Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Airbag System Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern motorcycling safety, the innovative and ultra-lightweight Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Airbag System is engineered to fit seamlessly under a jacket, ensuring a supremely comfortable and adaptive fit. The System’s ultra-slim profile delivers an “invisible under the jacket” feel, offering unrestricted movement while providing advanced protection for an enhanced riding experience.

Built upon Alpinestars' industry-leading protective technology, the Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Airbag System is the latest evolution in the Alpinestars Tech-Air® family. Engineered for ultra-lightweight performance, superior comfort, and an ‘invisible’ fit, the state-of-the-art Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA System provides comprehensive upper body coverage—including the chest, ribs, back, and shoulders—while featuring a PLASMA back protector for the optimal blend of comfort, flexibility, airflow, and rider protection. With a newly developed algorithm supporting three distinct Riding Modes—STREET, OFF-ROAD, and RACE—the Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA is a single-charge deployment Airbag System with a user-replaceable gas canister for continued protection on every ride.

 

Key Features

• Full Upper Body Coverage — The Tech-Air® Airbag System provides comprehensive upper-body protection for the chest, ribs, back, and shoulders while remaining exceptionally light
• Ultra-lightweight
• Ultra-Slim, Invisible Profile — With its ultra-slim, minimal material construction, the System remains discreet and invisible under a jacket, enhancing rider comfort and wearability without adding bulk
• Superior Comfort and Breathability — The full-stretch construction is designed for superior breathability, with a moisture-wicking treatment for maximum rider comfort
• Plasma Technology Inside — Equipped with an integrated Nucleon Plasma back protector
• Plasma is an eco-friendly, sustainable, and lightweight impact-absorbing material, while its design delivers breathability, ventilation, and adaptivity for the optimum balance of force dispersion, flexibility, and comfort
• Optimized Lightweight Design — The ultra-thin, mono-layer stretch mesh chassis is engineered to contour with the shape of the airbag, minimizing the System’s material bulk, making it ideal for riders looking for an ultra-lightweight Airbag System with superior breathability
• Faster Inflation and Easy Maintenance — Single-canister design reduces weight, enables faster inflation, and simplifies servicing for quick turnaround
• User-Friendly, Quick-Release Cover — The quick-release cover is attached to the chassis with a hook-and-loop patch for ease of use
• The cover design allows easy access for gas inflator replacement, simply insert a finger into the recess and lift the cover to detach it

Modes and LED

• The Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Airbag System offers three possible Riding Modes: Street, Off-Road, and Race
• After the System has been correctly switched on, the user can easily switch between the three different Riding Modes by pressing the System Button for two seconds
• A Solid Green LED will appear on the Riding Mode LED indicating which Riding Mode is currently running
• Cycle through the modes until the desired mode is selected
• The Tech-Air® 5 Plasma Airbag System’s LED button can be used to check the System’s status
• Simply press the button; a vibration indicates the system is functioning correctly

Construction

• Ultra-thin mono-layer stretch mesh construction at the collar, underarms, and front of the body, for an enhanced adaptive performance fit and superior breathability
• Ergonomic sleeves with a deeper cut around the arm pits for enhanced mobility and comfort
• Cut longer at the rear for enhanced coverage, with a contoured, low-cut neck for reduced material contact with skin
• Specifically engineered to work with Alpinestars jacket ventilation systems for optimized airflow and breathability
• The Airbag is anatomically optimized to increase its envelope of protection
• The Airbag features strategically positioned cutaways to precisely follow the shape and contours of the body for superior impact protection of the back, chest, neck, ribs, and shoulders, while also reducing material volume
• Minimum use of plastic components for a low weight to performance ratio, and maximum airflow and freedom of movement