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heated electric vest

wello
4 years ago

just looking around for a good vest for the wife .. not really interested in a full on jacket as she has so many already .. interested to hear if anybody has purchased one and how good are they .. wife has very low blood pressure so gets cold very easily so seems like the best option.
up to and around $200 is fine .. ive googled the zarkies . tourmaster, and couple of other so called top brands .

wello
4 years ago

hhmm .. not much goin on ere .. so i ordered the ororo gear

steelo
4 years ago

They’ll be coming out of the woodwork now with recommendations wello. I got my vest locally with 2 battery’s. I was going to get you the brand but I won’t now.

wello
4 years ago

Quoting steelo on 26 Jun 2020 06:14 AM
They’ll be coming out of the woodwork now with recommendations wello. I got my vest locally with 2 battery’s. I was going to get you the brand but I won’t now.

haha .. yeh no doubt lol .. all good mate but still interested in what u have .. i ordered the ororo vest and a spare battery $200

Far Canal
4 years ago

Not heated electric, the Drizabone vests with woolen interior (like Ugg boot) are pretty cozy plus the battery wont run out.

brucefxdl
4 years ago

Quoting Far Canal on 26 Jun 2020 08:15 AM
Not heated electric, the Drizabone vests with woolen interior (like Ugg boot) are pretty cozy plus the battery wont run out.

i have been wearing a oil skin vest over the leather jacket for a while and it keeps a lot of wind out... bit hot when it warms up though.

wello
4 years ago

Quoting Far Canal on 26 Jun 2020 08:15 AM
Not heated electric, the Drizabone vests with woolen interior (like Ugg boot) are pretty cozy plus the battery wont run out.

yeh drizabone is good stuff .. but dont think it will quite cut it for her this time : )

fatbat
4 years ago

I have the zarkie jacket liner (better than vest as more heated coverage). Plugs into a lead off the battery. I also have the gloves that plug into the jacket liner. All work very well and easy. I think they do battery version too. I chose zarkie products over others because they have retail shops where you can try the stuff on and buy. And if there’s a problem you can go back to the shop. I’m happy

wello
4 years ago

Quoting fatbat on 26 Jun 2020 08:30 AM
I have the zarkie jacket liner (better than vest as more heated coverage). Plugs into a lead off the battery. I also have the gloves that plug into the jacket liner. All work very well and easy. I think they do battery version too. I chose zarkie products over others because they have retail shops where you can try the stuff on and buy. And if there’s a problem you can go back to the shop. I’m happy

yeh i looked at the zarkie stuff and it looks good but couldnt find a place round here. im really only interested in the vest as she want to wear her current jackets if possible without spending another shit load on another jacket

Baloffski
4 years ago

Now had a look at quotes from learned friends , and they are all on the money.
Have had Dizabone size 6 for 30 years, and yes has been a god send.
But, in saying that, extra back warmth for the special, is imperative.
I dunno mate, am a back injured dude at the moment with no feeling in legs and feet, from writing off three motorcycles, and four motorcars, never hurt a sole, cept self, sorry too much info.Am pussy now.
Cant even walk properly let alone ride, sideways.
I would go the Fatbat route, he's a homework dude, and you must look after your partner, dog, or friend.
Yeah, electric, and insurance.
OK Mate with his old D Bone.

Krash Kinkade
4 years ago

electric warmers to wear on MC's been around a while, a friend had a plug in to battery type like FB mentioned, & this was back in 1980's, I remember him forgetting to unplug it after stopping at a servo, he came to a stop quick & unplugged. he loved it.

fatbat
4 years ago

The zarkie jacket liner is not bulky and fits nicely under jackets. That’s the beauty of them as you can wear them without bulk and adjust the heat to be as warm or cool as you need to. Zarkie don’t have shops but their website or guy I contacted will tell you what shops you can get them at. I got mine at a shop in one of the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Where are you wello?

wello
4 years ago

Quoting fatbat on 26 Jun 2020 11:51 PM
The zarkie jacket liner is not bulky and fits nicely under jackets. That’s the beauty of them as you can wear them without bulk and adjust the heat to be as warm or cool as you need to. Zarkie don’t have shops but their website or guy I contacted will tell you what shops you can get them at. I got mine at a shop in one of the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Where are you wello?

im in perth mate , i will see how this vest goes for now for her, if its any good i may get myself one and will take a look at zarkies

fatbat
4 years ago

Good luck whatever you do wello.
Baloff, I had a laugh when you said I’m a homework kind of bloke. Funny because that’s exactly me. I usually research and try the hell out of stuff to see what works and will be best value for money. I’ve come unstuck a few times like we all do but usually go ok. All the best to ya

Baloffski
4 years ago

U2 FB U2...
Some bloody good people on this keyboard thingo, some very real people!

brucefxdl
4 years ago

Quoting Baloffski on 27 Jun 2020 10:32 AM
U2 FB U2...
Some bloody good people on this keyboard thingo, some very real people!

that there are baloff...unlike some mixed brand forums where its just a little too full of dumb shit from time to time.

steelo
4 years ago

Had a cheap”ish” heller brand heated vest which worked well off A USB rechargeable battery but was bulky.
Took my Harley leather jacket and the vest to my local dry cleaner and had them sew little pockets for the heater pads into the jacket lining. Cost an eye watering $100.
Now all I need is to switch it on rather than putting the vest on as well.
I’ll give it a test ride and let you know.
You may be able to get hold of the heater pads by themselves.

Baloffski
4 years ago

Interested to hear the results S, as could be just what us old Chaps need.

steelo
4 years ago

Folks. FWIW, used the newly heated Harley jacket for a ride into the Adelaide hills this afternoon. Worked a treat although I think a little heat was being lost through the thinner leather of the Harley jacket compared to the padded vest the elements came with. Thinking of putting some sort of reflective insulation behind the elements
Heller vests look like they've upgraded their product with 6 elements instead of 3. They are a local Adelaide Product. Just the vest is 99.95 and a long sleeved zip up hoody style jacket is 199.

paulybronco
4 years ago

Whats "heating" mean guys?

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