SRG - The world's first MX airbag
French dirt bike rider equipment specialist Shot Race Gear and In&motion, the action sports airbag technology pioneers, have teamed up to create SRG (Shot Air Guard), the first ever airbag for motocross - "bringing an unprecedented level of protection to the sport".
The SRG is described as offering "true rider freedom" without cables or sensors on the bike. Constant development of the algorithm that drives the SRG "gives riders peace of mind to use the best available data to keep them safe".
The Inflator (gas canister) is easy to change in less than a minute and both the airbag cushion and vest are designed to withstand multiple inflations.
In addition to the integrated airbag pocket, the SRG contains a D3O chest protector at the front and a D3O back protector. "These passive protectors by themselves, respectively level 2 certified at the back and level 1 certified for the chest (chest level 2 is also available), equal the best protection currently available. Thanks to the CE certified airbag SRG achieves an unparalleled level of coverage for vital areas of the upper body, including the back, neck, abdomen and thorax.
Based on accident statistics, spinal cord and vital organ injuries pose major concerns for the MX community worldwide. After three years of research and development, Shot Race Gear and In&motion say they have used the proven In&motion connected technology of the SRG air bag system to develop "an historical breakthrough in motocross rider protection."
While well established in other motorcycle segments such as MotoGP, Dakar and touring, "an effective airbag system for motocross has proven tough to crack," explains Shot Race Gear's SRG developer Axel Le Nagard.
"This is why Shot Race Gear and In&motion have joined forces to innovate with the world's first motocross specific airbag. Both brands brought their own specific experience to the table in developing the SRG, the result is the most protective motorcross body armor ever."
In&motion has been at the forefront of airbag technology for a large group of users - from motorcycle riders to skiers and equestrians - since 2014. Currently In&motion, an 85 staff strong specialist, already reduce the impact of crashes and severity of injuries for more than 80,000 users. On average In&motion protects 15 falls a day. More than 1.5 million km of offroad riding have been recorded so far.
"I've been using the SRG in practice and during races for a while now," says former MX1 world champion David Philippaerts. "The weight feels well balanced, and the construction allows you to move without restriction - so it's very easy to get used to. Wearing the SRG gives me the reassurance that I'm well protected in all conditions. Taking care of my body has allowed me to win as a professional rider and to continue riding the way I'm doing now. Using the SRG to avoid injuries has been a no-brainer for me and my family."
Design of the SRG focused on two principles: detection and protection. At the heart of the jacket is the In&motion developed 'In&box'. This high-tech brain, the size of a mobile phone, at the back of the SRG measures the position of the rider 1,000 times per second through its built-in accelerometers.
"The real-time data is processed by algorithms that will anticipate a crash and inflate the airbag. Inflation itself literally happens two times quicker than the blink of an eye at 30 milliseconds, or 0.030 of a second," says In&Motion co-founder Pierre-François Tissot.
