Alpinestars has redefined protection for motorcyclists ever since the company was established in 1963, and today sees the brand launching Tech-Air 7x, the all-new, autonomous motorcycling airbag system.
Tech-Air 7x is the latest addition to the Alpinestars Tech-Air family, which includes the Tech-Air 10, Tech-Air 5, Tech-Air 3, and Tech-Air OFF-ROAD systems. Alpinestars continues to lead the way in active air-bag technology for riders and their passengers. The all-new Tech-Air 7x is a definitive demonstration of Alpinestars' continued commitment to making the most versatile airbag technology products in the industry.
- The Tech-Air7x system was developed for Road Racing competitions, with full coverage protection focused on the upper body. (Full-Back, Full-Chest, Collar Bones, and Shoulders) The Tech-Air7x system replaces the Tech-Air RACE, with the latest innovations coming from the Alpinestars research and development team. This autonomous system complements the existing range Tech-Air 10, Tech-Air 5, and Tech-Air 3 systems.
- Like the Tech-Air RACE, one of the key features of the Tech-Air 7x is its integration (via attachment) to Alpinestars Tech-Air compatible garments for increased practicality and comfort with select Alpinestars racing leather suits and jackets. Tech-Air 7x is also compatible with garments as a stand-alone Tech-Air vest (Similar to Tech-Air 5) with a converter kit included in the package.
- The Tech-Air 7x supports dual deployments with the end user being able to replace the canisters for the first four deployments before sending it in for full service and airbag bladder replacement.
- A convenience feature of Tech-Air 7x is the USB-C charging port located in the activation flap on the chest. It's easily accessible even when the system is integrated inside a suit or jacket.
Technology:
- The latest evolution of the Tech-Air wearable technology features a more compact and complete active electronic system that features 12 sensors (four tri-axial sensors). One tri-axial accelerometer and one tri-axial gyroscope located on the main electronic control unit. Additional two tri-axial accelerometers located on the shoulders for the improvement of performance on track and a crash algorithm that leverages AI to accurately monitor when to deploy the airbag in the event of a crash.
- The system is also extremely easy to use, just zip up the vest and close the magnetic flap and you're ready to ride. An LED display indicates the airbag's operational status, and the integrated, certified lithium-ion battery has a battery life of 25 hours of riding time.
- Tech-Air 7x has Bluetooth connectivity and an accompanying Tech-Air App, which uses the rider's phone to display the system's operational status, battery status, and a detailed analysis of a ride; the system's firmware can also be updated directly via the app.
Over 20 years ago, Alpinestars began development on the original Tech-Air system. When launched in the market in 2011, the Tech-Air system was recognized as the world's first airbag providing full upper body protection with a completely independent electronic management system, in addition to having the versatility of the vest which could be easily zipped into a variety of Tech-Air compatible jackets. In December 2019, Tech-Air 5 was recognized by CES as one of the must-see innovative products in the Wearables Technology Marketplace.
