Alpinestars Tech-Air, User Manual

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The Tech Air™ Race airbag system will activate (provided the system is armed, see section 12)
within the following parameters:
• A Highside crash*
• A Lowside crash** with at least one the following characteristics:
• Crash start speed over 80km/h
• Where there is a collision or sudden deceleration during the slide (such has hitting the
curb or another bike)
• Where there is high energy in the body limbs (tumbling or not).
• A crash against an obstacle over 30km/h (such as hitting another bike or a tire barrier)
• Falling off the bike without sliding (such as in a gravel trap)
The Tech Air™Race airbag system will NOT activate under the following parameters:
• The system is switched off, or not armed.
• In a Lowside crash with at least one of the following characteristics
• The speed of the crash is under 30km/h
• The rider slides without touching the ground with their back or shoulder
• Crashes against obstacles under 30km/h
* A Highside crash is where the rear tire momentarily loses grip, compressing the rear suspension
which can catapult the rider into the air.
** A Lowside crash is where the front tyre loses grip during cornering, causing the motorcycle
to fall onto side.
WARNING! The Tech-Air™ Race airbag system provides only limited
protection against forces experienced at the areas of airbag coverage
depicted in Figure 2. No guarantee is given that the Tech-Air™ Race airbag
system will prevent injuries (including severe or fatal injuries) inside and/or
outside the covered/protected areas.
WARNING! The protective performance of the airbag is only warranted in the
FIRST crash of a new system or after an airbag recharge. Even if there is no
damage visible on the Vest.
WARNING! The Tech-Air™ Race airbag system cannot prevent accidents.
WARNING! No protective device, including the Tech-Air™ Race airbag system,
can provide protection against all possible sources of injury and therefore
cannot provide complete protection against injures.
WARNING! Wearing the Tech-Air™ Race airbag system is not a substitute
for wearing other protective motorcycling clothing and gear. To provide full
potential protection, the Tech-Air™ Race airbag system must always be worn
in conjunction with suitable motorcycling apparel, including a helmet, boots,
gloves, and other appropriate protective equipment.
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