Alpinestars
Product Description
The result of over a decade of development in MotoGP and following on from Alpinestars' first-generation racing airbag system and the launch of the ground-breaking Tech-Air® Street, this latest version of Alpinestars Tech-Air® technology brings full upper body protection to serious track day and performance riders. Available separately and compatible with a range of Alpinestars leather suits and jackets, the Tech-Air® E-Race is completely self-contained, meaning there are no bike-to-rider set-up configurations required, which ensures the ultimate in convenience, freedom and versatility. When fully inflated, the system’s airbag offers critical protection to the back, the back part of the kidneys, chest and shoulders. Plus, with a simple upgrade the versatile system firmware, the E-Race system can be configured to run the Tech-Air® E-Street setting for non-race use in road and off-road situations.
Features:
- Ergonomically profiled, performance fit airbag system gives full upper body protection
- Optimised for use with Alpinestars compatible racing/performance leather suits and jackets
- Electronic Airbag Control Unit (ACU) incorporated within strong, lightweight, ergonomic polymer Level 2 back protector, optimised for race and track use
- Electronic sensors incorporated in the system’s chassis, mean the system is completely self-contained and allows it to be worn interchangeably with compatible garments
- Advanced multi-material main shell incorporates elastane, 2D mesh and nylon
- Interior comprises of perforated elastane, 3D mesh and soft touch edging for high levels of comfort
- Specially designed, race-developed back protector, offering comprehensive inflatable full upper body protection for back shoulders, back part of the kidney area, chest and upper abdomen
- Incorporates removable inner mesh and elastic Velcro waistband to position airbag system and ensure custom fit and improve adjustability
- Deployment system utilises argon inflator cartridges which are approved to ISO 14451 standard
- System’s firmware is upgradable and can be configured to run the Tech-Air® E-Street airbag settings for non-racing use in road and off-road situations
- ACU is seal-protected to ensure its all-weather performance
- System and componentry are approved to function in all weather conditions between -10 ⁰C and +50 ⁰C
- ACU has been homologated to ECE R10 04, which ensures the electromagnetic integrity and stability of the unit
- System uses an integrated, certified lithium ion battery, with a battery life of 25 hours and a recharge time of approximately six hours. Micro USB charger allows convenient recharging of system, with one hour of charging time giving four hours of riding coverage
- System features a convenient connection system, allowing it to be connected to a race suit quickly and easily for peace-of-mind activation of airbag and LED display
- System features dual charge capability for M-2XL sizes
- Colour coded front YKK zippers allow an easy and secure attachment to an outer jacket
- Category II approved to the 686/89/EEC European PPE Directive, using a version of EN1621-4:2013, which guarantees impact protection performance between 45 milliseconds to 5 seconds
- Design and manufacture approved to the 2007/23/EC pyrotechnic directive
Compatibility:
- Alpinestars clothing, which is prepared for use with the race airbag system
- Not suitable for clothing that is suitable for the street airbag system
Shipping Policy
We pay shipping on orders over $150 to Nationwide addresses, excluding Rural addresses and some Bulky items.
Orders under $150 cost $7.99
Rural order fee $4.99
Aerosol and Dangerous Goods fee $9.99
For a specific delivery ETA based on the exact item(s) you want to purchase, please call us at 0800 793 593 or message us via Chat before placing an order.
We understand that when you make an order, you want your parts as quickly as possible and we will do our best to make that happen! Most of the items we sell will ship quickly and be at your door fast. If urgent freight is required, we work closely with our vendors in order to have the product shipped directly to you from their warehouse if that means you will get the product faster.
Items will have an availability status shown once a size/color is selected on the product page; this availability status will also be shown on the shopping cart page and in your order confirmation email. Most products will be marked "In Stock". These products will ship within 1-2 business days.
While we will do our best to ship from the distribution center closest to you, not all items will always be in stock in every location at all times. In some cases we will split the order and ship each package out to you individually and in other cases we may need to consolidate the items in one location to ship out as one package. We utilize our best judgment in an attempt to get the products to you as quickly as possible.
A shipping confirmation email including courier specific tracking information will be sent the same day as the item ships.
RETURNS POLICY
Returns
Our policy lasts 90 days. If 90 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 90 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at sales@moto1.nz.
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at sales@moto1.nz
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.
Shipping
To return your product, please email us to receive instructions.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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