Heated clothes question
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Just wondering if anyone has tried on and compared heated clothing for the price.
You have a harley vest for 180, gerbins for 110, and a few other brands for various prices.
Harley Gloves are 160 and then you see some for 100
Do the lower priced ones keep you as warm as the high end ones? Are we just paying for a name?
I would like to invest in heated gear but that can be pricey.
Thanks, Dirico
You have a harley vest for 180, gerbins for 110, and a few other brands for various prices.
Harley Gloves are 160 and then you see some for 100
Do the lower priced ones keep you as warm as the high end ones? Are we just paying for a name?
I would like to invest in heated gear but that can be pricey.
Thanks, Dirico
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Gerbings does make the HD gear. All the heated stuff I've seen is pretty much the same.
Gerbing is made in Taiwan.... Warm and safe is made in Pakistan.
You will be happier with a heated jacket liner vs the vest.... IMO. If you are considering heated gloves or liners they will plug into the end of the sleaves of the heated jacket or liner. If you have a vest you will have fish the wiring for the gloves through your clothing, and that is a pain in the ****.
Glove liners cost around $89, gloves $139, jacket liners $189, vest $120, and a heat troller is a must for $89.
You can't beat heated gear for the warm.
DougJ
Gerbing is made in Taiwan.... Warm and safe is made in Pakistan.
You will be happier with a heated jacket liner vs the vest.... IMO. If you are considering heated gloves or liners they will plug into the end of the sleaves of the heated jacket or liner. If you have a vest you will have fish the wiring for the gloves through your clothing, and that is a pain in the ****.
Glove liners cost around $89, gloves $139, jacket liners $189, vest $120, and a heat troller is a must for $89.
You can't beat heated gear for the warm.
DougJ
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Gerbings is made in Taiwan? I thought it was made here:
http://www.gerbing.com/locate/location.html
Gerbings is made in Taiwan? I thought it was made here:
http://www.gerbing.com/locate/location.html
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I've been using a Widder vest for about 15 years. Works great, says Made in the USA on the label,but I wonderif they still are. Worth checking out. I've found the vest with the high collar to be plenty for me down to about 40 degrees -- I don't go out when it's below 40.
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RE: Heated gear.... some links... Lots of choices, outa keep you confused/informed
http://www.warmnsafe.com/
http://cozywinters.com/
http://www.widder.com/
http://www.gerbing.com/
http://www.warmnsafe.com/
http://cozywinters.com/
http://www.widder.com/
http://www.gerbing.com/
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RE: Heated clothes question
I bought some bib overall ski pants in black that keep me warm down to the 30s. I wear my leather chaps over them from 30 degrees and below, but then I tend to sweat a little. They only cost $30. They are also water resistant. I only ride about 15 miles to work, maybe onlonger trips more would be necessary. So far I haven't needed anything heated. I don't ride in the rain in cold weather, though.
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I bought some bib overall ski pants in black that keep me warm down to the 30s. I wear my leather chaps over them from 30 degrees and below, but then I tend to sweat a little. They only cost $30. They are also water resistant. I only ride about 15 miles to work, maybe onlonger trips more would be necessary. So far I haven't needed anything heated. I don't ride in the rain in cold weather, though.
I bought some bib overall ski pants in black that keep me warm down to the 30s. I wear my leather chaps over them from 30 degrees and below, but then I tend to sweat a little. They only cost $30. They are also water resistant. I only ride about 15 miles to work, maybe onlonger trips more would be necessary. So far I haven't needed anything heated. I don't ride in the rain in cold weather, though.
Keeping the chest and handswarm really makes for comfortable winter riding. The windshield seems to make extended riding much easier anytime.
DougJ