Source: MotorcyclistOnline.com
Alpinestars moved the protective garment industry forward by leaps and bounds when it brought its race-developed Tech-Air airbag system to the masses, and now it raises the stakes again with the new Tech-Air 7x, starting at $999.95.Editor’s note: We evaluated Alpinestars dedicated off-road autonomous airbag vest during the Alpinestars Off-Road Airbag Vest Review With Videos article. Also check out the Alpinestars Shows off Tech-Air 10 Motorcycle Airbag 2022 article for insight into its sister product, with hip protection for street and/or track riding.The new Alpinestars Tech-Air 7x airbag system is available now, starting at $999.95. (Alpinestars/)This fully autonomous airbag system makes use of 12 integrated sensors that will activate inflation within 44 milliseconds of detecting a crash scenario. This system has been shown to reduce impact force by up to 90 percent when compared to typical CE Level 1 protectors.The 7x provides protection to the upper body, including the shoulders, chest, and back. It is designed to be worn under any race suit or jacket with enough space to allow for inflation and features a generous ventilation system to ensure breathability.The Tech-Air 7x is designed to fit under any race suit or riding jacket that has room to accommodate the airbag deployment. (Alpinestars/)The 7x turns on when the magnetic closure flaps are secured and the system deactivates when they’re opened. It features two different ride modes, one for race scenarios and one for road riding. It also features a dual-deployment design, meaning riders can get two airbag inflations before recharging the rapid gas inflator. The system is designed to activate four airbag deployments before it needs to be serviced.The 7x offers two deployments before the gas inflator needs to be recharged and four deployments before needing service. (Alpinestars/)The Bluetooth-enabled 7x pairs to the Tech-Air app where riders can review battery information, ride time, charge status, and the number of inflations available.Sizes range from XS to XXL and the unit is available now from Alpinestars or other recognized Alpinestars dealers.The Tech-Air 7x promises to reduce impact force by up to 90 percent compared to CE Level 1 protectors. (Alpinestars/)
