Winter warmers.

yoyo · 12 December 2008, 08:15

Heated gloves for xmas anyone?

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...BQ&T=-10983747

Lewy · 12 December 2008, 13:59

i'd like them better if you could plug em into a cigar lighter fitting to recharge them. apparently the batteries only last 45 minutes!

i was out yesterday and for me it was bloody cold but my hands wern't so much a problem as my head. dont know what other people here wear but often hats i find are not warm and dry enough or itch like hell

Chris · 12 December 2008, 19:18

Yes the batteries only lasting 45 mins is a bot of a problem

iandl · 12 December 2008, 19:47

was in by maplins today ....they also do heated body warmers, hats and gloves .......according to the young guy in maplins you turn them on for a minute or 2 to get warmth into them ...then turn off again ....rechargeable batts are one solution ....wont know till i try em

ended up with a body warmer for the mrs and gloves for me .....but she's took them away for wrapping ....the sad mare.

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JSP · 12 December 2008, 20:56

Speaking of warmers anyone ever tried something like this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=220326582360

Nos4r2 · 12 December 2008, 21:39

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Originally Posted by JSP

Speaking of warmers anyone ever tried something like this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=220326582360

The mrs has just got a full set of the chillout gear though is yet to try it.
Saying that, a mate works for Oxford Products and he's very impressed with the gear. He's normally quite vocal if it's crap...

JSP · 12 December 2008, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

The mrs has just got a full set of the chillout gear though is yet to try it.
Saying that, a mate works for Oxford Products and he's very impressed with the gear. He's normally quite vocal if it's crap...

Your missus into her bikes then mate? Does she do much winter riding? When she's tried 'em out will you let us know?

Colin F · 12 December 2008, 22:07

what about fitting something like this into gloves. think they have a thermostat to control heat settings

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SYMTEC-HEATED-...QQcmdZViewItem

Nos4r2 · 12 December 2008, 22:10

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Originally Posted by JSP

Your missus into her bikes then mate? Does she do much winter riding? When she's tried 'em out will you let us know?

Will do.

We both ride in the winter but she feels the cold a lot more than me. If she likes it, it'll be very good.

Colin F · 12 December 2008, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Colin F

what about fitting something like this into gloves. think they have a thermostat to control heat settings

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SYMTEC-HEATED-...QQcmdZViewItem

and they run off a 12v supply

Nos4r2 · 12 December 2008, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Colin F

what about fitting something like this into gloves. think they have a thermostat to control heat settings

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SYMTEC-HEATED-...QQcmdZViewItem

Those aren't actually that good-if you put it in a glove it'd die very fast as they don't like constantly changing shape.

If you want heated clothing try these guys:-
http://blazewear.com/

Sixy has a set of the heated insoles and thermal socks. She loves them.

Colin F · 12 December 2008, 22:19

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Those aren't actually that good-if you put it in a glove it'd die very fast as they don't like constantly changing shape.

If you want heated clothing try these guys:-
http://blazewear.com/

Sixy has a set of the heated insoles and thermal socks. She loves them.

the heated clothing seems good, i find a balaclava and helmet keep my head warm fine on the boat but once hands are cold, everything becomes difficult to do.

JSP · 12 December 2008, 22:22

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Will do.

We both ride in the winter but she feels the cold a lot more than me. If she likes it, it'll be very good.

Nice one

JSP · 12 December 2008, 22:26

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Originally Posted by Colin F

the heated clothing seems good, i find a balaclava and helmet keep my head warm fine on the boat but once hands are cold, everything becomes difficult to do.

That's the main problem. I've got heavy ski gloves but still find the tips of my fingers start to go cold after a bit.
That site Nos linked looks good. In the long run £26 for a pair of heated gloves aint to bad!

Nos4r2 · 12 December 2008, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Colin F

the heated clothing seems good, i find a balaclava and helmet keep my head warm fine on the boat but once hands are cold, everything becomes difficult to do.

Fair.

I did wonder if it was possible to fit a pair of heated bike grips to one of the grabrails so I could grab it every now and then. The heated grips get so hot you need to wear gloves and the gloves will be steaming after a few seconds if they are wet.

Bear in mind I don't know if those heated gloves would last more than 5 minutes given ribbing abuse.

Nos4r2 · 12 December 2008, 22:34

I just found these with a google:-

http://www.heated-motorcycle-clothin...oveliners.html

They look like a better bet if you've got waterproof gloves?

JSP · 12 December 2008, 22:43

yeah they do. The thing is about all this though is what if you end up in the water. You need clothing that is going to keep you as warm as possible un aided.
But at least with the ones in that last link they can be added to what ever you normally wear on your RIB.

timboli · 13 December 2008, 08:04

I use these on my pushbike down to minus 2 so far,ideal for that as although they dont develop great heat,they work with the heat i,m producing

to keep my hands comfortable,had to restitch them a few times though,a bit flimsy.
Used the heated waistcoat on my motorbike,couldnt discern any real heat coming from it although it kept me warm,probably as its quite thick.

iandl · 13 December 2008, 08:29

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

I just found these with a google:-

http://www.heated-motorcycle-clothin...oveliners.html

They look like a better bet if you've got waterproof gloves?

The waistcoat on that site looks identical to the maplins one ......except maplins one is only £20 (were £40 but 1/2 off now) ...the gloves look almost identical too ...worth the tenner imho

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Colin F · 13 December 2008, 11:01

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Originally Posted by JSP

That's the main problem. I've got heavy ski gloves but still find the tips of my fingers start to go cold after a bit.
That site Nos linked looks good. In the long run £26 for a pair of heated gloves aint to bad!

at the moment i manage with a set of industrial marigolds that the fisherman use (about £2 a pair) with some wooly gloves underneath. They work ok and are very dry, but after 2 hrs start to get cold. They are the best at being waterproof though in my experience.