so wearing it under anything you already consider "tight", is not recommended.

[@windyrun7979]

Is there any protection between the electronics and the spine? Video says the airbag is between outside and electronics so I'm guessing not. Early versions of the tether systems did not either and had to change to a hard protector between canister and rider to avoid potential for injury in this case the lower spine

[@RevZilla]

There is some padded 3D mesh between the box and the back. Keep in mind that the box is very small and is not a danger to the the body on impact. The inflated airbag actually surrounds the box and keeps the electronics recessed from the body. -DrewZilla

[@windyrun7979]

@@RevZilla OK. I asked since I saw a helite and a tech air (alpine stars) vest and both have hard protection around the gas canisters and the tech air's acu is fairly sizable and surrounded by the hard plastic back protector. It will be interesting to see one of these dainese jackets for sure as I'm curious where the gas canisters are located too. P.S. I own a helite air mesh jacket and a helite gp vest. Tried to get a tech air system but had trouble finding a jacket that fit - the tech air vest fit well (size xl for me). I heard alpine stars is coming out with a vest only option - maybe like the smart jacket-have you heard anything on this?

[@JuanAntonioAdrover]

Uhmmm what he says about CE levels in that particular airbag is a bit confusing to me. Is this info accurate?

[@spritemark1]

No

[@MartinGarcia-py5kx]

Hi there, hoping you can help revzilla. I'm 5' 10" 190 lbs 44" chest I usually wear a size 54.What size vest do you recommend if I plan to use inside jacket only. I currently wear a dainese avro 4 size 54 and fits perfect. My question is if I'm planning to use vest inside the jacket am I going to need a size 56 jacket to accommodate the vest?

[@RevZilla]

Since you have the same chest measurement as the model in the video (me!), you would want to go with the same size Large for the Smart Vest. As for your Avro 4 Jacket, if you have a bit of spare room inside of that jacket you should be just fine. We have found a good test is that if you can fit a light hoodie underneath your Avro 4, you should be OK. However, if your Avro 4 fits like a second layer of skin, you might need to go up to the 56. Feel free to contact our Gear Geeks in customer service to really get your sizing dialed in and discuss return/exchange options if need be. - Pat

[@Bouncinghero]

can it be worn underneath a laguna seca 4 one pieace race suit it would really be cool if i can interchange the airbag from my jacket and race suite for track and daily purpose instead of buying 2 airbag system

[@RevZilla]

Yes, it can, but you have to size up on the race suit to accommodate inflation. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-smart-jacket

[@pelinoful]

How breathable is the vest? Does it let air flow through it?

[@patrickmchugh8039]

The mesh main body of the vest does allow air to flow through pretty easily over or under your jacket. Keep in mind that the airbag is still underneath that mesh, but Dainese did fold the airbag horizontally at the chest so that it allows more air to flow through, and when deployed it unfolds and covers more surface area side to side. Great question.

[@linodu7433]

hello, I'm wearing a smart jacket under a racing 2 in size 52, it's too small with a t-shirt and not possible with a sweater, so do you think that with an avro 4 in 54 it will be good THANK YOU

[@RevZilla]

If you cannot fit anything underneath of a Dainese 52, you would need to bump up to the 54 to use the Smart Jacket. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Gear Geeks at 877.792.9455 or [e-mail]! Ride safe, -Pat

[@GareyCooperdude]

The literature says one needs 5 CM (about 2 inches) of room inside of a jacket to allow this room for expansion when energized. I was told that you could remove your back protector when you use this jacket/vest and that would give one enough expansion room. Does anyone have some knowledge of this here?

[@RevZilla]

Unless your jacket is very very tight-fitting, you should have enough room. Dainese does not recommend using this without a back protector. This enhances protection, so it's best to use it in conjunction with a back protector insert. -DrewZilla

[@GareyCooperdude]

RevZilla thank you!

[@RevZilla]

You're welcome!

[@rochmel1409]

Great video, thanks. Very informative to someone who is just beginning to consider buying this form of protection. One question occurs to me. Can this vest be used if one is using a backpack? I would assume that the straps would negate it? Thanks

[@RevZilla]

The Owner's Manual for this unit does say that a Backpack is OK to be worn, but they suggest not having any sharp object in/on it that could cause issues. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Gear Geeks at 877.792.9455 or [e-mail]. Ride safe, -Pat

[@rochmel1409]

Great. That's useful to know. Thanks for getting back so quickly.

[@malikbuza]

Can someone tell me,please, is this one shot only? Thankss

[@RevZilla]

There are two canisters, but they both fire together. So you get one deployment, and then you send the Smart Jacket to Dainese to have the airbag replaced and reset. -DrewZilla *bit.ly/Dainese_SmartJacket

[@smallmediumbigbiker]

Can the textiles be removed for washing?

[@RevZilla]

No, but it can be spot-cleaned. Just don't try to submerge it. It's rain-proof but not submersible. -DrewZilla

[@carllewis1691]

I recently purchased Cosmo Moto @t - smart brake light that affixes to your helmet and detects when you are decelerating - braking or engine braking to light up and inform other road users of your presence and that you are slowing down. It also can be set up to emit a continuous light similar to that of the rear light on your motorbike whilst shining brighter if you are decelerating in addition it can be set up as a strobe/ continuous warning light as well. Have you thought about reviewing this as I believe that this is an invaluable safety aid in raising your visibility on the road at an affordable price for all motorcyclists. Please let me know your views.

[@Fred-eg9sx]

Wait... This thing release November in Canada. How you get dis???

[@RevZilla]

We're a dealer, so we were able to get one to shoot this video. -DrewZilla

[@patthonsirilim5739]

can you wear it under a race suit and use it on track im normally just a tack day rider and road rider so i dont really need to have 2 firing mode or any racig specific stuff just the safty part i really want a d air race suite but i already got a laguna seca 1pc perf race suit that not d air and these seem superverstile i can wear with my textile jacket and race suit

[@RevZilla]

It's really not intended for a race suit, as you would have to use a bigger size in the race suit to accommodate the airbag inflation. Since you already have a race suit that probably fits snug, I don't recommend the Smart Jacket. -DrewZilla

[@patthonsirilim5739]

@@RevZilla oh thanks for the recommendation but would it still work for track in terms of not premature firing if let say i have my knee down and sort my race suit is not exactly snug more of comfort fit im less of racer and more of hobbyist and im been recently drooping a few kg of weight so if its not to big i can probably fit it into the suit and the air system seem to be alot safer then the just mannis back protector i currently have on on track.

[@piasob]

Hi Revzilla, when is this getting released? I saw early July, and it's almost mid-August now. Would really like to buy one ASAP!

[@RevZilla]

Currently, it's November. -DrewZilla

[@piasob]

@@RevZilla Thanks for the update! a long wait then...

[@Phoenixfeuer909]

Thanks for this Video. I will go for this one then :)

[@keeponkeepinon18]

I imagine my helmet will prevent me from seeing the light but this is a very cool technology.

[@patrickmchugh8039]

I thought the same thing but the vibration they pair the light sequence with is like one from those old bomb-proof Nokia phones ha. When you start your bike or start moving, you can really feel it and don't need to see it. You could check in the mirror to see the light if you wanted reassurance, but man this thing was fun to see people try on and experience the vibration for the first time. Everyone's eyes would open pretty wide when they felt it.

[@richedwards4651]

Can you do a review comparison against the new ixon standalone airbag vest?

[@RevZilla]

We don't carry Ixon at the moment, so we're unable to do a comparison. Ixon isn't widespread here in the US. -DrewZilla

[@richedwards4651]

@@RevZilla thanks for the speedy reply. Love all your reviews.

[@BoNosKG09]

Where's Anthony at?

[@ikbendusan]

right? i miss the speed he talks at

[@BoNosKG09]

@@ikbendusan he's not on the podcasts, he's not doing reviews

[@ikbendusan]

is he gone? :(

[@BoNosKG09]

@@ikbendusan tbh I have no idea

[@killorbytes]

He still does sporadic reviews, but he’s stepped down from his main duties at Revzilla (was the CEO btw).

[@Drjfever]

Can’t use outside of a jacket with a hump on the back

[@RevZilla]

If you have enough room in your street jacket, you can wear this under it, so that will preserve it in a slide and won't be affected by the hump. You need just enough space for the airbag to expand. -DrewZilla

[@windyrun7979]

@@RevZilla How much space do you need inside your jacket for it to expand?

[@ayowser01]

You probably need to size up from a race-cut jacket or suit. Some people wear, and prefer, their jackets to be loose enough to wear a sweater under. If you can fit a sweater under your jacket, I'd say it's safe to wear underneath.

[@AMPJ08]

Recharge? 300? Only one ☝🏻 time? That’s a no

[@RandomGRK]

$300 to recharge!? Wowsers! I'm looking forward to the Klim A1 airbag vest.

[@reinhardholl7933]

Paul Valas, for 250€ they change the whole Airbag in the west for Security reason.

[@maccam26]

yeah but KLIM has a monthly or yearly lease fee, right?

[@RandomGRK]

@@maccam26 Klim costs about half the price but requires $120 annually. On the 3rd year you’re Able to buy it for $99. That being said, I actually went and got the Dainese. It’s pretty sweet.

[@maccam26]

@@RandomGRK yeah I saw the $399 option too on Klim to purchase lifetime but what happens if the in motion company that manages it tanks.. anyhow I too going Dainese. It’s on sale at $559 now

[@user-bm3ts2ql6s]

@@maccam26 u have an option to buy with KLIM

[@TheDriversPerspective]

Take my money!

[@aquarianmoonproductions5566]

Obviously it's pricey, but so are skin graphs and funerals, Gear is a choice, everyone knows the risk, but this is definitely a piece of gear I'd love to see everyone have, as well as a solid helmet and some good shoes at least. You'll never be ATGAT, but a little Is still more than nothing

[@rubberskilla2991]

Damnnn i wanted to like it, but with how it goes over the jacket and not covering the collar bone, i cant say i do...if you go down, it will deploy, but be shreded apart and be un reusable at that point compared to being under my race/street jacket😑 they should have went in the same direction Alpinestars went...

[@patrickmchugh8039]

Definitely a valid concern on the abrasion resistance of the main construction itself, but just note that you can wear this unit over OR under your existing jacket as we talk about in the video. So technically your jacket would be the abrasion resistance asset while the airbag would be for impact protection.

[@rubberskilla2991]

@@patrickmchugh8039 yea i heard and understand that but by the looks of it, how most peoples and my own street/race jacket fit(if you buy the right size for your arms), would not work underneith. Sure you can buy a size upn but then have too long of arm sleaves and would be constantly pushing your gloves...

[@windyrun7979]

@@patrickmchugh8039 Normal jackets don't allow for the expansion of the airbag. I might crush your chest

[@patmchugh9438]

@@windyrun7979 That all depends on how your current jacket fits. If you are wearing a skin tight jacket without much stretch or anything, you should definitely be aware that when making your purchase decision the airbag may need to go over your jacket or you may need to replace it with a slightly larger one. If you have some give to allow for the expansion of the airbag, then it would not be a problem. It is all about knowing your own personal gear and making an educated decision for the protection you are after.

[@windyrun7979]

@@patmchugh9438 There's a reason why a stars jackets are designated as Tech Air. One of the features is the elasticated panels around shoulders and arms and stretch fabric everywhere..

[@r-rtz]

Kinda need to see it deployed / in action !!! Would you trust your life on how it looks over your jacket ???? Come on guys !? Smells buslhit !!!

[@ajk6656]

Just watch some MotoGP. They seem to trust their lives with it.

[@windyrun7979]

@@ajk6656 Not the same tech

[@KyleMicena]

@@windyrun7979 same tech just different algorithms in which it deploys. Still uses a GPS, Gyroscope and Accelerometer sensors just like their high end DAir products found in MotoGP. But it's designed for the street and the coverage area is a different than the coverage on a track.

[@windyrun7979]

@@KyleMicena The concern people are expressing stems from the comment that the user guide states the airbag only goes off after you have collided with something to protect you when you then hit pavement. You also agreed that the algorithms are different which is what I said also the airbag configurations look different if you look at pictures and the one video of where the smart jacket goes off. I'm also wondering if the jacket will hold up when it hits pavement when worn outside of your riding coat like the video says you can. If the stretchy cloth outer layer disintegrates in 1 second after hitting pavement what do you think will happen when the airbag is then sliding on asphalt? I'd like to know.

[@maherardat]

one of the reviews on your product page from a customer says "according to the Dainese user manual for this jacket it will not activate before your body hits a car or other object but will activate after you bounce off the car to protect your body when hitting the ground." PLEASE SOMEONE FROM REVZILLA CONFIRM OR DENIES THIS. Thanks.

[@RevZilla]

Since this is a very technical product, we asked Dainese to give us as specific an answer as they could: The Dainese Smart Jacket is an intelligent system that can provide both “Reactive” and “Proactive” protection, without the use of tethers or any other external sensors. As a “Proactive” garment the Smart Jacket is able to detect a Non-Impact crash scenario, highside or lowside, (with or without tumbling), and deploy in order to protect the wearer. “Proactive” protection does not require the system to detect any impact force on the motorcycle, or the rider. The “Smart Jacket”, using its multiple sensors and software, is able to anticipate the driver encountering a scenario the system recognizes as an impending “non-impact” crash and deploys the shield. As a “Reactive” garment the Smart Jacket is able to react to an “Impact” crash scenario as well. This can be any of the following possible impact crash scenarios: *Moving object striking a stationary rider *Moving object striking a moving rider *Moving rider striking a stationary object *Moving rider striking a moving object A “Reactive” crash scenario is an “Impact”, and is something that cannot be foreseen. The Smart Jacket is always anticipating a possible need for deployment, even in these unpredictable, and often violently fast impact crashes. Once the Brain of the Smart Jacket senses an initial impact, “FIRST IMPACT”, that requires a response, the system will jump into action and deploy the Shield. The system does not deploy prior to “First Impact”. First Impact is the initial point at which energy is being transferred from 1 object to another. Examples: *The front bumper of a car hitting the rear tire of a stopped motorcycle *The front tire or the motorcycle hitting the rear bumper of a car The brain of Smart Jacket can react incredibly fast to impact crashes, however it cannot predict an impending impact crash. Once the “First Impact” has occurred they system will deploy the Shield and start protecting prior to the “Second Impact”. The “Second Impact” is typically the one in which the wearer will begin transferring energy to other objects. Automobile Air Bags work in the same manner, the systems do not deploy before “First Impact”. The car you are driving in hits another object “First Impact”, the Airbag deploys prior to you hitting the dashboard “Second Impact”, protection achieved. All Impact detection systems are reactive, not proactive. These systems cannot predict something that is unpredictable, but they can react incredibly quickly to address the event. Although this explanation is incredibly long, the time frame from the point the system detects the “First Impact” and deploys to protect for the “Second Impact” is MILLISECONDS!!! These are fractions of a second in which you are not even able to blink your eye. The technology at work here is tried and true. Airbags systems have been in cars for years. Dainese has just compressed the technology into a wearable garment and refined it for personal protection with Dainese patented technology.

[@maherardat]

@@RevZilla exactly what I was hopped to get for an answer. Can't get any clearer. I am SOLD. I still would love to see a video of it being deployed just to see the area it is going to cover. But non the less. I am an adaptor. I currently have Helite air vest, but the ability to be able to wear an air vest under my Rukka jacket is awesome. Thanks guys.

[@RevZilla]

@@maherardat Thanks. For reference, there is a cutaway photo on the product page showing coverage when deployed. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-smart-jacket

[@GaryBeilby]

Americans say [ Deye-ah-nay-say ] while Australians say [ Day-neece ]. Crazy. Americans say [ Do-cardee ] while Auusies say [ Due-cattee ] lol

[@RevZilla]

Yes, but in fairness - we say Dainese like Dainese says Dainese, because Dainese is someone's last name with a specific pronunciation. We do butcher other words though NGL and there are tons of American's that get the italian name wrong.

[@edoardocesana5749]

So, basically, if i buy this airbag, i'll have to change all my jackets, like alpinestars...

[@RevZilla]

Not necessarily. If you don't have room inside your jacket, you can wear this on top of any riding jacket. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-smart-jacket

[@ThemadViking793]

Could I wear it under my Laguna Seca 4 suit, and under my Veloster leather jacket?

[@RevZilla]

If you have enough space in your race suit or Veloster jacket for the airbag to expand, then yes. If they are already very tight, then you might not have enough room. -DrewZilla

[@ThemadViking793]

@@RevZilla okay. Thank you very much. 👍

[@RevZilla]

You're welcome!

[@PSCadu]

Will it deploy if it loses GPS signal?

[@RevZilla]

Yes, as long as the unit is still detecting a moving bike or vibrations from the bike the algorithms will still be watching for abnormalities (a crash). - Pat

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

Not sure I could wear it.

[@danielrichmond5662]

This is not worth 700. That's basically a small motherboard with a gyroscope attached, wired into airbags. Maybe 400, if your getting high quality stuff. Overpriced out the ass

[@brianglendenning1632]

Clever piece of kit and well priced for what it is. If they could come up with a version for cyclists they would sell shiploads

[@bariti86]

Helite has vests for equestrians that might work for cyclists.

[@mikelarry5948]

Wow that sucks! No neck brace or Collar bone or shoulder protection and it doesn't work at stop Position like a stop sign getting hit in the back wow just like all Italian made things, are Over price yet Beautiful but with a Chinese mindsets for safety and quality. just stick with Japanese,Germans, French and the great U.S.A is the way to go

[@mohammedawad3142]

Hawdi

[@gunterfrohling4861]

I think I would feel weird wearing a bomb. Imagine you are standing in line at the gasstation and all of a sudden BOOOOOMPFFFFF hahahaha

[@louisortega5879]

You didnt even pay attention to the video it wont be active unless you are sitting on a running motorcycle or exceeding 6 mph haha

[@gunterfrohling4861]

@@louisortega5879 I realize that. But I would get paranoid hahaha

[@louisortega5879]

@@gunterfrohling4861 😁👌

[@maccam26]

@@louisortega5879 if the software doesn't glitch yes...