Heated Under Vests

mwynd · 7th April 2008, 02:23

Hi all,

Just wondering if any of you have had any experience with heated under vests? I've recently moved from Sydney to LA and to say that the water's a bit colder here would be a massive understatement!

O3 HUV, Typhoon Icebreaker, Golem Gear Q-Vest. Any others? Pros/cons?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Mike.

se2schul · 7th April 2008, 02:39

I put one together myself. It's not too hard at all.
Take a normal motorcycle heating vest, mine is ZeroFactor, take either an Impulse or EO bulkhead connector for the suit, and put the mating connector on a canister and you're set.

For the water temps you'd be seeing in L.A., you really shouldn't need one though, unless you're doing epic dives. I think that a good set of underwear, dry gloves and a thick hood would do you better. I don't use mine unless I'm spending more than 60 minutes under the ice.

mwynd · 7th April 2008, 02:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by se2schul)

I put one together myself. It's not too hard at all.
Take a normal motorcycle heating vest, mine is ZeroFactor, take either an Impulse or EO bulkhead connector for the suit, and put the mating connector on a canister and you're set.

For the water temps you'd be seeing in L.A., you really shouldn't need one though, unless you're doing epic dives. I think that a good set of underwear, dry gloves and a thick hood would do you better. I don't use mine unless I'm spending more than 60 minutes under the ice.

I'm looking at three hour plus run times and a Weezle Extreme +, two polypropolene tops and argon just isn't cutting it. My drysuit's a shell and I really don't want to have to go to crushed neoprene. On the weekend it was 10 degrees Celcius on the bottom and 12 on deco, and I hate uncontrollable shivering!!!!!!!!!

Mike.

scunick · 7th April 2008, 08:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by mwynd)

I'm looking at three hour plus run times and a Weezle Extreme +, two polypropolene tops and argon just isn't cutting it. My drysuit's a shell and I really don't want to have to go to crushed neoprene. On the weekend it was 10 degrees Celcius on the bottom and 12 on deco, and I hate uncontrollable shivering!!!!!!!!!

Mike.

We regularly dive in 8 degree Celcius water. Without dry gloves the dive time limit is about 70 minutes. There after your hands are so numb that you can't get them to do anything. When you surface into 30 Degree sunlight they start to burn like crazy as they come back to life

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I dive a shell (i.e. tri-lam) suit and with a 300gr undersuit and my body is nice and toasty. Imprerative is a warm hoody (5mm) and dry gloves!

Cheers

Nick

USSMEG · 7th April 2008, 10:05

Over here.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...tml#post177699

Paul

***diverklondike*** · 7th April 2008, 11:26

I think you would find the Golem Gear approach for running the power cable through an extended inflator fitting nice since it means that you don't need to cut an additional hole in your dry suit.

Just my two cents...

M

Tautaz · 7th April 2008, 11:42

Dr Jm give me to try a plastic mat with big holes in it to use under my drysuit, it's amazing

Worth a try.

G4SSG · 7th April 2008, 16:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tautaz)

Dr Jm give me to try a plastic mat with big holes in it to use under my drysuit, it's amazing

Worth a try.

.

Hi
Plastic matt with holes in it ,how does this work ..how much difference does it make ..mart

Phil · 7th April 2008, 20:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by mwynd)

Hi all,

Just wondering if any of you have had any experience with heated under vests? I've recently moved from Sydney to LA and to say that the water's a bit colder here would be a massive understatement!

O3 HUV, Typhoon Icebreaker, Golem Gear Q-Vest. Any others? Pros/cons?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Mike.

I use to have the Typhoon but had some issues with wires breaking at the drysuit plugs, also temperature was just OK but you can not change it, also burntime is just around 60minutes. I have now changed to the Golem Q-Vest and it is great. No need for special hole since you just change your drysuit injection valve. THe vest can be turned OFF-ON from the battery as well as 3 different level. I use mainly level 1 and 2. 3 is really hot and will only use it for 1-2 minutes when I need to roast a bit more... Really great vest. The battery pack is given for about 3 hours obviously depending on the level selected. I did not had the opportunity to do much testing on the burntime yet.

Tautaz · 7th April 2008, 20:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by G4SSG)

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Hi
Plastic matt with holes in it ,how does this work ..how much difference does it make ..mart

It's warm, I'll make photos soon

7th April 2008, 02:23	#1 (permalink)
mwynd New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4	Heated Under Vests Hi all, Just wondering if any of you have had any experience with heated under vests? I've recently moved from Sydney to LA and to say that the water's a bit colder here would be a massive understatement! O3 HUV, Typhoon Icebreaker, Golem Gear Q-Vest. Any others? Pros/cons? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Mike.
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7th April 2008, 02:39	#2 (permalink)
se2schul New Member Current Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 62	Re: Heated Under Vests I put one together myself. It's not too hard at all. Take a normal motorcycle heating vest, mine is ZeroFactor, take either an Impulse or EO bulkhead connector for the suit, and put the mating connector on a canister and you're set. For the water temps you'd be seeing in L.A., you really shouldn't need one though, unless you're doing epic dives. I think that a good set of underwear, dry gloves and a thick hood would do you better. I don't use mine unless I'm spending more than 60 minutes under the ice.
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7th April 2008, 02:52	#3 (permalink)
mwynd New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4	Re: Heated Under Vests Quote: (Originally Posted by se2schul) I put one together myself. It's not too hard at all. Take a normal motorcycle heating vest, mine is ZeroFactor, take either an Impulse or EO bulkhead connector for the suit, and put the mating connector on a canister and you're set. For the water temps you'd be seeing in L.A., you really shouldn't need one though, unless you're doing epic dives. I think that a good set of underwear, dry gloves and a thick hood would do you better. I don't use mine unless I'm spending more than 60 minutes under the ice. I'm looking at three hour plus run times and a Weezle Extreme +, two polypropolene tops and argon just isn't cutting it. My drysuit's a shell and I really don't want to have to go to crushed neoprene. On the weekend it was 10 degrees Celcius on the bottom and 12 on deco, and I hate uncontrollable shivering!!!!!!!!! Mike.
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7th April 2008, 08:45	#4 (permalink)
scunick Still Dangerous Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Africa - Cape Town Posts: 65	Re: Heated Under Vests Quote: (Originally Posted by mwynd) I'm looking at three hour plus run times and a Weezle Extreme +, two polypropolene tops and argon just isn't cutting it. My drysuit's a shell and I really don't want to have to go to crushed neoprene. On the weekend it was 10 degrees Celcius on the bottom and 12 on deco, and I hate uncontrollable shivering!!!!!!!!! Mike. We regularly dive in 8 degree Celcius water. Without dry gloves the dive time limit is about 70 minutes. There after your hands are so numb that you can't get them to do anything. When you surface into 30 Degree sunlight they start to burn like crazy as they come back to life. I dive a shell (i.e. tri-lam) suit and with a 300gr undersuit and my body is nice and toasty. Imprerative is a warm hoody (5mm) and dry gloves! Cheers Nick
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7th April 2008, 10:05	#5 (permalink)
USSMEG USSMEG Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 267	Re: Heated Under Vests Over here. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...tml#post177699 Paul
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7th April 2008, 11:26	#6 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,435	Re: Heated Under Vests I think you would find the Golem Gear approach for running the power cable through an extended inflator fitting nice since it means that you don't need to cut an additional hole in your dry suit. Just my two cents... M
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7th April 2008, 11:42	#7 (permalink)
Tautaz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colomiers France Posts: 60	Re: Heated Under Vests Dr Jm give me to try a plastic mat with big holes in it to use under my drysuit, it's amazing Worth a try.
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7th April 2008, 16:46	#8 (permalink)
G4SSG New Member Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Home Build Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK...Midlands Posts: 56	Re: Heated Under Vests Quote: (Originally Posted by Tautaz) Dr Jm give me to try a plastic mat with big holes in it to use under my drysuit, it's amazing Worth a try. . Hi Plastic matt with holes in it ,how does this work ..how much difference does it make ..mart
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7th April 2008, 20:01	#9 (permalink)
Phil Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Geneva-Switzerland Posts: 169	Re: Heated Under Vests Quote: (Originally Posted by mwynd) Hi all, Just wondering if any of you have had any experience with heated under vests? I've recently moved from Sydney to LA and to say that the water's a bit colder here would be a massive understatement! O3 HUV, Typhoon Icebreaker, Golem Gear Q-Vest. Any others? Pros/cons? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Mike. I use to have the Typhoon but had some issues with wires breaking at the drysuit plugs, also temperature was just OK but you can not change it, also burntime is just around 60minutes. I have now changed to the Golem Q-Vest and it is great. No need for special hole since you just change your drysuit injection valve. THe vest can be turned OFF-ON from the battery as well as 3 different level. I use mainly level 1 and 2. 3 is really hot and will only use it for 1-2 minutes when I need to roast a bit more... Really great vest. The battery pack is given for about 3 hours obviously depending on the level selected. I did not had the opportunity to do much testing on the burntime yet. __________________ Phil __________________ CCR/OC Instructor CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com
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7th April 2008, 20:27	#10 (permalink)
Tautaz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colomiers France Posts: 60	Re: Heated Under Vests Quote: (Originally Posted by G4SSG) . Hi Plastic matt with holes in it ,how does this work ..how much difference does it make ..mart It's warm, I'll make photos soon
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