A new update to Alpinestars flagship Tech-Air airbag system for racers, trackday enthusiasts and sports road riders, the new FIM-approved 7X system has been refined to be sleeker and offer more protection than its predecessors. The system provides protection to the shoulders, chest and back, and the length has been extended to also protect the coccyx. There are two app-switchable modes – race and street – which have optimised algorithms for each scenario. It can be worn as a standalone system under a suitable leather suit or jacket, or it can be worn as an integrated system with Tech-Air compatible garments, which adds an LED status display on the left sleeve.
The 7X uses 12 integrated sensors, three triaxial accelerometers and a triaxial gyroscope to constantly monitor the rider and send the results to the ECU, which then uses the appropriate algorithm to identify a crash situation, triggering the system and inflating the airbag within 44 milliseconds. Alpinestars says an inflated airbag reduces impact forces by up to 90% compared to regular CE level-1 protectors. Battery life is up to 20 hours, and the Tech-Air 7X is Bluetooth enabled, allowing over-the-air software updates.
It comes in sizes XS to 2XL for an SRP of £949.99.
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