AIRBAG SYSTEMS FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
Unrivalled modern safety technology
The best protection with maximum comfort
Airbag systems in cars are long since tried and tested. Presumably nowadays it wouldn't occur to anybody to purchase a new car without airbags. Nowadays not even motorcycle riders have to go without the extra safety that this technology provides.
The first (mechanical) systems were introduced to the market at around the turn of the millennium. Since then the technology has developed rapidly: The airbags have become quicker, more reliable and more versatile; the protective effect is hardly comparable with conventional protectors. Furthermore, depending on the model, modern airbag waistcoats can also protect a much larger area of the body than classic back protectors: Shoulders, tailbones, ribs, kidneys and the internal organs in the chest and upper abdomen.
Two systems are currently on the market (and available at Louis): mechanical and electronic airbag waistcoats. The mechanical activation is performed by a ripcord which is connected to the motorcycle and abruptly opens a CO2 cartridge. On the electronic version motion sensors issue the activation signal. The air chambers are filled by special argon cartridges, similar to in cars.
The Smart Jacket HI VIS can be worn over or under any jacket and outfit, does not require connection to the motorcycle, is ventilated and easily foldable. It thus combines all the advantages of the last generation of Dainese D-air in a simple garment that can be worn anywhere.
All the safety of the Dainese airbag system used in MotoGP, developed over 25 years of research and testing on the road and on the track, is now combined in a simple jacket suitable for any use on the road. The Smart Jacket monitors what is happening around the motorcyclist 1000 times per second, activating the Shield always and only when it is really necessary. This ensures maximum protection for the wearer. A freedom that didn't exist before, and that you won't want to do without.
The Smart Jacket can be worn over or under any jacket and outfit, does not require connection to the motorcycle, is ventilated and easily foldable. It thus combines all the advantages of the last generation of Dainese D-air in a simple garment that can be worn anywhere.
All the safety of the Dainese airbag system used in MotoGP, developed over 25 years of research and testing on the road and on the track, is now combined in a simple jacket suitable for any use on the road. The Smart Jacket monitors what is happening around the motorcyclist 1000 times per second, activating the Shield always and only when it is really necessary. This ensures maximum protection for the wearer. A freedom that didn't exist before, and that you won't want to do without.
Alpinestars’ lightest autonomous Airbag System, Tech-Air 3 is designed to be worn over or under the motorcycle jacket, as the effective and practical choice for touring riders, urban city commuters and light off-road adventure riders.
Alpinestars’ crash detection triggering algorithm has been developed and refined with millions of kilometers 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 situation like a lowside or highside crash. In the event that Tech-Air 3 detects the start of a crash, the System will inflate the protective airbag in 50 milliseconds. In the event of a direct impact of the motorcycle with another vehicle or obstacle, the Tech-Air 3 System, is effective for the “first impact*,” which means that the System inflates before hitting the vehicle or obstacle against which the motorcycle will have the direct impact. The “first impact” test was performed in accordance with Dolomiticert Protocol where the airbag was tested within a speed range of 25 to 63 km/h. For more information on the envelope of protection, see the Tech-Air 3 User Manual.
Featuring a water resistant main chassis and a waterproof ECU and electronics, the slim, self-contained system can also be worn under a motorcycle jacket, including an Alpinestars’ Tech-Air Ready jacket, or any leather or textile jacket, providing that the jacket has sufficient space to accommodate the inflation of the airbag (approx. 4cm).Tech-Air 3 will allow riders to enjoy the daily commute even more, knowing they’re protected.
Easy activation via the Tech-Air APP!
The Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 is the cost-effective, universal solution which is not restricted to a specific jacket model. It fits under any (textile) jackets that are not cut too slim-fitting, but not necessarily under a sporty, close-fitting leather jacket. Therefore, it is imperative that you try on the Tech-Air 5 together with the jacket you intend to use.
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Tech-Air 10 is the latest innovative autonomous airbag in the Tech-Air family from Alpinestars. Derived from Alpinestars airbag technology used by MotoGP riders, Tech-Air 10 is a slim, self-contained, wearable airbag system that provides unparalleled body protection to racers, track day riders and road riders by covering the rider's shoulders, chest, entire back and hips.
The wired airbag from Bering: The C-Protect Air.
With many years of technical experience with electronic airbags, Bering wanted to offer its customers a cabled airbag based on the brand's legendary know-how. The C-Protect Air has been awarded the 2-star SRA seal, is Made in France and in no way resembles current market standards. It is made of softshell material and offers a discreet and efficient deployment that is unique in the field of wired airbags. This makes it the most competitive airbag on the market today.
