Has anyone bought the new Alpinestars Tech Air airbag? I was wondering about ease of arming the system. There was a review from a European that said arming was flaky. I was wondering if they fixed it in the USA version.
I saw another manufacturer's airbag jacket/vest (don't remember which) at the Long Beach show. It was much simpler deploying by a lanyard when being ejected from the bike. It too is reusable.
The use of accelerometers would seem to cover more bases regarding types of impacts.
I've got a Helite. It is HOT in the summer. I'm hoping this will be more comfortable. They are faster deploying (for when you T bone that car) and offer shoulder protection. They are the only bag I've seen with shoulder protection. I'm going to get it, but I do want to see a review. Somebody posted a review of the Jacket and said it saved his bacon when he slid into an intersection. He said he landed on his shoulder and it felt like he fell on a firm mattress. He didn't offer any insights on arming and comfort.
The Tech Air is attached INSIDE one of the 2 approved jackets. It can go from one jacket to the other. Right now there are only 2, but I imagine there will be more at some point. It can be recharged, but it has to be sent off. It also has to be sent off after so many years for an inspection. After my Hit Air (my first airbag) failed to deploy after a ruptured bladder, I totaly understand the need for that.
Someone reviewed it over on ADV rider, so I ordered it today. I got the mesh jacket. I figure I'll wear a Froggs Toggs upper when it is cold or raining. I normally ride in the heat of the summer, and the non mesh jackets are hot for our climate.
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