Alpinestars Tech Air Vest Race System - Black/Fluo 2XL / 48

Alpinestars Tech Air Vest 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 Tech Leather Suit V2, GP Pro Leather Suit, Missile Suit, Missile Leather Jacket, Charlie Tech-Air® Jacket, T-Missile Air Jacket and T-Missile Drystar Jacket. 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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CONSTRUCTION

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

• 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.

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

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• System features Dual Charge capability for M-XL sizes

NOTE: 2XL garments have only single charge capacity

How is my item sent?

Free delivery on all orders (Mainland UK only)

If your order is over £100 or a heavy item, it will usually be delivered by DHL Express. Our back-office systems are fully integrated with our couriers which means that the second your parcel is dispatched you will be sent an email containing your tracking details. This allows both you and us to track your parcel's every move from our door to yours!

Small items and orders less than £100 are usually sent via Royal Mail, however you will have the option to upgrade the delivery service if you wish. DHL Express and Royal Mail make daily collections from our warehouse in the UK.

How long will it take to receive my order?

We always endeavor to dispatch orders the same working day where possible, if ordered before 4pm Monday to Friday. However, any goods ordered after 4pm on Fridays or over the weekend may not be dispatched until Monday.  Upon purchase of your item, you will be presented with various delivery options which will inform you of the delivery timescales available.

Shipping UK -1-3 Days

Shipping international approx. timescales:

Standard International deliveries 5-10 Days     Expedited 1-5 Days

FAQ Section Below:

All delivery timescales are subject to stock availability.

PLEASE NOTE THAT EXPRESS COURIER SERVICES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR UK MAINLAND (excludes Scottish Highlands / N Ireland)

ALSO NOTE THAT INTERNATIONAL DELIVERYS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO MAINLAND DESTINATIONS (Surcharges may apply)

How can I track my order?

Once your item is dispatched you will receive an e-mail/Text with a tracking number (where applicable) that will allow you to track the status of your delivery.

What happens if I’m out when you deliver?

If you are unable to be home when we deliver the courier will leave a card stating that they have attempted to deliver your package while you were out. You can then either collect your items from your local depot, whose address will be on the card, or alternatively you can contact the courier to arrange re-delivery.

Will you deliver to an alternative delivery address?

As a security measure to protect our customers and ourselves from fraud we will only dispatch items to the address where your credit/debit card is registered or if paying via PayPal to your PayPal registered address.

What if there is a problem with my product?

If you are in any way unsatisfied with the product you have received, you may return it to us for a full refund any time up to 30 days after you have received the goods providing the goods are unused and still have their original packaging.  For more information about returns please see the returns tab.

We do advise that you check your goods thoroughly on receipt as you are signing to say that you received them in good condition.

If you notice any damage on the package or if you think it has been mishandled always sign as “damaged”.

What happens if I do not receive my goods?

If your item does not arrive in time as promised at check out, please contact us on 01325 333346 or support@msgbikegear.co.uk.

In the unlikely event that goods are lost in transit, they cannot be classified as missing until after 7 days (14 days for International). However, liability for goods lost in transit is borne by ourselves and in this event we will either dispatch replacement items out to you as soon as the original items are confirmed as missing or we will offer you a full refund.