D-air® is the result of research, design, and test programmes begun by D‑Tec® in 2000:
- 10 years
of in-depth tests on gas generators, airbags, software and hardware.
- 10 years
of extensive research and development on the ergonomics and comfort of the system.
- 10 years
of simulations and testing by renowned certification organisations (TNO, MIRA, CIDAUT, TÜV SÜD, DEKRA).
- Over 5,000 hours'
data acquisition using a dedicated inertial platform installed in the racing leathers of World Champions and riders at various levels (continually increasing) as part of our rigorous fine-tuning of the triggering algorithm, the electric brain of the system.
- More than 100 falls
partly with triggering and partly without activation (when not necessary) - in which the system proved its ability to trigger when and only when necessary.
- 50 Beta Testers
have tested D-air® Racing in regular track use since July 2010