"TECH-AIR™ RACE SYSTEM
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. Sold separately and compatible with the new GP Pro Leather Suit, the Tech-Air™ 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, kidneys, chest and shoulders. Plus, with a simple upgrade the versatile system firmware, the Race system can be configured to run the Tech-Air™ Street setting for non-race use in road and off-road situations.
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http://www.alpinestars.com/tech-airtm-race-system#.WYMrfK2ZN4k



CONSTRUCTION

• Ergonomically profiled, performance fit airbag vest optimized for use with compatible racing/performance riding airbag leather suit.

PERFORMANCE INNOVATIONS

• Electronic Airbag Control Unit (ACU) incorporated within strong, lightweight, ergonomic polymer back protector, optimized for race and track use.

• Electronic sensors incorporated in the system’s chassis, mean vest is completely self-contained and allows it to be worn interchangeably with compatible garments.

• Advanced multi-material main shell incorporates Lycra®, 2D mesh and Cordura.

• Interior comprises of perforated Lycra, 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, 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 utilizes argon inflator cartridges which are CE certified to ISO 14451 standard.

• System’s firmware is upgradable and can be configured to run the Tech-Air Street airbag settings for non-racing use in road and off-road situations.

• ACU is seal-protected within vest to ensure its all-weather performance and the vest and componentry are certified to function in all weather conditions between -10⁰C and +50⁰C.

• 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 6 hours. Micro USB charger allows convenient recharging of system, with one hour of charging time giving four hours of riding coverage.

• System vest incorporates convenient connection system, allowing system to be connected to race suit quickly and easily for peace-of-mind activation of airbag and LED display.

• Color coded front YKK zippers allow for vest to be easily and securely attached to outer jacket.

• Category II CE Certified 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 CE certified to the 2007/23/EC pyrotechnic directive.

The comments by the guy in the article said when it inflated it was an instantaneous impact on his entire body.  
"Tremendous pressure pushes on my chest, shoulders, ribs, kidneys, and back.  It's not a pleasant sensation, but in a real accident, it's a pain I'd be happy to feel."

It all happens in 25 milliseconds... BANG !

verslagen1 wrote on 08/03/17 at 08:32:51:


I ride on occasion with a guy that has the MLV vest.  He says it works quite well!   I think he has tested it at least twice!    That's him on the left.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdH8e22x74Q

The tech-air expands under the suit compressing the rider.
Sounds like that could get uncomfortable real quick and any cries for help end up being a high pitched squeaky voice.
And I don't want to wear a suit every time I get on a bike.

verslagen1 wrote on 08/03/17 at 12:02:54:
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Yeah, might be better to just slow the blank down and get some skills.   These guys ever hear of track days?  Obviously, I don't think much of the sportbike scene.  Bunch of douchebags in my book.  If you want to race, the go to the track.  Roads are for riding.

You might think of being thrown clear of the bike and landing face down and deployment of air bag throwing you back in the air only to land again without it possibly causing you to roll rather than sliding breaking arms & legs , I would rather just slide !

Sliding is one thing but an impact is diff-er-ent.
There is no tuck and roll or any other action you may think you would like to do.  In that 1/100th of a second, or even less, you cannot do squat.
Open impact your body is flung like a rag doll, you are totally out of control of yourself.  You may or may not wake up after your broken body comes to an abrupt halt when you hit the ground.