Alpinestars? Tech-Air® MX is an advanced Airbag System engineered specifically for motocross and supercross riders. Since pioneering airbag technology for MotoGP in 2003 with the Tech-Air® Race System, Alpinestars has expanded airbag protection across motorsports disciplines, with testing of the Tech-Air® Off-Road System by Dakar Rally riders beginning in 2014. Building on expertise from MotoGP and Dakar Rally, Alpinestars began MX-specific data logging in 2016 with top athletes in AMA Supercross, Motocross and FIM MXGP.
This extensive research led to the creation of Tech-Air® MX System, featuring a sophisticated activation algorithm that provides precise and rapid airbag deployment in the challenging, dynamic environments MX and Supercross riders encounter?such as ruts, berms, jumps and whoops - ensuring riders are fully protected in the sport?s toughest conditions.
Tech-Air® MX provides extensive and effective upper body protection, revolutionising MX protection with an autonomous Airbag System embedded inside a compact chest protector. The Tech-Air® MX is an innovative, convenient Airbag protection solution that MX riders can easily wear as part of their kit, delivering unrivalled upper body protection at the track. The Tech-Air® MX System offers riders the flexibility to choose from 4 Riding Modes, each with an optimised algorithm that enables the System to detect imminent impacts and deploy the Airbag in crash situations.
Riders can easily switch between three Riding Modes at any given time to match their discipline - motocross or off-road riding. The Tech-Air® MX System provides CE LEVEL 1 passive protection on both the chest and back. When inflated, the Airbag delivers CE LEVEL 1 active protection on the back, delivering four times more protection than the passive protector alone. When deployed, the Tech-Air® System?s Airbag provides protection to the rider's shoulders, chest and back for unprecedented motocross upper body coverage.
KEY FEATURES:
- Multiple Riding Modes: The Tech-Air® MX System comes pre-loaded with the default MX Mode that permits the use of the System on off-road tracks, specifically designed for Motocross riding. The System also features two additional Riding Modes ("MY RIDE 1" and "MY RIDE 2"), which can be customised by the user via the Tech-Air® App selecting from the currently available Riding Modes: MX RACE, ENDURO and RALLY. Once the MY RIDE 1 and MY RIDE 2 Riding Modes are set-up, users can easily switch between Riding Modes by pressing the button on the LED Display or by using the Tech-Air® App*, they can also change the MY RIDE 1 and MY RIDE 2 Riding Modes if desired, by resetting them using the Tech-Air® App.
- MX/MX RACE Crash Detection Algorithm: Refined with thousands of hours of riding data and crashes and fully tested by Alpinestars Pro-riders in extreme racing conditions, including MXGP, AMA MX and Supercross training environments, the crash triggering algorithm allows the System to accurately assess when to deploy the Airbag ahead of an impact or other dangerous situation.
- Active Airbag Protection: Upon the detection of a crash situation, a protective Airbag is deployed, providing unrivalled protection to the rider with an average inflation time of 40ms, depending on the Airbag size.
- System Versatility: The Tech-Air® MX System can be worn over or under any properly fitting apparel with enough room to accommodate the inflation of the Airbag in the event of a deployment.
- Single Gas Inflator Deployment: A single gas inflator delivers one Airbag deployment for guaranteed protection. After the Airbag deploys, the gas inflator must be replaced before the System can be used again. The System has a quick-release cover opening that allows for rapid gas inflator replacement by users - only available in countries where gas inflator replacement by individuals is permitted by local regulations.
- Battery Life and Charging Time: The Tech-Air® MX System uses an integrated, certified lithium-ion battery, with a fully charged battery life of 30 hours and a recharge time of approximately 4 hours, a 1-hour charge delivers approximately 8 hours of riding time.
- Quick-Release Cover Design: Enables rapid gas inflator replacement.
- System Activation/Deactivation: Activating the Tech-Air® MX is easy; simply attach the left buckle of the System to the Chest Protector, and an internal magnetic switch will detect the left buckle is closed and automatically turn on and activate the Airbag System. Detaching the left buckle will automatically turn off and deactivate the System.
TECH-AIR MX® SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
- Integrated LED Display on Chest Protector: Monitors the System's status and battery level and provides convenient, easy access to charging the System via a USB-C connector - simply plug the USB-C cable into the recharge port on the System?s LED Display and connect to a power source.
- LED Display: Also incorporates the Riding Modes LEDs enabling riders to easy switch between Riding Modes by pressing the button on the LED Display.
- Ultra-Lightweight, Ergonomic Back Protector: Features Nucleon PLASMA with honeycomb and polyhedron cell technology for superior ventilation, flexibility, protection and rider comfort.
- Breathable Stretch Mesh Vest: Features a streamlined, low-profile and lightweight construction, maximising comfort and freedom of movement and keeping the protection close to the rider's body.
- No External Sensors Required: Fully self-contained System.
- Robust Internal Housing: Located within the built-in CE-certified Nucleon PLASMA back protector accommodates the System Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and gas inflator.
- Removable ECU and Airbag: Allow for convenient washing of protectors separately.
- All-Weather Performance: ECU is seal-protected to ensure all-weather performance; the System and componentry are certified to function between -10°C and +50°C.
- ECE R10 04 Homologated: The ECU has been homologated to ECE R10 04 which ensures the unit?s electromagnetic integrity and stability.
- Bluetooth connectivity to the Tech-Air® App: For convenient monitoring of the System?s operational status, battery level and My Ride Trip data on a mobile device.
- System Software Updates: Users can easily update the System?s firmware when future crash-detection algorithms are released in the Tech-Air® App.
PROTECTION:
- Fully Self-Contained, Standalone System: 3 accelerometers (1 triaxial accelerometer) and 3 gyroscopes (1 triaxial gyroscope) are integrated in the ECU to provide the advanced crash monitoring performance and active Airbag protection for a variety of dynamic MX riding scenarios.
- 4 X Passive Protection: With the Airbag deployed, the Tech-Air® MX is proven to be more than 4 times as protective as passive impact protectors alone.
- 40 ms Average Inflation Time: Depending on the size of the Airbag.
- Comprehensive Airbag Coverage: On the chest, back and shoulders provides effective upper body protection.
- CE Certification of Airbag: Category II CE Certified to the 686/89/EEC European PPE Directive and EN1621-4:2013, which guarantees impact protection performance of the Airbag within 40 milliseconds to 5 seconds of full pressure inflation.
- The Airbag is certified for up to 6 Airbag deployments before having to replace it, provided the Airbag hasn?t been damaged in one of the first 5 deployments.
- CE Certification of Protectors: The passive Chest and Back protectors are certified to CE Level 1, and have convenient, adjustable straps for a customised fit.
RIDING MODES:
- Additional information on Riding Modes: MX Mode is recommended for Motocross use optimised for outdoor tracks with natural, uneven terrain, such as dirt, sand, mud and rocks, which typically include obstacles like jumps, berms and ruts and feature long straights, sharp corners and uphill or downhill sections. MX Mode can also be used for Supercross riding that typically consists of riding on indoor or stadium-based tracks that feature tight corners, large and sharp jumps and man-made obstacles like whoops and rhythm sections.
- The System function for MX Mode is accurately optimised based on riding, falls and crash data coming from the use of the System in this riding context.
- The MX RACE Mode should be used under the same conditions outlined in the Tech-Air® MX Manual, and the Section entitled: "Envelope of Protection: MX MODE." Unlike MX Mode, MX RACE Mode is designed for a more selective Airbag activation scenario in the event of high-severity accidents while preventing the activation for minor accidents, such as tip-overs (low-speed accidents where the bike falls over), typically without significant impact or damage to the rider. The MX RACE Mode is intended exclusively for use in competitive sports events where the replacement of the gas inflator during the race following an Airbag deployment isn't possible - designed to ensure protection for severe crashes, as unnecessary deployments could leave the rider unprotected in the event of a more severe accident.
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Live in Auckland? Get your order today with our Urgent Tonight service.
Excludes surfboards. Surfboards travel separately by specialist freight and are priced differently at checkout.
Available Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Delivered between 6:00pm and 9:00pm the same day.
Check the zone map below and look for the Urgent Tonight banner on eligible products.
We can deliver Hyper Ride warehouse orders to PO Boxes using NZ Post. Supplier-direct PO Box delivery depends on the supplier's nominated courier and we may contact you for a physical street address if required. We do not deliver to Great Barrier Island or the Chatham Islands. Rural deliveries may take an extra 1–3 working days.
Where Your Order Ships From
Hyper Ride Warehouse
Products showing "In Stock – Ships from Hyper Warehouse" are stocked at our Auckland warehouse and are normally dispatched within 1 business day, unless a different timeframe is shown on the product listing, at checkout, or in your order confirmation.
Supplier / Logistics Warehouse
Products showing "Ships Direct from Supplier", "Ships from logistics warehouse" or similar wording are dispatched directly from one of our suppliers. These items are normally dispatched within 1 working day unless a different processing timeframe is displayed.
Specific Dispatch Timeframes
Some products require extra processing time. For example, "Logistics Warehouse – Allow approx. 2 working days before dispatch" or "Aus Stock – Dispatch in approx. 7–10 working days". Where a specific timeframe is displayed against an item, that timeframe applies.
Dispatch Time vs Delivery Time
Dispatch time is the time required for your item to leave the Hyper Ride warehouse or supplier warehouse. Courier delivery time begins after the item has been dispatched.
The dispatch timeframe shown against the individual product on the product page, at checkout, or in your order confirmation takes priority over the general timeframes on this page.
If your order contains products from more than one dispatch location, your items may be sent separately and arrive at different times. Each parcel may also have a different courier and tracking number.
Shipping Rates
| Category | Cost | Delivery | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Clothing & Footwear | $9.99 | 1–3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1–3 extra days for rural areas. | Street clothing and footwear. |
| Standard Nationwide | $14.99 | 2–3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1–3 extra days for rural areas. | Most standard-sized items. |
| Medium Items | $19.99 per item | Standard delivery timeframe applies. | Bodyboards, board bags, longboard skateboards, moto boots, and moto helmets. |
| Large Items | $29.99 per item | Standard delivery timeframe applies. | Snowboards, snowboard packages, kneeboards, wakeboards, water skis, and bikes. |
| XLarge Items | $29.99 per item | Standard delivery timeframe applies. | Inflatable stand-up paddle boards. |
Bulky Items
Surfboards, Roof Boxes & Large Bike Racks
These items require specialist transport and are sent using Bascik rather than our standard NZ Post service. Delivery can take up to 10 days depending on your location within New Zealand.
Surcharges
We recommend delivery to a non-rural town or workplace if you would like to avoid the rural surcharge.
Due to additional courier surcharges. You may prefer delivery to a friend or workplace in Auckland City.
Additional Information
Rural Delivery
Rural deliveries can take an additional 1–3 working days. Exact delivery times can vary depending on the local rural courier route and service frequency.
Signature Required
Orders are sent signature required by default. If you provide permission to leave in your shipping notes, the courier may leave the parcel without a signature where their service allows.
PO Box Delivery
Orders shipped from our Auckland warehouse via NZ Post can be delivered to PO Boxes. Supplier-direct PO Box delivery depends on the supplier's nominated courier. If required, we may contact you for a physical street address.
Shipping Days
Orders are not dispatched on weekends or public holidays. Working-day dispatch and delivery estimates exclude weekends and public holidays.
Order Changes
Once an order has been placed, we cannot guarantee cancellations or edits before dispatch. Contact us as soon as possible and we will help where we can.
Tracking
For orders shipped from our Auckland warehouse, NZ Post tracking is automatically emailed once the courier collects and scans your parcel. Supplier-direct tracking is not always supplied automatically, so please contact us if your expected dispatch timeframe has passed and you have not received tracking.
Tracking & Split Orders
Hyper Ride Warehouse Tracking
Hyper Ride warehouse orders are shipped using NZ Post. Tracking is automatically forwarded to you once NZ Post collects and scans the parcel. Tracking may not show movement until the first courier scan has taken place.
Supplier Tracking
Supplier-direct orders use the supplier's nominated courier. Tracking details are not always automatically forwarded to us or to the customer. If the dispatch timeframe shown against your product has passed, email us and we can request the tracking for you.
Orders From Multiple Locations
If your order contains products from the Hyper Ride warehouse and one or more supplier warehouses, the items may be dispatched separately and arrive on different days.
Different Couriers
Split orders may use different courier companies and have separate tracking numbers. Please check the dispatch information shown against each item in your order confirmation.
Support & Freight
Freight Companies
- NZ Post is used for standard orders dispatched from the Hyper Ride Auckland warehouse.
- Bascik is used for specialist bulky freight including surfboards, roof boxes and large bike racks.
- Urgent Couriers operates our Auckland Urgent Tonight same-day delivery service.
- Orders dispatched directly from a supplier are sent using the supplier's nominated courier.
- Supplier-direct tracking is not always sent automatically. If you need tracking after the expected dispatch timeframe has passed, please contact our customer service team.
Shipping to Australia?
For Australian shipping information, head to our dedicated Shipping AU page.
We currently offer standard shipping only for Australia. All Australian orders are first received at our Auckland HQ, where they are collated and processed for export before dispatch.
$29.99 shipping plus a 2% import fee. The fee may vary depending on the item.
Estimated delivery time is 4–6 business days from dispatch.
Orders do not ship same-day. Processing and export prep can take up to 3 business days.
There are currently no express shipping options available for Australia.
We do not ship surfboards or stand-up paddleboards to Australia. We also cannot deliver to post shops or PO Boxes — a residential or business street address is required.
Shipping Overview
| Shipping Type | Cost | Delivery | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Standard Nationwide | $25 + 2% import fee | 4–6 business days from dispatch (estimate only). | Orders are first collated at our Auckland HQ and processed for export before dispatch. Rural and remote areas may take longer. |
How Australian Orders Work
Order Processing
Orders do not ship same-day. All Australian orders first arrive at our Auckland HQ warehouse, where they are collated and processed for export. This can take up to 3 business days before dispatch.
Multiple Items
If your order contains multiple items, we’ll collate them at our Auckland HQ and ship them together so your order arrives in full.
Remote Areas
Delivery to rural or remote parts of Australia, including WA, NT, and Far North QLD, may take longer than the standard 4–6 business day estimate.
Dispatch Schedule
Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm NZ time. Our daily processing cut-off is 3:00pm NZ time. Orders placed after this, on weekends, or on public holidays will be processed the next business day.
Tracking, Customs & Returns
Tracking Your Order
You’ll automatically receive a Team Global Express tracking link once your parcel leaves Auckland and is scanned into the carrier network.
Customs & Duty Charges
International orders may be subject to customs or import duties once they reach Australia. These charges are the responsibility of the recipient. Hyper Ride cannot control, predict, or waive these fees, and we cannot mark orders as gifts.
Returns from Australia
Returns from Australia are not free. For full returns information, including how to lodge a return, please visit our Returns page.
Need Help?
Customer Support
For help with Australian shipping, tracking, or returns, email ridesupport@hyper.co.nz.
Quick Summary
- Standard shipping only for Australia.
- Orders are collated at Auckland HQ before export.
- Dispatch can take up to 3 business days.
- Delivery is estimated at 4–6 business days from dispatch.
- Remote areas may take longer.
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