Tech-Air Off-Road: Setting the New Standard for Off-Road Riding Safety
Off-road riding can be an exhilarating and adrenaline-fueled experience, but it also comes with serious risks. To minimize these risks and provide maximum protection to riders, Alpinestars latest innovation, the Tech-Air Off-Road, is setting the new standard for off-road riding safety.
Innovative Design and Superior Protection
Tech-Air Off-Road is designed as a FIM homologated Airbag System specifically to tackle the rigors of Rally riding. Developed and tested since 2017, including in the toughest conditions of events like the Dakar Rally, the world’s toughest off-road race, this system offers the most advanced active airbag technology for off-road riding.
When the system’s active airbag is inflated, it provides CE Level 1 full chest and back protection, along with coverage to the shoulders, neck, and arms in the event of a crash. This protection is designed to maximize rider safety.
Various Riding Modes
Tech-Air Off-Road offers three different riding modes: ENDURO, RALLY, and STREET. Each mode is optimized to adapt to different riding scenarios:
STREET Mode: Is specifically designed among the various riding modes offered by Tech-Air Off-Road to ensure the safety of riders traveling on asphalt roads. This mode provides additional protection and security to riders in unexpected situations, thereby ensuring the highest level of safety in any hazardous conditions
ENDURO Mode: Optimized for low and medium speed trails where riders navigate unpaved surfaces like gravel, riverbeds, mud, and other natural terrain. This mode focuses on scenarios involving lower speeds and maneuvering through obstacles and hills.
RALLY Mode: Optimized for fast off-road action on any type of terrain, including longer straight sections with multiple bumps and different types of terrain crossed at higher speeds. This mode adapts to typical Rally environments like desert terrain, gravel, and open countryside settings.
Safety and Durability at the Forefront
Tech-Air Off-Road is designed to provide top-level protection and durability for off-road riding. The integrated Alpinestars Off-Road Protection Jacket, in which the system is integrated, is designed to provide additional protection against risks such as gravel, debris, and other obstacles.
This innovative system is designed to ensure rider safety and enjoyment in all types of terrain and riding conditions.
Innovative Features of the Alpinestars Off-Road Protection Jacket
The Alpinestars Off-Road Protection Jacket, which perfectly complements the Tech-Air Off-Road System, sets a new standard for rider safety and comfort. Crafted from premium materials and featuring innovative Nucleon Cell technology, this jacket offers superior ventilation, lightweight construction, and ergonomic design, enhancing performance on rugged terrain.
This jacket is compliant with CE Level 2 standards for chest protection and CE Level 1 standards for back, elbow, and shoulder protection, ensuring riders are protected from impacts while maintaining optimal mobility. Additional features such as compatibility with hydration packs and ergonomic design provide riders with increased comfort and convenience on challenging terrain.
Additionally, the ECU of the Tech-Air Off-Road System is meticulously housed within the vest with seal protection, ensuring optimal performance regardless of weather conditions. Certified to operate smoothly between -10°C and 50°C, the vest provides riders with reliability even in the most challenging environments.
Certified to the ECE R10 04 standard, it underscores the unit’s electromagnetic integrity and stability, adhering to stringent safety standards.
But the innovation doesn’t stop there. Bluetooth connectivity to the Tech-Air® App offers riders real-time access to crucial information such as operational status, battery health, and even trip records from their mobile devices (subject to network coverage).
Perhaps most impressively, users can easily update the system’s firmware via the Tech-Air App, ensuring access to the latest crash detection algorithms and enhancements at all times.
