I have not used the tech-air 5, but the off-road is cumbersome, recommend for short round-trips only. It is warm, but air flow, once moving is pretty good through front chest w/ my jacket zipped down and a wicking body type long sleeve shirt underneath. I find a big issue for me is not being able to turn it on without unzipping 1st. I can turn it off w/ button but not on. I believe techair 5 is much better for this as unzipping and reconnecting closure sensor would be less cumbersome. The plus is a I really feel I am getting many extra levels of safety compared to my jacket alone, even against the techair 5. Long trips, considering something I can take off at stops like helite.

@@omodd Thanks for the info. I agree with the extra safety but it's already a PITA to ride AGATT and I don't want to add to that - LOL! I was considering the E-Turtle2 and talked to Helite about the fork sensor. Was told it will be in stock in the US in about 2 weeks. Helite also mentioned a new Turtle coming out with some sort of added front protection as well but was told sizing may be difficult. That new unit is also different from their offroad version that will be released in the US soon. A lot changing in this space. Not sure when to jump in! Thanks for your content.

fits/feels good when I am riding. I ended up keeping it.

Strange the vendor did not have an option or forced a signature themselves. I have a motion camera that notified me.