Alpinestars - Tech Air 5 Plasma

Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern motorcycling safety, the innovative and ultra-lightweight Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Airbag System is engineered to fit seamlessly under a jacket, ensuring a supremely comfortable and adaptive fit. The System's ultra-slim profile delivers an "invisible under the jacket" feel, offering unrestricted movement while providing advanced protection for an enhanced riding experience.

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Features:

• Weighing just 1,530 g, the Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA is more than 25% lighter than the Tech-Air® 5, making it the lightest Tech-Air® System to date
• An all-new single-canister design reduces weight, enables faster airbag inflation, and simplifies servicing for quick turnaround
• The quick-release cover, secured with a Velcro hook-and-loop attachment, allows for easy access to the gas inflator—riders can simply insert a finger into the recess and lift the cover to detach it to access the gas inflator. In countries where gas inflator handling and self-replacement by individuals is permitted by local regulations, riders can quickly replace the gas inflator for continued protection on the ride
• The Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA's features a fully modular construction, allowing riders to quickly disassemble the System for maintenance and cleaning. Simply unzip the rear stretch mesh panel, release the quick-access cover, detach both the back protector and airbag from the vest, and remove the LED Display and Activation Zip. This user-friendly design enables quick airbag removal for vest cleaning, providing effortless reassembly of the System. Servicing key components, including gas inflator replacement, is also quick and hassle-free—ensuring seamless functionality with minimal effort
• Provides up to 30 hours of riding time, ensuring reliability for long rides
• Available in eight sizes from XS to 4XL, offering a tailored fit designed to accommodate a wide range of body shapes
• The Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA features three Riding Modes: STREET, OFF-ROAD, and RACE. After the System has been correctly switched on, the User can easily switch between the three different Riding Modes by pressing the button integrated in the LED Display
• When zipped up, the Tech-Air® 5 Plasma automatically activates via a separate internal magnetic sensor, and the LED Display on the lower chest will not only visually indicate the System's operational status, but will trigger a short (1 second) haptic vibration alert to notify the rider and confirm when the System is armed. The System generates a long vibration (3 seconds) when turned off or if the System shows a red Status LED

Construction:

• Breathable, Adaptive Fit: Ultra-thin mono-layer stretch mesh construction at the collar, underarms, and front of the body, for an enhanced adaptive performance fit and superior breathability
• Optimized Mobility: Ergonomic sleeves with a deeper cut around the armpits for enhanced mobility and comfort
• Extended Coverage: Cut longer at the rear for enhanced coverage and protection, with a contoured, low-cut neck for reduced material contact with skin for added comfort
• Ventilation Compatibility: Specifically engineered to be used with Alpinestars jacket ventilation systems for optimized airflow and breathability
• Optimized Airbag Design: Anatomically designed to increase the envelope of protection. The airbag features strategically positioned cutaways that contour to the rider's body for superior impact protection of the back, check, ribs, and shoulders, while also minimizing material volume
• Minimal Use of Plastic Components: for a low weight to performance ratio, while maintaining maximum airflow and freedom of movement

Protection:

• Active Protection: The airbag provides comprehensive full upper-body coverage, safeguarding the chest, ribs, back, and shoulders
• Integrated Back Protector: Constructed with Nucleon PLASMA viscoelastic compound and co-injected with advanced elastomer compounds for an ultra-slim profile, maximum weight savings, and superior flexibility
• Stealth Back Protector Design: The streamlined back protector contours to the electronics case for a seamless and 'invisible' fit under the jacket profile
• The Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA System is Category II certified PPE under European Regulation (UE) 2016/425 and complies with UK legislation
• Passive back protector: CE certified to EN1621-2:2014 Level 1 (Full Back)
• Inflatable protector: CE certified to EN 1621-4:2013 Level 1 (Full Back)
• Certified as a Class C undergarment per EN 17092-6:2020