DAINESE D-Air Smart Airbag Jacket Review | Subscription Free Airbag 

Used to have the Klim Air Vest, but the app stopped recognizing me after an update, so I reached out to Klim who said they would respond, but they didn't. Also, they now make you subscribe, so, along with the fact that you had a stupid process that you had to struggle to remove the charging box from the vest, plug in the most annoying USB connector (Not USB-C), figure out the 4 annoying multicolor flashing lights, then struggle putting the charger back in the jacket. Enough! In the bin it went & I bought this. SO MUCH EASIER! For those unsure if an Air-Vest is worth it, I can say this: If I had had one available 12 years ago, my lower spine and neck probably wouldn't be fused. In short, these vests are not light, but essential. I see more of them at the racetrack that I did 5 years ago and Dainese gear is always top-notch. I won't ride a motorcycle without one, on the road or at the track.

Liking how technologies are being used proactively in this offering from Dainese. 👍

Great walk through and review, thank you.

Do I pick a size following the size chart precisely or do I go a size higher? In case I want to wear a sweater or something?

Very happy to see this technology becoming more common place! What are the pros and cons of wearing it over or under a motorcycle jacket?

What is the service interval of the battery?

Hi. Great review. Thank you so much. Just some help with sizing if somebody is not sure. I am tiny guy : height 182 cm, chest 96 cm, waist 86 cm = M size fits perfectly. 🙂

@urbanrider, what version is this? Is v2 the latest version?

How do you know the amount of battery left? I wouldnt want to go on a ride only to have the batteries die in the middle of the trip

How long does the battery last?

Thank you for the review. To accommodate the deployed airbag, should we order a size up for the Dainese D-Air Long-Sleeve Smart Airbag Jacket?

Can the jacket be zipped to some trousers?

I really don't see a reason these aren't solar powered. All in all great jacket, definitely on board with the pay once and own it forever model.

The Klim vest is 400$ then 120$ a year or 300$ for life subscription. And you can change the cartridge only needing inspection at a suggested (not required ) three crashes . So it’s really not that different in cost. The he light and this jacket are the same cost as a Klim with the one time lifetime subscription.

@Urban rider - Would you still need a back protector in the jacket if the vest version was worn underneath a motorbike jacket? or does the airbag vest do away with the hard back protector? Thanks

As a owner for 4 years and a happy customer pros and cons. Pros 1.comfy breathable 2.waterproof 3. Easy to use No complaints, never been deployed Cons 1 small coverage virtually no coverage of neck 2 no built in back protector ( so battery goes flat no back protector) I always put in a d30 backy 3. Main problem you can only check updates and battery level by "PLUGGING!" into a lap top, not a phone or tablet. What a pain who uses laptops now so slow puts you off checking ERRRRR. 4. Gubbins around the waist so makes you fat so does not fit under existing close/ jackets as well as other airbag vests I would recommend one, but after having one I've swapped to a inbox subscription model so price is comparable ( vest cheaper to buy so in 3 / 4 years works out same) I'm keeping dianaise as back up now.

Some very good features on these ones but for me, the Helite E-Turtle has a major difference as you can wear it over anything easily and importantly, it has much more capacity for cooling air to circulate around the whole of the body on the move and off the bike where the vest version here wraps around your torso tightly adding to body heat which is defo not for me as it is inflexible. Also, you can get the Helite and their fork sensor for under the costs of these. Mine is black but you can get yellow too which is also beneficial to those who want that hi viz. Thanks for the video.

Wow so it’s like a Nike zoom air unit.

really like the jacket, unfortunately it doesn't cover the ribs.