Alpinestars Tech-Air Race Suit

[canthai55]

http://www.alpinestars.com/gp-pro-leather-suit-for-tech-air-racer-2016#.VwmuZ3pG6uo

Short write-up in Cycle World. FYI - speed 180 mph Max Impact 29.9 G To LH shoulder. Broken Bones - Zero. He walked away

[Throttled]

The link only shows their Tech-Air suit, which can be used with or without the airbag system and is only built to accommodate it- the Tech-Air airbag needs to be purchased separately and will cost another ~$1500 (and it will work with a variety of suits and jackets). It's a very trick piece of kit, but the fact it will block vents and perforations will make it a pretty hot piece of gear for Thailand. Dainese is going to introduce something similar (in fact, they're currently in a legall battle with Alipinestars over the patent).

This is the piece of equipment that's credited with saving Loris Baz after his 180mph get-off:

Edited April 10, 2016 by Throttled

[PremiumLane]

Why can't any of the big dealers, Alpinestars, Dainese, Arai etc. have proper functioning, decent websites in Thailand, that offer online ordering, latest products, news etc.

All we get is crappy Facebook pages

[canthai55]

Small market. As above, how many Thai riders will spend 90K baht on a race suit which they will cook in. Same with the other brands - not many will spring for an Arai, Shoei or other premium helmet. So no incentive to develop a website which will generate next to no sales.

[papa al]

papa predicts online shopping will eventually catch on.

good pricing on T with cool logo.

why papa is not crippled

Edited April 10, 2016 by papa al