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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: bobrebos on July 29, 2017, 07:31:16 PM
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I'm planning my 2018 Alaska trip. Anybody have recommendations for heated clothing to use on my way to plug into Stelvio. Heated Vests vs heated jackets, etc?? Thanks...
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I use Tourmaster Synergy Jacket liner and Leather gloves. Gloves are water proof (Gortex) and the gloves plug into the sleeves of the jacket liner. I like them and have ridden relatively comfortable in below freezing temps. And I hate cold!
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http://www.warmnsafe.com/ (http://www.warmnsafe.com/)
http://electrowear.ca/index.php (http://electrowear.ca/index.php)
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Jacket much preferred for me as it provides much needed arm coverage. Also, good heat in neck Area.
I use Powerlet.
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Aerostiich! the liner I have has air bladder so you blow it up inside your outer jacket and the electric element heats the air evenly . Not sure if they still have that now, called Airvantage I think.
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Forget the vest and spent your money for the sleeves to begin with. With a thin layer under your vest to heat you ... your arms will be cold.
Gerbings have worked for me using a Warm & Safe wireless remote velcroed on the handlebar.
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Ah - what time of year are you going?
It can get pretty hot up there in the summer.
Talk to Rodekyll
Sent from my shoe phone!
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Forget the vest and spent your money for the sleeves to begin with. With a thin layer under your vest to heat you ... your arms will be cold. Gerbings have worked for me using a Warm & Safe wireless remote velcroed on the handlebar.
I agree. Your arms and shoulders are more exposed than your torso on most bikes. In fact, I have been using an additional layer (arm warmers, from my past bicycle riding days) on cooler, damp, rainy days.
Edit: I see on the AdvRider website that the Gerbing family now has new business. The old business was sold to a holding company. Check out www.gordonsheated.c om for some of the details. I know nothing about their products.
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Ah - what time of year are you going?
It can get pretty hot up there in the summer.
Talk to Rodekyll
Sent from my shoe phone!
Buddy of mine goes up every year. I'm following him next year. June to Dead Horse Alaska. Average highs mid forties in June according to him. 50s in July.
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http://www.warmnsafe.com/ (http://www.warmnsafe.com/)
http://electrowear.ca/index.php (http://electrowear.ca/index.php)
I'm very happy with my Warmnsafe water proof heated jacket liner. Waterproofing add another layer of weather protection, expellant quality, great customer support and it's a perfect fit for me. I returned a Gerbing because the neck opening was way to large, no so with the Warmnsafe.
Paul
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I have been pretty happy with all the brands I have used, some of which are no longer made. Presently, I have been using Powerlet. They have a wireless heat controller which is really nice. I attach that to the handle bar in the middle. That makes it very easy to adjust either the jacket or gloves with either hand.
John Henry
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Thanks for all the replies from everyone. Il decide on a system soon and try it out this coming winter for use in Alaska next June. Dead Horse Alaska highs in June are in 40's I guess. Brrrrr :grin:
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Forget the vest and spent your money for the sleeves to begin with. With a thin layer under your vest to heat you ... your arms will be cold.
Gerbings have worked for me using a Warm & Safe wireless remote velcroed on the handlebar.
Yes get the jacket with sleeves. I have Gerbing for 7 years now and also wife has warm & safe. Either one is good.
Tim
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Edit: I see on the AdvRider website that the Gerbing family now has new business. The old business was sold to a holding company. Check out www.gordonsheated.c om for some of the details. I know nothing about their products.
Yes, take heed of what ChuckH says. The Gerbings name was purchased and the distribution moved to Florida I think. All the garments are now made off-shore (China?) and likely not of the same quality made by the Gerbings family. Along with three family generations, Gordon Gerbing has gotten back into the production of heated clothing building upon the legacy designs and made here in the USA - Washington State. They're not cheap, but quality seldom comes cheap.
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Earlier in the thread, I mentioned Powerlet. I also mentioned I have used others with success. Widder and Gerbing.
Anyway, The BIG PLUS here is the wireless heat controller. I can velcro and or ty-rap it someplace easy to reach and not have it fall off my belt and discover it hanging down by the engine by the wires. Regardless of what brand of heated gear I use in the future, it will be a must to have a wireless thermostat. Mine, has dual thermostats. One does the jacket liner, the other does gloves/socks/pants. Never use the pants, seldom use the socks. Separate regulation for the jacket and gloves is nice. I also prefer an actual thermostat to a simple on/off switch.
Whatever you decide, a thermostat over a simple switch becomes much appreciated once you start using it. The wireless job is nice because I can put it where I can see it and in easy reach.
edit: I don't see gloves there any more, however, they use the same connector as Gerbing so it is not a huge problem.
edit 2: Well, I also don't see the wireless controller on their site any more. Maybe they are getting out of the heated clothing side of things, IDK. IF they are a consideration, I might suggest contacting them BEFORE you make a purchase from them.
edit 3: You might want to take a look at Revzilla. They have a good selection of heated stuff. I have always been satisfied with their service and pricing.
John Henry
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I have been pretty happy with all the brands I have used, some of which are no longer made. Presently, I have been using Powerlet. They have a wireless heat controller which is really nice. I attach that to the handle bar in the middle. That makes it very easy to adjust either the jacket or gloves with either hand.
John Henry
I also have the Powerlet jacket with the wireless controller. And I have the thin Gerbing gloves, pants and socks and if it's really cold I use the whole suit but it has to be down in the 30's or I'll roast. The Gerbing garments were purchased when they owned the company so I have no idea about the new owner's. The only reason I got the Powerlet jacket was because someone took the Gerbing jacket off my bike at a gas stop off the BlueRidge Parkway while I was inside paying for the gas. I won't make that mistake again.
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Earlier in the thread, I mentioned Powerlet. I also mentioned I have used others with success. Widder and Gerbing.
Anyway, The BIG PLUS here is the wireless heat controller. I can velcro and or ty-rap it someplace easy to reach and not have it fall off my belt and discover it hanging down by the engine by the wires. Regardless of what brand of heated gear I use in the future, it will be a must to have a wireless thermostat. Mine, has dual thermostats. One does the jacket liner, the other does gloves/socks/pants. Never use the pants, seldom use the socks. Separate regulation for the jacket and gloves is nice. I also prefer an actual thermostat to a simple on/off switch.
Whatever you decide, a thermostat over a simple switch becomes much appreciated once you start using it. The wireless job is nice because I can put it where I can see it and in easy reach.
edit: I don't see gloves there any more, however, they use the same connector as Gerbing so it is not a huge problem.
edit 2: Well, I also don't see the wireless controller on their site any more. Maybe they are getting out of the heated clothing side of things, IDK. IF they are a consideration, I might suggest contacting them BEFORE you make a purchase from them.
edit 3: You might want to take a look at Revzilla. They have a good selection of heated stuff. I have always been satisfied with their service and pricing.
John Henry
:1: I agree with John and have the same thing but not sure they are still making them....
Mark