Shoutout to RevZilla for getting involved with the creators at ground level for us. I've been wearing the Tech-Air 5 and believe it's worth every penny.
Has it deployed for any reason? I'm concerned about reliability of electronic deployment. Nothing explains how the deployment logic works, just marketing bullshit like this.
@@justcommenting4981 Zero issues in over a year. App works great. There are videos from Astars explaining how the deployments work, just search for their own product videos.
OC I prefer the Helite E-Turtle2. Same tech just goes over the jacket. It could be my imagination but it covers more and inflates more because it fits over your gear. You should include it in your comparison video. It's a different option because it goes over
@@Waldo1122 I would rather walk away sweaty than not walk. The Helite you can recharge the system. The Alpine Stars and the others you have to send it in to the company and they service it and determine if it's safe for you
@@carlosvejar3938 With the Tech-air 5 you have to send it back in because of the specific canisters that they used which inflates much faster than Helites canisters. On the new Tech air models such as the tech air 7x you can now replace the canisters yourself up to 4 times.
I recently picked up the Dainese Smart Jacket LS Sport. It’s great to see the numerous airbag options available to us riders to help keep us safer on the roads!
I’ve been using a tether strap air bag since I took up riding again last year. Fits neatly over any riding gear. Still wear regular riding jacket(s) and pants depending on the weather, but the airbag always goes on top. I use a Japanese manufacturer called Hit-air - great quality at affordable price point. They have various options with and without a back protector included. I choose to have the back protector as part of my riding jacket and simply put a light airbag on top.
I have Helite E-Moov backpack. I wont ride without it. I needed a backpack (sportbike rider) and this was perfect for me. I can detach the backpack part if its a quick ride and I dont need any storage. Then its just an airvest. Also I like the fact its only £60 to replace the cartridge and you can do it yourself. Any Airbag is better than none. Ride safe.
I own a tech air 5 and it's already saved my ass once. The only issue is trying to get it repacked... gotta ship it across the country and pay $180 + shipping both ways. Wish I went with a Helite backpack for that reason but other than that it's solid.
You mentioned how the heavy backpack bothers your shoulder. Heavy backpacks bother me as well due to the arthritis in my back. I have an MT09SP and I recently got a “Nelson Rigg” brand tail bag. It’s a total lifesaver for day trips. I had been putting it off because bags are all so expensive. Nelson Rigg is actually cheap. $120 for a durable, high quality, lifetime warranty bag. I got the middle size tail bag it fits the MT’s tail perfectly. It has surprisingly large capacity too. For size reference, it can easily fit 12 water bottles (standard 16.9fl oz size). I can’t feel it unless I scoot wayyy back on the seat. It also comes with a 100% waterproof cover. And it’s super easy to take off and put back on. When you take it off you can tuck in the straps and you don’t even know your bike has a bag attachment. lol I’m not a sponsor but I totally would be one. All the money I saved on the bag, I can put towards my airbag vest 💪🏼🥳
I have the Dainese version, which they recently had on sale for mid $500's. One thing that could be a difference is that you can take it to a Dainese store and get it repacked by certified techs and not have to mail it in. The store I bought mine from said they can recertify it in about an hour. Also, I'm sure the Alpinestars does it, but it also protects you from being hit from behind, such as at a stoplight. Honestly, it's a cheap insurance policy to have since people cannot drive at all.
I recently purchased the Tech-Air Off Road system. I have ridden with it several times on my Dual-sport. It's a little warm, but I live in Az, and it's summertime. I have ridden with it on up to 94 degrees. I am sold on it. Little heavy to pickup, but it's not bad once I put it on. I am going to pick up a Tech-Air 5 for when I ride the Harley. Thanks for the video.
OC alpinestars LITERALLY saved my life some 12 years ago. And when I was finally able to get another bike my wife said get the best gear available. So i got the tech 5 and tech 3 leather.
I tried on a Tech Air 3 and 5 at a CycleGear store and they were too hot and uncomfortable, so I bought a Klim A1 Rally and that hit the spot. Been using it a year so far and it has been great.
I've been eyeing the Revit one (same as the Tech Air 5 but I heard the ergos are a bit nicer) because I had a small crash last year that broke my collarbone. Thankfully my insurance picked up the bill because the resulting surgeries and hospital stays were well in excess of $100,000. The only thing stopping me is actually what I'd do with it when I pull up somewhere if I was meeting friends. But I think the actual answer is "I'd figure something out" and safety trumps that.
I bought the Alpinestars Tech Air 3. It broke after 3 short rides. Just stopped turning on. Alpinestars had me do a battery reset, but it still wouldn't turn on. They told me to email customer support for an RMA number. They didn't reply. I emailed them again, but still did not get back to me. I called them again. Customer service told me that I would have to wait for the RMA number to be emailed to me. After 2 months, still never got it. Customer service told me they are backed up, so I need to be patient for them to email me an RMA number. Still nothing. So I am out $600 on a POS pile of fabric, tech and batteries that don't even work. If Alpinestars is so backed up that they can't send me a simple RMA number to return the vest for replacement or repair, then they must have some big issues with quality and can't handle the returns. I'm done with Alpinestars because of this.
I was complaining on Facebook in a motorcycle group about warranties and that they are generally useless and should not be relied on. You comment proves my point.
@@spartanx169x Especially when you trust a company like Alpinestars, which has a decent reputation for quality. But now that I've had an issues like this, I'm staying away from them. I still hope they take care of it at some point, but for now, it's worthless to me.
I prefere the Helite Turtle (thetered version), because it goes over my jacket (as i'm 6'3" and 250 lbs, theres not much room in even the biggest jackets). I tested it and it works
I have 3 Helite airbag jackets, this Tech Air 5 to go with my 1-pc leathers, and Mocycle airbag jeans. I'll never go without an airbag on any of my rides!
OC: Best airbag vest I've used. It's so simple, a airbag vest is cheap insurance like frame sliders. Cuz what's a vest that costs up to 1k compared to over a 6 figure hospital bill. Really should be a nationwide law that all riders should be wearing one, especially since of late you see alot of riders dying while riding.
@@spartanx169x That's true. Yet alot of the recent deaths have been caused by car vs bike accidents where the rider high sides off over the bars or clipons and over the cars hood and even worse if the bike follows em over it. Yes if the bike follows you then crush injuries can still kill you, but if it doesn't then the airbag deploys protects your head, neck and spine. Trust me I've had a accident years ago when I had the green light and didn't slow down as it just turned green and entered the intersection only for a drunk driver to run the red and tag the rear of my bike highsiding me off into a parallel parked car. Had I a vest on it would've saved me months of recovery from cracked ribs, broken arm, concussion and back pain set to a 11.
They note how much room the jacket needs. They also have a formula using one's chest measurement and measuring their jacket to see if there is enough space
OC desperately need one of these, but don’t really want to spend that kind of money on a vest when you have to buy a compatible jacket as well. Help please.
You have to send it back to have it refilled at which point you subject yourself to their mercy - they might refill it or they might deny saying that it’s now defective at which point you’re gonna have to buy a new one or at least pay a significant amount to fix it. Sorry, but this one should be tethered and filled using a co2 cartridge, the rest is just inventing a problem to sell a solution.
On a previous video titled, "Is it SAFE Enough? | Ruroc Atlas 4.0 Track Unboxing and First Impressions" I reported it because you did not state your review was sponsored. It seems there is a bit of shady business going on with that company and the people that endorse its products. UA-cam requires creators to clearly inform their audience when a video includes paid promotion, sponsorship, or endorsement. This is to ensure transparency and to maintain trust with the viewer. If a creator fails to adequately disclose such relationships, it can be considered a violation of UA-cam’s terms of service, specifically their policies on transparency and honesty. This not only applies to UA-cam’s rules but also often aligns with federal advertising regulations in many countries, such as the FTC guidelines in the United States, which mandate clear and conspicuous disclosure of sponsorships.
These have been covered before I believe. The bladders inside are very easy to break so I doubt they will last more than one deployment. Additionally, you don’t need a computer to check if you’re crashing, a tether is just as effective. Another thing is refilling - since you have to send it to them to refill you’re subjected to their mercy. Some they will refill, sure, but I’m willing to bet a good chunk of refill requests will be denied in the name of “safety concerns over the state of the internal bladder” (and profits from the bladder repair). So all in all, airbags are the solution, just not this one. Edit 1: I love that companies call linear regression “AI” Edit 2: I have doubts about how much this airbag is stiffening around and supporting a neck in a helmet, it looks way too flat to offer any kind of protection around that area.
That's not true. My suit is very snug with it on, and they showed me where the vest would take the slack from my suit. You have more slack than you think you do. Though they did they you won't be able to breathe after it goes off, but you would just unzip your jacket/suit to give you breathing room.
Personally this is getting to the point maybe you shouldn't ride if your risk reward line is going this far.... Because an airbag isn't gonna save your spine when a hotboxed charger snaps your spine.
That's a terrible attitude to have. That attitude breeds those hooligans who don't wear a helmet because "it wouldn't help anyway." Or just gear in general.
@@JamesExcell-InterJex Cost/benefit. Its different for everybody. I would love a $2000 Full leather race suit to wear. But I'm just not going to spend that kind of money. But what I will and can do is ride knowing the heightened risk and ride accordingly.
in my opinion, the airbag vest & full gear brings a sense of safety for you and your loved ones. Where bones are broken, you get bruises and inflammation. Thats about it. But if you want to compare to a full blown accident against a car, downplay these air bags...u must be a special kind of stoopid.
Shoutout to RevZilla for getting involved with the creators at ground level for us. I've been wearing the Tech-Air 5 and believe it's worth every penny.
Has it deployed for any reason? I'm concerned about reliability of electronic deployment. Nothing explains how the deployment logic works, just marketing bullshit like this.
@@justcommenting4981 Zero issues in over a year. App works great. There are videos from Astars explaining how the deployments work, just search for their own product videos.
OC I prefer the Helite E-Turtle2. Same tech just goes over the jacket. It could be my imagination but it covers more and inflates more because it fits over your gear. You should include it in your comparison video. It's a different option because it goes over
The E-Turtle has more coverage but it doesn't exhaust heat as well as the tech-air. The main downside about gear is that it gets hot.
@@Waldo1122 I would rather walk away sweaty than not walk. The Helite you can recharge the system. The Alpine Stars and the others you have to send it in to the company and they service it and determine if it's safe for you
@@carlosvejar3938 With the Tech-air 5 you have to send it back in because of the specific canisters that they used which inflates much faster than Helites canisters. On the new Tech air models such as the tech air 7x you can now replace the canisters yourself up to 4 times.
@@Waldo1122 dats a good point
@@carlosvejar3938 not to mention the Astars costs $200 minimum to repack while the Helite costs $35-85
I recently picked up the Dainese Smart Jacket LS Sport. It’s great to see the numerous airbag options available to us riders to help keep us safer on the roads!
I’ve been using a tether strap air bag since I took up riding again last year. Fits neatly over any riding gear. Still wear regular riding jacket(s) and pants depending on the weather, but the airbag always goes on top.
I use a Japanese manufacturer called Hit-air - great quality at affordable price point. They have various options with and without a back protector included. I choose to have the back protector as part of my riding jacket and simply put a light airbag on top.
I have Helite E-Moov backpack. I wont ride without it. I needed a backpack (sportbike rider) and this was perfect for me. I can detach the backpack part if its a quick ride and I dont need any storage. Then its just an airvest. Also I like the fact its only £60 to replace the cartridge and you can do it yourself. Any Airbag is better than none. Ride safe.
I own a tech air 5 and it's already saved my ass once. The only issue is trying to get it repacked... gotta ship it across the country and pay $180 + shipping both ways. Wish I went with a Helite backpack for that reason but other than that it's solid.
Glad to hear that is did it's job when you needed it most!
You mentioned how the heavy backpack bothers your shoulder. Heavy backpacks bother me as well due to the arthritis in my back. I have an MT09SP and I recently got a “Nelson Rigg” brand tail bag. It’s a total lifesaver for day trips. I had been putting it off because bags are all so expensive. Nelson Rigg is actually cheap. $120 for a durable, high quality, lifetime warranty bag. I got the middle size tail bag it fits the MT’s tail perfectly. It has surprisingly large capacity too. For size reference, it can easily fit 12 water bottles (standard 16.9fl oz size). I can’t feel it unless I scoot wayyy back on the seat. It also comes with a 100% waterproof cover. And it’s super easy to take off and put back on. When you take it off you can tuck in the straps and you don’t even know your bike has a bag attachment.
lol I’m not a sponsor but I totally would be one.
All the money I saved on the bag, I can put towards my airbag vest 💪🏼🥳
I have the Dainese version, which they recently had on sale for mid $500's. One thing that could be a difference is that you can take it to a Dainese store and get it repacked by certified techs and not have to mail it in. The store I bought mine from said they can recertify it in about an hour. Also, I'm sure the Alpinestars does it, but it also protects you from being hit from behind, such as at a stoplight. Honestly, it's a cheap insurance policy to have since people cannot drive at all.
I recently purchased the Tech-Air Off Road system. I have ridden with it several times on my Dual-sport. It's a little warm, but I live in Az, and it's summertime. I have ridden with it on up to 94 degrees. I am sold on it. Little heavy to pickup, but it's not bad once I put it on. I am going to pick up a Tech-Air 5 for when I ride the Harley. Thanks for the video.
Got mine a few days ago. The magnetic usb cable did not charge my vest. Used a differed micro usb cable and it works fine now.
OC: a Review and comparison of all the vests would be cool even cooler if you are able to giveaway the ones you're not keeping 😎🤙🏼
OC alpinestars LITERALLY saved my life some 12 years ago. And when I was finally able to get another bike my wife said get the best gear available. So i got the tech 5 and tech 3 leather.
OC: You absolutely 1000% have to do a comparison video!
I tried on a Tech Air 3 and 5 at a CycleGear store and they were too hot and uncomfortable, so I bought a Klim A1 Rally and that hit the spot. Been using it a year so far and it has been great.
Thank You. Yes comparison would be perfect.
Love this take Chase! Thanks for the deep dive!
bro put the Vsauce question music 0:32 😂
I've been eyeing the Revit one (same as the Tech Air 5 but I heard the ergos are a bit nicer) because I had a small crash last year that broke my collarbone. Thankfully my insurance picked up the bill because the resulting surgeries and hospital stays were well in excess of $100,000. The only thing stopping me is actually what I'd do with it when I pull up somewhere if I was meeting friends. But I think the actual answer is "I'd figure something out" and safety trumps that.
I bought the Alpinestars Tech Air 3. It broke after 3 short rides. Just stopped turning on. Alpinestars had me do a battery reset, but it still wouldn't turn on. They told me to email customer support for an RMA number. They didn't reply. I emailed them again, but still did not get back to me. I called them again. Customer service told me that I would have to wait for the RMA number to be emailed to me. After 2 months, still never got it. Customer service told me they are backed up, so I need to be patient for them to email me an RMA number. Still nothing. So I am out $600 on a POS pile of fabric, tech and batteries that don't even work. If Alpinestars is so backed up that they can't send me a simple RMA number to return the vest for replacement or repair, then they must have some big issues with quality and can't handle the returns. I'm done with Alpinestars because of this.
I was complaining on Facebook in a motorcycle group about warranties and that they are generally useless and should not be relied on. You comment proves my point.
@@spartanx169x Especially when you trust a company like Alpinestars, which has a decent reputation for quality. But now that I've had an issues like this, I'm staying away from them. I still hope they take care of it at some point, but for now, it's worthless to me.
Comparison video would be great
Did you consider the 7x for the GS? Seems like the 5 is older tech than the 7x and more bulky except the tail bone? Thoughts?
Great video, thanks. I noti e you wearing a pack also. Will that imped the vest deployment?
I have the klim A1 it’s a good system. Little bulky with the back protector. Is the tech air 3 the same as the 5 just without the sleeves?
What is your opinion on the Tech-Air 7X Airbag
I prefere the Helite Turtle (thetered version), because it goes over my jacket (as i'm 6'3" and 250 lbs, theres not much room in even the biggest jackets). I tested it and it works
Great review! What size its your Air Tech? Thanks!
I have 3 Helite airbag jackets, this Tech Air 5 to go with my 1-pc leathers, and Mocycle airbag jeans. I'll never go without an airbag on any of my rides!
OC: Best airbag vest I've used. It's so simple, a airbag vest is cheap insurance like frame sliders. Cuz what's a vest that costs up to 1k compared to over a 6 figure hospital bill. Really should be a nationwide law that all riders should be wearing one, especially since of late you see alot of riders dying while riding.
The ones that are generally dying, a vest would not have prevented it. At triple digit speeds nothing will save you if you wreck other than God.
@@spartanx169x That's true. Yet alot of the recent deaths have been caused by car vs bike accidents where the rider high sides off over the bars or clipons and over the cars hood and even worse if the bike follows em over it. Yes if the bike follows you then crush injuries can still kill you, but if it doesn't then the airbag deploys protects your head, neck and spine. Trust me I've had a accident years ago when I had the green light and didn't slow down as it just turned green and entered the intersection only for a drunk driver to run the red and tag the rear of my bike highsiding me off into a parallel parked car. Had I a vest on it would've saved me months of recovery from cracked ribs, broken arm, concussion and back pain set to a 11.
Peepin' the LN apparel.
It's funny seeing Chase ride on roads I've ridden hundreds of times. Seeing him turn on to Mt. Herman Road by the Safeway was pretty weird.
When you do your comparison video are you going to do one on the air bag pants also
I saw the Lando shirt at the beginning chase, very good, very good
OC 😎 that's some cool Tech 👍 as long as they have one that fits someone with a long Torso I may invest in one 👍
Won't the jacket on top of it restrict the inflation of the vest in case of an accident?
They note how much room the jacket needs. They also have a formula using one's chest measurement and measuring their jacket to see if there is enough space
Bro hit us w the V-Sauce question sound lol
good one rev'it has the same rebranded. but i prefere the in&motion system
OC desperately need one of these, but don’t really want to spend that kind of money on a vest when you have to buy a compatible jacket as well. Help please.
You need to have room under your jacket for it to be able to expand, looks like your jacket might be a bit snug for that.
My only question is this protection shirt can be re-use or just one time only
This specific model is 1 time but once it's deployed you can send it to Alpinestars for repacking so it basically has unlimited uses.
You have to send it back to have it refilled at which point you subject yourself to their mercy - they might refill it or they might deny saying that it’s now defective at which point you’re gonna have to buy a new one or at least pay a significant amount to fix it. Sorry, but this one should be tethered and filled using a co2 cartridge, the rest is just inventing a problem to sell a solution.
I have a Tech-5, as well as the Helite Leather Vest/Tethered, don’t ride without them 👍
I wish they made bigger sizes for the vest
Does it have a subscription?
Looks like it really won’t do much to stabilizing your head/neck when deployed.
Im trying to connect the vest with the app and after scanning says 'System already added.any ideas?
If you low side, don’t slide into road furniture, as it will damage you badly
Insurance companies should give a deduction if we wear such gear
On a previous video titled, "Is it SAFE Enough? | Ruroc Atlas 4.0 Track Unboxing and First Impressions"
I reported it because you did not state your review was sponsored. It seems there is a bit of shady business going on with that company and the people that endorse its products.
UA-cam requires creators to clearly inform their audience when a video includes paid promotion, sponsorship, or endorsement. This is to ensure transparency and to maintain trust with the viewer.
If a creator fails to adequately disclose such relationships, it can be considered a violation of UA-cam’s terms of service, specifically their policies on transparency and honesty.
This not only applies to UA-cam’s rules but also often aligns with federal advertising regulations in many countries, such as the FTC guidelines in the United States, which mandate clear and conspicuous disclosure of sponsorships.
OC I want to try one.
OC Mechanical Helite turtle 2 gang
These have been covered before I believe. The bladders inside are very easy to break so I doubt they will last more than one deployment. Additionally, you don’t need a computer to check if you’re crashing, a tether is just as effective. Another thing is refilling - since you have to send it to them to refill you’re subjected to their mercy. Some they will refill, sure, but I’m willing to bet a good chunk of refill requests will be denied in the name of “safety concerns over the state of the internal bladder” (and profits from the bladder repair).
So all in all, airbags are the solution, just not this one.
Edit 1: I love that companies call linear regression “AI”
Edit 2: I have doubts about how much this airbag is stiffening around and supporting a neck in a helmet, it looks way too flat to offer any kind of protection around that area.
Wtf with that crash? Was that as stupid as it looked?
Bro you would break from the airbag going off because it has no where to go under your gear. You should really consider turning down sponsorships.
That's not true. My suit is very snug with it on, and they showed me where the vest would take the slack from my suit. You have more slack than you think you do. Though they did they you won't be able to breathe after it goes off, but you would just unzip your jacket/suit to give you breathing room.
why is it so fucking expensive tho?
Personally this is getting to the point maybe you shouldn't ride if your risk reward line is going this far.... Because an airbag isn't gonna save your spine when a hotboxed charger snaps your spine.
That’s the stupidest, most ignorant thing I’ve ever heard about airbags , you must be a Democrat 🤡??
That's a terrible attitude to have. That attitude breeds those hooligans who don't wear a helmet because "it wouldn't help anyway." Or just gear in general.
@@JamesExcell-InterJex Cost/benefit. Its different for everybody. I would love a $2000 Full leather race suit to wear. But I'm just not going to spend that kind of money. But what I will and can do is ride knowing the heightened risk and ride accordingly.
in my opinion, the airbag vest & full gear brings a sense of safety for you and your loved ones. Where bones are broken, you get bruises and inflammation. Thats about it.
But if you want to compare to a full blown accident against a car, downplay these air bags...u must be a special kind of stoopid.