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Jul 17, 2011 | 05:16 PM

bdp

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Cooling Vest

Made a run up to the Texas Hill Country this weekend were temps were 95 to 100F. Happened across this place that had these cooling vest and had been thinking about getting one. $31 well spent, this vest wieghs in at just a few ounces but soaks up enough water to feel like 10 pounds. Hot turned to cool when I got up to speed. Within 2 hours vest was feeling light again and ready for another soaking.

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Jul 17, 2011 | 06:35 PM

pargenz

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They really work well here. Can't imagine summertime desert riding without one. I currently have a Bilt vest.

Jul 17, 2011 | 06:55 PM

ericl

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From: Port Neches Texas

Have been looking at these vest as well. Heard they do not work that well here in south east Texas.

Jul 17, 2011 | 07:17 PM

tonsa

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Where did you get it for $31? I need one.

Thanks,

Tony

Jul 17, 2011 | 08:07 PM

bdp

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Originally Posted by ericl

Have been looking at these vest as well. Heard they do not work that well here in south east Texas.

I'm just a normal sized guy, in decent shape and its working for me.

Jul 17, 2011 | 08:17 PM

bdp

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Originally Posted by tonsa

Where did you get it for $31? I need one.

Thanks,

Tony

$31, yea I was surprised too. Looked on the net and figured I was going to find it for $20, but could'nt find for less than $35 plus S&H.

Thought for sure these guys would have the price jacked up, heres a link.

http://local.yahoo.com/info-28448051...=photos#photos

Size chart for me 44" chest called for large (41-44) but the xl is just right.

Jul 17, 2011 | 08:24 PM

JonW

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I've tried several variations of them over the years. They work on the principle of evaporation. Only problem is that here in MO this time of year it's about 80% humidity, so there's not much evaporation. In a drier climate, they probably work better.

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Jul 17, 2011 | 08:38 PM

ericl

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I'm just a normal sized guy, in decent shape and its working for me.

air around the gulf coast is pretty much saturated with a high level of moisture like JonW said evaporation, particularly at night and in the morning, is quite slow. We also ride the Three Sisters quite often so at $40.00 worth the investment. Thanks for the info