Alpinestars
Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma - Black
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DESCRIPTION
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
~ Full Upper Body Coverage
~ The Tech-Air 5 PLASMA Airbag System provides comprehensive protection for the chest, ribs, back, and shoulders while maintaining an exceptionally lightweight design for optimal rider comfort.
~ Ultra-Lightweight Construction
~ Weighing just 1,530g, the Tech-Air 5 PLASMA is more than 25% lighter than the Tech-Air 5, making it the lightest Tech-Air System to date.
~ Ultra-Slim, Invisible Profile Design:
~ With its ultra-slim, minimal material construction, the System fits discretly and invisible under a jacket, enhancing rider comfort and wearability without restricting movement.
~ Superior Comfort and Breathability
~ The System’s full-stretch construction is designed for superior breathability, and incorporates a moisture-wicking treatment for maximum rider comfort.
~ PLASMA Technology for Advanced Protection
~ Equipped with an integrated Nucleon PLASMA back protector, the PLASMA technology is an eco-friendly, lightweight, and impact-absorbing material designed for superior flexibility, breathability, and ventilation. The protector delivers premium levels of adaptivity for the optimum balance of impact absorption performance, flexibility, and comfort.
~ Optimized Lightweight Design
~ The ultra-thin, mono-layer stretch mesh construction is engineered to contour seamlessly with the shape of the airbag, minimizing the System's material bulk ideal for riders looking for an ultra-lightweight Airbag System with superior breathability.
~ Faster Inflation and Easy Maintenance
~ An all-new single-canister design reduces weight, enables faster airbag inflation, and simplifies servicing for quick turnaround.
~ Quick-Release Cover Design for Rapid Gas Inflator Replacement
~ The quick-release cover, secured with a Velcro hook-and-loop attachment, allows for easy access to the gas inflator—riders can simply insert a finger into the recess and lift the cover to detach it to access the gas inflator. In countires where gas inflator handling and self-replacement by individuals is permitted by local regulations, riders can quickly replace the gas inflator for continued protection on the ride.
~ User-Friendly Modular Design
~ The Tech-Air 5 PLASMA’s features a fully modular construction, allowing riders to quickly disassemble the System for maintenance and cleaning. Simply unzip the rear stretch mesh panel, release the quick-access cover, detach both the back protector and airbag from the vest, and remove the LED Display and Activation Zip. This user-friendly design enables quick airbag removal for vest cleaning, providing effortless reassembly of the System. Servicing key components, including gas inflator replacement, is also quick and hassle-free ensuring seamless functionality with minimal effort.
~ Long-Lasting Battery Life
~ Provides up to 30 hours of riding time, ensuring reliability for long rides.
~ Extended Sizing for Optimal Fit
~ Riding Modes and LED Display
~ Features three 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 button integrated in the LED Display for two seconds. A solid green LED will appear on the Riding Mode LED indicating which Riding Mode is currently running. Riders can easily cycle through the Riding Modes until the desired Riding Mode is selected. ~ The System will trigger a short (1 second) vibration when the Riding Mode is changed.
~ When zipped up, the Tech-Air 5 Plasma automatically activates via a separate internal magnetic sensor, and the LED Display on the lower chest will not only visually indicate the System’s operational status, but will trigger a short (1 second) haptic vibration alert to notify the rider and confirm when the System is armed. The System generates a long vibration (3 seconds) when turned off or if the System shows a red Status LED.
~ Breathable, Adaptive Fit: 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.
~ Optimized Mobility: Ergonomic sleeves with a deeper cut around the armpits for enhanced mobility and comfort.
~ Extended Coverage: Cut longer at the rear for enhanced coverage and protection, with a contoured, low-cut neck for reduced material contact with skin for added comfort.
~ Ventilation Compatibility: Specifically engineered to be used with Alpinestars jacket ventilation systems for optimized airflow and breathability.
~ Optimized Airbag Design: Anatomically designed to increase the envelope of protection. ~ The airbag features strategically positioned cutaways that contour to the rider’s body for superior impact protection of the back, check, ribs, and shoulders, while also minimizing material volume.
~ Minimal Use of Plastic Components: for a low weight to performance ratio, while maintaining maximum airflow and freedom of movement.
~ Active Protection: The airbag provides comprehensive full upper-body coverage, safeguarding the chest, ribs, back, and shoulders.
~ Integrated Back Protector: Constructed with Nucleon PLASMA viscoelastic compound and co-injected with advanced elastomer compounds for an ultra-slim profile, maximum weight savings, and superior flexibility.
~ Stealth Back Protector Design: The streamlined back protector contours to the electronics case for a seamless and ‘invisible’ fit under the jacket profile.
~ CE-Certified Protection:
~ The Tech-Air 5 PLASMA System and all the included protective parts are Category II certified PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) under European Regulation (UE) 2016/425 and in compliance under corresponding UK legislation.
~ The passive back-protector is CE certified according to the EN1621-2:2014 Level 1 (Full Back).
~ The inflatable protector is CE certified according to EN 1621-4:2013 Level 1 (Full Back).
~ The System is CE certified as a protective garment for motorcycle riders according to the EN 17092-6:2020 as a Class C undergarment.
~ Airbag Deployments: The airbag bladder is certified for up to six deployments before requiring replacement.
SHIPPING
SHIPPING
Shipping & Delivery
Here’s what to expect when ordering motorcycle parts, accessories and riding gear from Motozone.
Where your order ships from
Orders may be dispatched from Auckland, Hamilton, Kihikihi, New Plymouth or Christchurch, depending on where your items are available.
Where possible, we’ll ship from the closest location with stock available.
Your order may arrive in more than one parcel if items are dispatched from different warehouses. These parcels may arrive on different days.
New Zealand shipping
Orders over $199 qualify for FREE standard shipping throughout New Zealand, including rural addresses.
For orders of $199 or less:
~ Urban delivery: $9.99
~ Rural delivery: $15.99
Priority Dispatch: $25.99
Keen to get your order out the door sooner? Jump the processing queue with Priority Dispatch.
For $25.99, we’ll prioritise processing your order ahead of standard orders to get it ready for dispatch sooner.
Priority Dispatch is about how quickly we process your order. It is not an express courier service and does not guarantee overnight delivery or a particular arrival date. Once dispatched, normal courier delivery times apply.
Dispatch remains subject to stock availability and the operating hours of the warehouse supplying your items.
Free standard shipping on orders over $199 does not include the optional Priority Dispatch fee.
New Zealand delivery times
Delivery is often overnight after dispatch, but please allow 2–3 working days, depending on the dispatch location and destination.
For rural addresses, please allow a couple of extra working days.
The time and day you place your order, along with stock availability, can affect when it’s dispatched. Delivery estimates are from dispatch, rather than the time you place your order.
Want your order delivered to work? No problem. Enter your workplace name and full delivery address at checkout.
Australia shipping
Orders over $199 qualify for FREE standard shipping to Australia.
For orders of $199 or less:
~ Delivery: $25.99
Please allow approximately 5–10 working days after dispatch for delivery.
All prices and shipping thresholds shown on this page are in New Zealand dollars (NZD).
Need your order by a certain date?
If you’re ordering for a ride, event or trip, contact us before placing your order. We can check stock availability and expected dispatch timing to help you plan.
Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by weekends, public holidays and courier delays.
Missing an item or waiting on a parcel?
If part of your order arrives first, the remaining items may be travelling separately from another warehouse.
If you’re unsure, or your delivery is taking longer than expected, email contact@motozone.co.nz with your order number and we’ll help track it down.
RETURNS
RETURNS
Returns & Exchanges
Wrong size or changed your mind? No worries at all, we’re happy to help arrange an exchange or return.
Eligible goods purchased from Motozone can be returned within 30 days of receipt for a refund or exchange.
Return conditions
For change-of-mind returns and size exchanges, goods must be:
~ New, unused and unaltered
~ Not previously installed
~ In a sellable condition with all original packaging, tags and included accessories
~ Returned with the manufacturer’s original packaging intact, not torn, ripped or otherwise damaged
Please try riding gear on indoors and open packaging carefully. Keep everything until you’re happy with the fit.
Special-order items that turn out to be an incorrect fit are excluded from our change-of-mind returns policy. Unsure about fitment? Contact us before ordering so we can help.
How to get started
Email contact@motozone.co.nz with:
~ Your order or invoice number
~ The item(s) you’d like to return
~ The reason for returning them
~ Whether you’d prefer an exchange or refund
~ The replacement size or style you’d like, if exchanging
We’ll email you the correct form and instructions for sending your items back to Motozone Kihikihi.
Option 1: Exchange
Send your item(s) back with the completed Exchange Form, letting us know the size or style you’d like instead.
Once we receive them and check they meet the return conditions, we’ll send out your replacement freight free you just cover the cost of getting the original item(s) back to us.
Exchanges are subject to availability. If there’s a price difference, we’ll arrange this with you before sending your replacement.
Option 2: Return for a refund
Send your item(s) back with the completed Returns Form.
Once they arrive and we’ve checked they meet the return conditions, we’ll process your refund. Please allow additional time for your payment provider to make the funds available.
For change-of-mind returns, original freight charges are non-refundable, and you cover the cost of return shipping.
Want it faster?
If you’re keen to get your replacement sooner, place a new order on our website, then send the original item(s) back with the completed Returns Form.
Once your return arrives and meets the return conditions, we’ll refund the returned item(s) from your original order. Your new order is separate and normal shipping charges apply.
Sending your parcel
Pack your items securely inside a separate outer bag or box to protect the goods and the manufacturer’s original packaging.
Please don’t attach courier labels or tape directly to the manufacturer’s packaging, including boot boxes and helmet boxes. For change-of-mind returns and size exchanges, this packaging must arrive intact, without tears, rips or other damage.
Include your completed Exchange Form or Returns Form inside the parcel so we can identify your return and process it promptly.
We recommend using tracked shipping and keeping your tracking details.
You can book your return shipping here:
Book a parcel with NZ Post
Faulty, damaged or incorrect items
If your item arrives damaged, develops a fault or isn’t what you ordered, please contact us with your order number and details of the problem. Include photos where helpful.
We’ll work with you to arrange the appropriate next steps, including any applicable return shipping arrangements.
The change-of-mind conditions above: including the 30-day limit, unused condition, original packaging requirements and freight exclusions: do not limit your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
Need a hand? Email contact@motozone.co.nz and we’ll help you get it sorted.