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Cooling Motorcycle Vests
There's a lot of cooling vests for women on the market 2day. Does anyone wear a cooling vest when they ryde or have a recommendation as to the "best" brand vest? It gets awfully hot in GA in the summer!
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Originally Posted by Dikicep9
There's a lot of cooling vests for women on the market 2day. Does anyone wear a cooling vest when they ryde or have a recommendation as to the "best" brand vest? It gets awfully hot in GA in the summer!
Are you on Facebook Girls on Spyders? We've been having a discussion about the vests this evening. One of the vests recommended is the Hyperkewl by Techniche. You can find it on www. amazon.com. Just search 'cooling vests' and you'll find it and lots more. This particular vest is $59.99plus S&H. Hope this helps!
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The cooling vests are a life saver! I brought ours to Durango not thinking I would need it but just in case and am I glad I did. I keep 2 in the frunk in large ziplock bags wet. Before a ride I might add ice or cool packs to the bag. I prefer the one with the mandarin collar to keep the heat and sun off my neck. I would not ride in AZ in the summer without them and lots of water on board too. Stay cool and hydrated out there or it can be deadly! Anne
UOTE=bruisersbaby;474063]Are you on Facebook Girls on Spyders? We've been having a discussion about the vests this evening. One of the vests recommended is the Hyperkewl by Techniche. You can find it on www. amazon.com. Just search 'cooling vests' and you'll find it and lots more. This particular vest is $59.99plus S&H. Hope this helps![/QUOTE]
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Originally Posted by azrn8285
The cooling vests are a life saver! I brought ours to Durango not thinking I would need it but just in case and am I glad I did. QUOTE]
Which brand did you buy?
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I have the Hyperkewl. Like I said they are great!
Originally Posted by FaranH
Which brand did you buy?
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The Cooling Evaporative Vests I'm interested in ...
http://www.friendsofwater.com/Cool_Vests.html
These seem more feminine than others I've seen and provide the same function and although more costly; overall a better look to me.
Last edited by Dikicep9; 06-27-2012 at 09:45 AM.
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Sizes
Originally Posted by azrn8285
I have the Hyperkewl. Like I said they are great!
How do the sizes run? Size as advertised or larger?
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FIRST LINE TECHNOLOGY
I unfortunately suffered heat exhaustion on a 300 + mile ride on June 24, 2012. The heat here in Texas is already triple digits. Since then I have investigated MANY "cooling" vests and finally ordered one from First Line Technology. First line defenders such as firemen, police, military use this company's products. There is a vest suited for motorcycle riding. It pulls the heat away from your body and I bit the bullet and bought it. It was $340.......I know, quite pricey......some are more expensive BUT I never want to feel what I felt on that day every again.
I am used to the heat in Texas but this was horrible. Some of the so called cooling vests are trash, not worth the effort. I urge all of you to at least look into this company.
Good riding!!!
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Originally Posted by Fliight Risk
I unfortunately suffered heat exhaustion on a 300 + mile ride on June 24, 2012. The heat here in Texas is already triple digits. Since then I have investigated MANY "cooling" vests and finally ordered one from First Line Technology. First line defenders such as firemen, police, military use this company's products. There is a vest suited for motorcycle riding. It pulls the heat away from your body and I bit the bullet and bought it. It was $340.......I know, quite pricey......some are more expensive BUT I never want to feel what I felt on that day every again.
I am used to the heat in Texas but this was horrible. Some of the so called cooling vests are trash, not worth the effort. I urge all of you to at least look into this company.
Good riding!!!
Any update on how your vest is working? I use to live in the Dallas area and now live in Tennessee. I know exactly what you mean with the Texas summers, but ours here in Tennessee are giving you a run for your money. LOL. I too am really struggling with this summer heat and have purchased a so called "cooling" vest that you soak in water. While it does cool you down, the time frame is only about 20 minutes. My other biker friends are not over excited about stopping every 20-30 minutes so I can dip it back in my zip lock baggie, if you know what I mean.
Price does seem a little high, but if it makes it so you can ride during the heat, it just may be something I need to invest in. Please let me know how it is working for you.
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Just got our hyperkewl tryed it this is a must have for hot days
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Originally Posted by Fliight Risk
I unfortunately suffered heat exhaustion on a 300 + mile ride on June 24, 2012. The heat here in Texas is already triple digits. Since then I have investigated MANY "cooling" vests and finally ordered one from First Line Technology. First line defenders such as firemen, police, military use this company's products. There is a vest suited for motorcycle riding. It pulls the heat away from your body and I bit the bullet and bought it. It was $340.......I know, quite pricey......some are more expensive BUT I never want to feel what I felt on that day every again.
I am used to the heat in Texas but this was horrible. Some of the so called cooling vests are trash, not worth the effort. I urge all of you to at least look into this company.
Good riding!!!
I am moving back to TX from AZ so expect hot weather. Does the cooliong vest work well when there is humidity too? Or does it just make you feel clammy? Do you wear it over a shirt?
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COOLING VEST
i bot mine last wk @ CYCLE GEAR.... $35... work's gr8 in the 90+ temps in the Blue Ridge... then it rained, and i froze my buns off.... then once out of the mountains, and back on flat land in SoCar, the water that it absorbed in the mountain rain, kicked in n kept me cool once more.... i'll wear mine when i do yard work in the hot weather.......
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Originally Posted by muonwhiz
I am moving back to TX from AZ so expect hot weather. Does the cooliong vest work well when there is humidity too? Or does it just make you feel clammy? Do you wear it over a shirt?
Once the vest is "charged" you put on a thin shirt, then vest, then a shirt or whatever you wish over than. We are humid big time here in the Dallas area as well as east Texas. I can honestly say .........thank goodness for this vest!
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