Cycle News Staff | March 15, 2024
Alpinestars incorporated its Tech-Air autonomous Airbag System into vests, one made from leather and the other made from canvas. The new Tech-Air 3 were launched at the 2024 Daytona Bike Week.
Aimed at V-twin riders, touring riders, urban commuters and weekend warriors, the Tech-Air 3 leather and canvas vests are packable and autonomous. They can be worn over or under a motorcycle jacket, and the all-weather outer chassis has openings for adding sewn-on patches or embroidery, if desired.
MSRP for the leather vest is $749.95 while the Canvas is $50 less, at $699.95. Sizes for both range for XS through 4XL.
Here is the complete press release from Alpinestars…
Daytona Beach, FL — Alpinestars is launching the new Tech-Air 3 Leather & Canvas vests at the legendary Daytona Bike Week. Alpinestars’ packable autonomous Airbag System is designed to ideally be worn over a motorcycle jacket, but can be worn under the jacket as well, providing effective and practical protection for V-Twin riders, touring riders, urban city commuters, and weekend warriors who want to ride protected.
The latest addition to the Alpinestars’ Tech-Air family, Tech-Air 3 Leather & Canvas Systems enable riders of all disciplines to benefit from a standalone, wearable garment featuring all the protection that Tech-Air delivers, regardless of the bike they ride, or the style of riding they do.
Engineered to be worn in all weather conditions, the Tech-Air 3 System’s lightweight construction and packable design allow it to be quickly folded up and stowed in a backpack, saddle bag, top case, or pannier when not in use.
Both the Leather and Canvas Systems’ outer chassis design also provides openings to allow customization through the sewing of patches or embroidery, if desired.
VIDEO | Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Leather and Canvas
AI Technology and Crash Monitoring Performance
The state-of-the-art Tech-Air System uses an advanced crash detection algorithm that leverages AI to deploy the airbag precisely when needed. The Leather and Canvas Tech-Air 3 incorporates 6 integrated sensors (1 triaxial accelerometer and 1 triaxial gyroscope) to provide the best crash monitoring performance and active airbag protection in a variety of dynamic street riding scenarios, even when stopped.
An LED display on the front chest indicates the airbag’s operational status. The LED display also incorporates a haptic alert, which vibrates to confirm the System is armed and alerts the rider when the battery is running low.
Protection
Alpinestars’ crash detection triggering algorithm has been developed and refined over millions of miles of riding data and thousands of crashes, allowing the system to accurately assess when to deploy the airbag ahead of an impact or other dangerous situations like a lowside or highside crash. In the event the Tech-Air 3 detects the start of a crash, the System will activate the protective airbag in milliseconds, providing upper body protection, and reducing up to 95% of the impact energy transferred to the rider anywhere the airbag protects, which includes the full chest and back.
System Operational Status
A discretely hidden but easily visible LED display on the front chest indicates the Airbag System’s operational status and incorporates a haptic alert, which vibrates to confirm the System is armed, as well as alerts the rider when the battery is running low. Bluetooth connectivity to a Tech-Air app allows monitoring of both the System’s operational status and battery status and mapping of your journey via MyRide.
Tech-Air App and System Software Updates
When it comes to other features and benefits, the Tech-Air 3 Leather & Canvas Systems are Bluetooth-enabled, allowing riders to easily update their System with new releases of the software via the free Tech-Air app. Additionally, there is a wide variety of functionalities within the app, giving riders the ability to check System status, consult the User Manual, and record their rides on an enhanced Google map, just to name a few. Regarding battery life, a fully charged battery will provide the system with 40 hours of active ride time. A low battery will fully charge in about 4 hours; charging the battery for approximately 1 hour will provide approximately 8-10 hours of riding time.
Stylish, practical and secure, the Leather and Canvas Tech-Air 3 vests suit any rider seeking the highest levels of active protection. Wear it over or under your jacket (provided that the jacket offers room to accommodate the inflation of the airbag) for peace of mind on every ride.
For more information on Tech-Air 3 Leather & Canvas Versions, click the following links or visit the alpinestars.com:
Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Leather Vest
Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Canvas Vest
