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Tech-Air Race-e System
$1,899.90
The result of over a decade of development in MotoGP and following on from Alpinestars' first-generation racing airbag system and the launch of the ground-breaking Tech-Air® Street, this latest version of Alpinestars Tech-Air® technology brings full upper body protection to serious track day and performance riders. Available separately and compatible with a range of Alpinestars leather suits and jackets, the Tech-Air® E-Race is completely self-contained, meaning there are no bike-to-rider set-up configurations required, which ensures the ultimate in convenience, freedom and versatility. When fully inflated, the system’s airbag offers critical protection to the back, the back part of the kidneys, chest and shoulders. Plus, with a simple upgrade the versatile system firmware, the E-Race system can be configured to run the Tech-Air® E-Street setting for non-race use in road and off-road situations.
Features:
- Ergonomically profiled, performance fit airbag system gives full upper body protection
- Optimised for use with Alpinestars compatible racing/performance leather suits and jackets
- Electronic Airbag Control Unit (ACU) incorporated within strong, lightweight, ergonomic polymer Level 2 back protector, optimised for race and track use
- Electronic sensors incorporated in the system’s chassis, mean the system is completely self-contained and allows it to be worn interchangeably with compatible garments
- Advanced multi-material main shell incorporates elastane, 2D mesh and nylon
- Interior comprises of perforated elastane, 3D mesh and soft touch edging for high levels of comfort
- Specially designed, race-developed back protector, offering comprehensive inflatable full upper body protection for back shoulders, back part of the kidney area, chest and upper abdomen
- Incorporates removable inner mesh and elastic Velcro waistband to position airbag system and ensure custom fit and improve adjustability
- Deployment system utilises argon inflator cartridges which are approved to ISO 14451 standard
- System’s firmware is upgradable and can be configured to run the Tech-Air® E-Street airbag settings for non-racing use in road and off-road situations
- ACU is seal-protected to ensure its all-weather performance
- System and componentry are approved to function in all weather conditions between -10 ⁰C and +50 ⁰C
- ACU has been homologated to ECE R10 04, which ensures the electromagnetic integrity and stability of the unit
- System uses an integrated, certified lithium ion battery, with a battery life of 25 hours and a recharge time of approximately six hours. Micro USB charger allows convenient recharging of system, with one hour of charging time giving four hours of riding coverage
- System features a convenient connection system, allowing it to be connected to a race suit quickly and easily for peace-of-mind activation of airbag and LED display
- System features dual charge capability for M-2XL sizes
- Colour coded front YKK zippers allow an easy and secure attachment to an outer jacket
- Category II approved to the 686/89/EEC European PPE Directive, using a version of EN1621-4:2013, which guarantees impact protection performance between 45 milliseconds to 5 seconds
- Design and manufacture approved to the 2007/23/EC pyrotechnic directive
Compatibility:
- Alpinestars clothing, which is prepared for use with the race airbag system
- Not suitable for clothing that is suitable for the street airbag system
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Our items are shipped from our Auckland-based storage facility or our shop, so please allow between 2-4 business days if you are in an urban area, and a little bit longer if you are a rural address.
We use NZCouriers and CourierPost as our shipping companies.
They cannot deliver to PO Boxes, and items must be signed for. If delivering to a company address, please ensure the company name is included in the address details. Please note: items purchased after 2.00pm may not be dispatched until the following business day.
Weekends and all public holidays are not classed as business days. Items purchased on non-business days will be processed on the first available business day.
If you are not 100% happy with your purchase, you can return it within 14 days of receipt for either an exchange, store credit or full refund of the price paid (less any shipping costs). Please adhere to the following conditions for returning your item:
- Items must be in new and saleable condition, with original packaging, labels, tags and all accessories intact
- Product packaging must be wrapped / protected before shipping to avoid damage. Do not stick anything to product packaging
- Items must be undamaged and unused
- Items must be returned freight paid (for your security, we recommend you use a courier that requires signature delivery)
- A note explaining the reason for return/exchange request and your contact details is sent with the item If you have any concerns about your return meeting these conditions, please contact us before sending, thereby avoiding unnecessary courier costs. Exchange Procedure If your original order qualified for freight free delivery, any additional exchanges on the same order will incur a freight charge.
Refund Policy Due to security measures, refunds will be processed back to the credit card or bank account used for the original payment. Refunds will be processed within 5 business days of receipt of the returned item. If an item needs to be returned due to a defect or warranty issue, please make contact with us and we will endeavour to sort it out for you.