A Self-Contained Sleeveless Vest
Inflation in 50 MS, 6 sensors, chest & back air cushions, 40 hours of life battery
Present in the motorcycle airbag vest segment for many years, Alpinestars took a step forward two years ago by marketing the Tech-Air 5, a stand-alone model covering the entire upper part of the body and which can be used under a jacket. At the beginning of the year, the transalpine brand had announced that its range would expand with three other models with different positioning. After the Tech-Air 10 racing airbag, it is now the Tech-Air 3 urban model to be launched on the market.
This is the most accessible motorcycle airbag in the range and which takes the form of an autonomous sleeveless vest to be worn over or under a jacket. The equipment manufacturer presents it as a model as well suited to driving on the road as it is to urban developments.
Equipped with six sensors including three accelerometers and three gyroscopes, the vest works thanks to an algorithm which detects the different fall or collision scenarios to deploy the airbag both while driving and when stationary. Deployment is effective in 50 milliseconds to ensure full inflation before first impact.
The Tech-Air 3 features a diagonal magnetic zipper that allows the vest to be put on when closed. An indicator on the chest confirms the proper functioning of the device by an LED and a haptic system. The integrated lithium-ion battery offers up to 40 hours of autonomy and recharges in 4 hours.
The vest also has Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 connectivity which allows battery level and operating status to be tracked via the Tech-Air app. The Tech has also a zipped pocket on the left side, an internal pocket to house a back protector and is also available in a Stella women’s version with similar characteristics.
Available from XS to 4XL in black and fluorescent, the Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 airbag vest is sold for £499.99, or £150 less than the Tech-Air 5.
Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 airbag features
- Autonomous sleeveless airbag vest
- 6 sensors: 3 accelerometers, 3 gyroscopes
- Inflation in 50 milliseconds
- Automatic activation via magnetic zipper
- Diagonal closure
- LED display on the chest with haptic alert
- Back pocket
- Bluetooth LE 5.0 connectivity with Tech-Air application (operation, battery and detailed routes
- Built-in lithium-ion battery
- 40 hours of autonomy, recharge in 4 hours
- Gas cartridge, wiring, ECU and removable airbag for washing
- PPE certified according to standard EN1621-4:2013 level 2
- Women’s version “Stella”
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