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27-11-09, 02:47 PM | #42 |
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Cool, thanks Mr/Mrs Davies"
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28-11-09, 08:51 AM | #43 | |
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I too have real problems with my hands getting cold, but this has vastly improved things for me. It also means I can go out on the bike and be less 'bulky' - eg - I went out last night and could just wear my Draggin Jeans (with sexy thermals underneath) and just fold the EXO2 up and put it in my bag when I got there. I haven't tried the other waistcoats / jackets / glove combo etc - so I can't provide a comparison, but I can 100% recommend the EXO2 heated waistcoat experience . I also bought the controller (an extra £40 sadly), but it's not fitted yet. Having said that though, at no point have I been too hot, so I think that I won't actually want it until the weather gets a little milder next year. |
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I've tried the Keis vest, it's good, particularly considering the price, but I'm glad I've got the Exo. If I were buying again I'd still spend the extra money and get the Exo and the controller.
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I purchased the Keis and it arrived a few days ago. The heating elements are only on the chest and the kidneys with nothing over the abdomen or upper back, which is probably why it's so much cheaper than the Exo (as Sid said).
I don't particularly miss the panels and I've put the extra money towards a battery pack for use on cold winter mornings off the bike. It's nice and warm on the bits that matter so, when coupled with my jacket's thermal liner, it's perfect. edit: looking at the Exo2's website, it looks like only the kidney panels are powered when using the portable battery. The Keis powers all the elements from the portable battery, so it's probably a better bet if that's the way you plan to use it. edit 2: bykebitz didn't include the free temperature controller, the arses. edit the third: bykebitz got back to me 30 mins after I emailed whinging about the missing controller and said they'd put a new one in the post the same day. Last edited by ranathari; 30-11-09 at 06:51 PM. |
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Correct, from speaking to Exo my understanding is that battery life is considered too short if the full load were to be used, I'll be interested in how long you find the Keis lasts.
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I have a Jett heated vest. It heats your back, but by doing so it does heat the whole of you. It sounds ridiculous but it works. It runs off a battery, it's a brilliant piece of kit.
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30-11-09, 09:03 AM | #48 |
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Bought the Keis one at the weekend, they had a demo one at Hein Gericke and it does seem good.
It was the difference in price and the fact that all the panels work on the Keis with the battery - which will be great for when madam's out on the horse, or skiiing etc. |
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With the 2200mAH battery, 3 hours on the maximum setting (65 degrees C). You stay warm for a good 4 hours because the panels lose heat fairly slowly when the battery dies and the fleece helps keep the heat around you. I'd imagine the 4400mAH battery would be good for 6-7 hours on the hottest setting.
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