Alpinestars Reveals New Tech For Motorcycle Airbag Jackets: Video

The idea of airbags in motorcycle safety equipment is quickly gathering pace, and now Alpinestars has revealed its take on the technology.

Called the Tech-Air, the Alpinestars version takes existing airbag jacket features and adds some modern touches; the result of ten years research, the company says.

Jackets for motorcycle riders that inflate during a collision have been on the market for a while, but many rely on a ‘ripcord’ method to be deployed.

This method tethers the rider to the bike, with the idea being that a sudden impact will throw the rider from their mount and pull the ripcord; thus activating the airbags.

The airbags themselves are usually inflated by a single-use gas canister, which is incorporated into the jacket.

Much like a motorcycle disc-brake lock, it is important for the rider to remember to uncouple themselves from the bike before dismounting, otherwise they may discharge the gas canister for no reason.

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