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No need of it here in SoCal, just thought it might be of interest to others.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/heated-vest...ry-heated-vest/
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/heated-vest...ry-heated-vest/
Battery Powered Heated Vest
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dukeracr, Oct 16 2006, 06:57 PM
No need of it here in SoCal, just thought it might be of interest to others.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/heated-vest...ry-heated-vest/
Vest looks pretty good and you can use it with the other toys!!! biggrin.gif Anyone have one of these to comment on?
Thanks...
Love2Ride, Oct 17 2006, 07:36 AM
Vest looks pretty good and you can use it with the other toys!!! biggrin.gif Anyone have one of these to comment on?
Thanks...
Abso-freakin-lutely! I use the vest and extend the riding season by at least a month. LOVE IT!!!! And no, I don't look like a harley rider with it on, it's perfectly hidden under my jacket (note, take the vest off when you take the jacket off!). smile.gif
dukeracr, Oct 16 2006, 03:57 PM
No need of it here in SoCal, just thought it might be of interest to others.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/heated-vest...ry-heated-vest/
Thanks much for posting this fing02.gif .....I tend to get cold so this might be good for me even though I'm in Sunny So. Ca. goofy.gif
Ok,
I have been using a heated vest for years. They are real lifesavers for those winter rider's (tensed quivering muscles will definitely decrease ones' abilities on a motorcycle). So, I have a couple of things to say:
First off, the best thing about this vest has nothing to do with motorcycling at all, but its still cool nonetheless. Versatility... If one was so inclined to walk their dog on a cold winter night, then this would be a nice vest to strap on for such a task. Secondly, it must be HOT as hello! 144 degrees! That truly is hot, and I would not want that heat too near to my skin, as it would probably almost burn me! That's good heat, if like the descriptor said, you want to wear it over top of your thick sweatshirt (??). Third, no wires to forget about when dismounting and walking away (for those forgetful nuggets out there...). Fourth, and the most desirable aspect, modulated low, med, high heat. fing02.gif
The bad of the Jett Vest:
The price... It's over $200.00? Thats allot folks! Second, Dealing with rechargable batteries. Pain in the rear! Almost 5 years worth of my stock VFRs' battery having my heated vest hooked up to it for 4 full (every day hook-up's to the vest) winter riding seasons, and no loss of my bikes battery life from such actions in my opinion. Third, the vests shape. A heated V-NECK vest? My neck would be cold! I think that's a big negative about this particular vest. Probably has questionable long-term construction as well, but thats total speculation? High heat setting complicates sizing... As narrator stated, tight fitting is important, and how could one expect to get a tight fitting vest that fits correctly when layered over "thick" shirts & for riding during days when one doesn't wear sweaters while the sun is up (think about that... I think a truly good heated vest needs to be worn overtop of nothing except/and only overtop of a simple cotton t-shirt... But, make your own mind up on that). 491.gif
Anyhow, in my opinion, and without having tried out this product, I think that better options exist. Compare it with any one of the "Stich" vest's, and I think you may question Jets betterness? Anyone else think that? My Stich vest at 120 degrees is perfect... $160.00, and known for real quality...
Thanks for reading
I have been using a heated vest for years. They are real lifesavers for those winter rider's (tensed quivering muscles will definitely decrease ones' abilities on a motorcycle). So, I have a couple of things to say:
First off, the best thing about this vest has nothing to do with motorcycling at all, but its still cool nonetheless. Versatility... If one was so inclined to walk their dog on a cold winter night, then this would be a nice vest to strap on for such a task. Secondly, it must be HOT as hello! 144 degrees! That truly is hot, and I would not want that heat too near to my skin, as it would probably almost burn me! That's good heat, if like the descriptor said, you want to wear it over top of your thick sweatshirt (??). Third, no wires to forget about when dismounting and walking away (for those forgetful nuggets out there...). Fourth, and the most desirable aspect, modulated low, med, high heat. fing02.gif
The bad of the Jett Vest:
The price... It's over $200.00? Thats allot folks! Second, Dealing with rechargable batteries. Pain in the rear! Almost 5 years worth of my stock VFRs' battery having my heated vest hooked up to it for 4 full (every day hook-up's to the vest) winter riding seasons, and no loss of my bikes battery life from such actions in my opinion. Third, the vests shape. A heated V-NECK vest? My neck would be cold! I think that's a big negative about this particular vest. Probably has questionable long-term construction as well, but thats total speculation? High heat setting complicates sizing... As narrator stated, tight fitting is important, and how could one expect to get a tight fitting vest that fits correctly when layered over "thick" shirts & for riding during days when one doesn't wear sweaters while the sun is up (think about that... I think a truly good heated vest needs to be worn overtop of nothing except/and only overtop of a simple cotton t-shirt... But, make your own mind up on that). 491.gif
Anyhow, in my opinion, and without having tried out this product, I think that better options exist. Compare it with any one of the "Stich" vest's, and I think you may question Jets betterness? Anyone else think that? My Stich vest at 120 degrees is perfect... $160.00, and known for real quality...
Thanks for reading
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