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YOKOHAMA DRYSTAR® JACKET AND PANT The Yokohama Jacket and pant are superior multi-material garments featuring a host of comfort features such as Alpinestars proprietary Jet Ventilation System for excellent levels of internal cooling performance. With class-leading removable shoulder, elbow, and knee protectors, combined with Alpinestars 100 percent waterproof DRYSTAR® membrane, the Yokohama allows the rider to cope the toughest of conditions. • Multi-material, laminated poly-textile chassis construction for superior levels of abrasion and tear resistance and weather performance. • Ventilation system features large zippered air intakes on chest and arms, with air exhausts on the back for cooling performance which can be adapted according to climate. • Removable CE-certified shoulder and elbow protectors for superb impact protection. • Chest and back pad compartments with PE padding (Alpinestars’ Nucleon chest and back protectors available as accessory upgrade). • Front, deep waterproof pockets provide safe and secure storage. Pockets incorporate seal closing waterproof zips and zip garages for peace-of-mind closure, plus internal waterproof wallet/document pocket. • Multiple fit and volume adjusters on sleeves, waist and sleeves provide personalized fit and help keep protection in place. • Removable long sleeve thermal liner means jacket can be worn in colder climates. Liner jacket includes mesh collar for comfort. • High collar construction with soft textile finish and 3D mesh interior for excellent comfort and weather protection for the neck. • Internal waist connection zipper for attachment to riding pants. • Reflective detailing on front, back and sleeves improves rider visibility. • Graphic detailing on front, sleeves and back. • Multi-material, laminated poly-textile chassis construction for superior levels of abrasion and tear resistance and weather performance. • Ventilation system features large zippered air intakes on chest and arms, with air exhausts on the back for cooling performance which can be adapted according to climate. • Removable CE-certified shoulder and elbow protectors for superb impact protection. • Chest and back pad compartments with PE padding (Alpinestars’ Nucleon chest and back protectors available as accessory upgrade). • Front, deep waterproof pockets provide safe and secure storage. Pockets incorporate seal closing waterproof zips and zip garages for peace-of-mind closure, plus internal waterproof wallet/document pocket. • Multiple fit and volume adjusters on sleeves, waist and sleeves provide personalized fit and help keep protection in place. • Removable long sleeve thermal liner means jacket can be worn in colder climates. Liner jacket includes mesh collar for comfort. • High collar construction with soft textile finish and 3D mesh interior for excellent comfort and weather protection for the neck. • Internal waist connection zipper for attachment to riding pants. • Reflective detailing on front, back and sleeves improves rider visibility. • Graphic detailing on front, sleeves and back. More @ https://www.alpinestars.com/products/road/jackets/yokohama-drystar-jacket-fa18

BMW Motorrad is launching the BMW Motorrad Street Air by Alpinestars, an advanced airbag system offering comprehensive upper body protection and the freedom to ride a motorbike in both on- and offroad situations. MUNICH/ASOLO – September 29, 2016 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – BMW Motorrad is launching the BMW Motorrad Street Air by Alpinestars, an advanced airbag system offering comprehensive upper body protection and the freedom to ride a motorbike in both on- and offroad situations. The technology adopted from the current Alpinestars Tech-Air® street airbag system – a system requiring no motorbike-mounted sensors. The airbag system of Alpinestars utilizes a sophisticated algorithm that detects imminent danger with the greatest precision and inflates the full upper body airbag to provide a highly effective crash protection system, ahead of the first impact. The BMW Motorrad Street Air Dry by Alpinestars textile riding jacket is designed to interconnect with the Alpinestars airbag system vest and is an essential component for the system to be fully operational. It offers instantaneous inflatable upper body protection to the back, kidneys, chest and shoulders – the most exposed areas in a crash. It is also fully independent, incorporating its sensors close to the rider’s or passenger’s body means the airbag activates without the need for a triggering wireless signal to be sent from the bike. This jacket is the first safety product to be launched under an exclusive agreement, between BMW Motorrad and Alpinestars and is available for both female and male customers in different colorways from October 2016. Key features of BMW Motorrad Street Air by Alpinestars: Full airbag inflation in 25 milliseconds for protection during crash impacts and loss-of-control situations when riding but also in stand-still situation – for example a rear impact while waiting at traffic lights. Function is independently of the need for sensors to be installed on the bike and the subsequent need to link a specific motorcycle to the airbag system. Immediately ready for use and no time is wasted in setting up electronic pairing between rider and/or passenger and motorcycle. Rider can easily switch between motorbikes without reconfiguring or reinitializing. Placing sensors near to the body means the airbag system can be used on road or for off-road adventure-touring. No need to deactivate the system if leaving the road for off-road trails or to stop in between to change settings. Changing surfaces while adventure-touring therefore presents no problem. System is protected by a durable and water-resistant casing which, when worn under a compatible outer jacket, means the airbag system is fully weatherproof. BMW Motorrad and Alpinestars offer the freedom to ride any bike on any surface at any time and can be used for on-road riding and off-road riding with any type of BMW motorcycle and also with all BMW scooters. BMW Motorrad is the only motorcycle manufacturer to have developed the complete range of rider equipment ever since the 1970s – from motorcycle helmets to rider suits, boots and gloves. In doing so, high priority is attached to maximum comfort for the rider and passenger as well as minimizing the potential consequences of accidents. BMW Motorrad has always regarded motorcycling and safety as being inseparably linked and anchored in the “Safety 360°” principle. “Safety 360°” breaks down the overall concept of safe motorcycling into three facets: safety technology in the vehicle, safety deriving from rider equipment and safety through rider training. Alpinestars has been innovating motorcycle riding technology for rider protection, performance and comfort for over 50 years. The Tech- Air™ airbag system, which forms the basis of their active safety cooperation with BMW Motorrad, is the result of Alpinestars’ intensive research and development which commenced in 2001. For decades, both companies have maintained a leading role in active and passive motorcycling safety. This new cooperation, between BMW Motorrad and Alpinestars, is now extending their position further through this joint development agreement.

Some new gear announced today from Alpinestars. Do you know what an alpine star is? Do you know how Alpinestars got their start in the world of motorcycles? Bonus points to whomever can answer those questions (I'll come up with something). Sweet video. Yes it's very dirt-bike-y but these are still items many of us big bike riders wear. BNS Tech Carbon Neck Support (suggested retail price – $349.95) Description: Engineered to help prevent neck injury and minimize the risk of collateral damage, the Bionic Neck Support (BNS) Tech Carbon is constructed from an advanced carbon polymer for optimized frame strength and lightweight performance. The BNS Tech Carbon functions when the rider’s helmet makes contact with the frame at the moment of a crash, thus providing a clean, solid surface which instantly channels damaging, compressive impact energy away from the neck and on to the BNS. Featuring a host of award-winning design innovations, such as a quick release locking system and a rear stabilizer offering critical protection to the spine, the BNS Tech affords a highly customizable, secure and comfortable fit for all forms of off-road riding. front rear And for the ladies... Stella Bionic Jacket (suggested retail price – $249.95) Description: Ultra-lightweight, highly ventilated and fully optimized for specific women’s fit the Stella Bionic Jacket features Alpinestars’ new innovative ‘grid’ protection technology that is CE certified for excellent resistance to impact and roost. Incorporating PU backing foam throughout, the Stella Bionic has a newly developed kidney belt for a safe and improved ergonomic fit. Front Rear Orbit Backpack 35 (suggested retail price – $199.95) Description: The Orbit is an extremely versatile backpack with large capacity storage options that is designed to withstand the toughest of touring conditions. Incorporating new innovations such as the advanced load carrying system, which evenly distributes weight across the back, or the free-moving anatomical shoulder straps, the Orbit features a waterproof chassis and a versatile roll-top closure system.