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| OT - Bought a Cool-Vest (review) [message #778955] |
Sun, 16 July 2006 16:37 |
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Seems it's bubble-cells are filled with a clear liquid that turns white
(looks like animal fat) after having been in cold water for a while. In 100
degree heat, it lasts for maybe 1 1/2 hours before it needs a recharge.
It took me from Redding, CA to Hayfork, CA along Hwy. 3 before it gave up
the cooling thing. I sat outside the market in Hayfork for nearly an hour
while the 10 pound sack of ice melted enough to the point where the
Cool-Vest's 4 bubble packs changed from clear to white.
But it sure felt good getting it back on to get me to Fortuna, CA along Hwy.
36!
Not quite as clammy as the water-soaker vests, imo, nor is it dependent on
the humidity as the water-soaker vests. Drawback is that it is not as
easily recharged either nor does it compact as well. Hey, but it is cooler!
B~
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| Re: OT - Bought a Cool-Vest (review) [message #785944 ] |
Mon, 17 July 2006 22:33 |
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B. Peg wrote:
> Seems it's bubble-cells are filled with a clear liquid that turns
> white (looks like animal fat) after having been in cold water for a
> while. In 100 degree heat, it lasts for maybe 1 1/2 hours before it
> needs a recharge.
> It took me from Redding, CA to Hayfork, CA along Hwy. 3 before it
> gave up the cooling thing. I sat outside the market in Hayfork for
> nearly an hour while the 10 pound sack of ice melted enough to the
> point where the Cool-Vest's 4 bubble packs changed from clear to
> white.
I have a spare set of packs so I don't have to do that. <g>
I assume you have the same type as I, and if so those packs can be
folded in half and will fit easily in a small six-pack cooler.
I leave with both sets frozen before heading out. One I wear, the other
is in the cooler, with as much as will fit. When I stop I swap the
packs, adding more ice to the cooler as needed. I usually grab some from
the soda-fountain--asking first--as buying 10 lbs. of ice is a bit of a
waste.
Then, as I'm riding, the set in the cooler freezes again. Lather, rinse,
and repeat as needed.
>
> But it sure felt good getting it back on to get me to Fortuna, CA
> along Hwy. 36!
>
> Not quite as clammy as the water-soaker vests, imo, nor is it
> dependent on the humidity as the water-soaker vests. Drawback is
> that it is not as easily recharged either nor does it compact as
> well. Hey, but it is cooler!
Out here in AZ, my cool-vest keeps me on the road in temps up to 120+
degrees. Don't see many bikes on the road in that kind of heat.
That said, after rereading Proficient Motorcycling for like the 20th
time I came upon a tip I'm gonna try as well: a knit neck protector,
covering the whole neck, wetted down. The author's point was that if you
keep that wet--and again, covering the whole neck--it'll prevent the hot
air from warming the large arteries in the neck.
I've tried the soak-in-water evaporative cooler gel neckties. But they
didn't seem to help much around here. I'm going to see if they make one
that covers the whole neck. The author's suggestion was to pour water
down your helmet to keep the knitted neck protector wet--while riding.
I keep as little skin as possible exposed in extremely hot temps (sounds
counter-intuitive, but for me it actually feels "cooler"). I didn't
realize how much heat can be absorbed by the arteries/veins in the neck
however.
Hydration is also important and I try to "pre-hydrate" before heading
out.
--
Mike
BS#247
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| Re: OT - Bought a Cool-Vest (review) [message #785956 ] |
Mon, 17 July 2006 23:59 |
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> "Tinman" wrote:
> I have a spare set of packs so I don't have to do that. <g>
> I assume you have the same type as I, and if so those packs can be folded
> in half and will fit easily in a small six-pack cooler.
> I leave with both sets frozen before heading out. One I wear, the other is
> in the cooler, with as much as will fit. When I stop I swap the packs,
> adding more ice to the cooler as needed. I usually grab some from the
> soda-fountain--asking first--as buying 10 lbs. of ice is a bit of a waste.
> Then, as I'm riding, the set in the cooler freezes again. Lather, rinse,
> and repeat as needed.
I may have to look into getting another set of packs. I'm just about loaded
as it is and don't know where to stash a 6 pack cooler. The swap out sounds
good if I can muster up some more room on the bike. It's far more bulky
than the generic water-soaker cooling vests. However, it works pretty well
for its size - and much less clammy than the water-soaker types. Thanks for
the insight into it.
> Out here in AZ, my cool-vest keeps me on the road in temps up to 120+
> degrees. Don't see many bikes on the road in that kind of heat.
I agree, although it isn't that outside now, I expect it to get up to 110 or
so outside of town. I may get by with the vest it in the bags for the
return trip home. If I leave early enough, I may not need to wear it in the
AM and save the vest's ice packs for the PM (it lasts pretty well warpped up
in newspapers in the bags). I don't know how likely I would be to get the
manager of a restaurant to toss it in their freezer for the return trip.
> That said, after rereading Proficient Motorcycling for like the 20th time
> I came upon a tip I'm gonna try as well: a knit neck protector, covering
> the whole neck, wetted down. The author's point was that if you keep that
> wet--and again, covering the whole neck--it'll prevent the hot air from
> warming the large arteries in the neck.
>
> I've tried the soak-in-water evaporative cooler gel neckties. But they
> didn't seem to help much around here. I'm going to see if they make one
> that covers the whole neck. The author's suggestion was to pour water down
> your helmet to keep the knitted neck protector wet--while riding.
>
> I keep as little skin as possible exposed in extremely hot temps (sounds
> counter-intuitive, but for me it actually feels "cooler"). I didn't
> realize how much heat can be absorbed by the arteries/veins in the neck
> however.
>
> Hydration is also important and I try to "pre-hydrate" before heading out.
Same here. I usually wear one of those water-soaker neck things for both
sun protection and it relieves some neck muscle aches on longer rides.
There are some newer ones that aren't as clammy and have a rubber-like
surface on one side. They don't take as much water but hold it for quite a
long time.
Damn, I wish it would cool down! This 105+ sucks with the high humidity
today.
<i'm off to look at costs of additional cool-vest packs>
B~
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| Re: OT - Bought a Cool-Vest (review) [message #785972 ] |
Tue, 18 July 2006 02:26 |
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Tinman wrote:
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> Out here in AZ, my cool-vest keeps me on the road in temps up to 120+
> degrees. Don't see many bikes on the road in that kind of heat.
>
You know your bike hates you, right?
--
BS, yes I said "BS" 205
http://eddiekieger.com/
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| Re: OT - Bought a Cool-Vest (review) [message #785976 ] |
Tue, 18 July 2006 02:47 |
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al wrote:
> Tinman wrote:
>
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>> Out here in AZ, my cool-vest keeps me on the road in temps up to 120+
>> degrees. Don't see many bikes on the road in that kind of heat.
>>
>
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> You know your bike hates you, right?
>
Apparently. The bike tried to cast off the demon on Hwy 152, when his
cruise control stuck WFO.
Fins BS#221
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| Re: OT - Bought a Cool-Vest (review) [message #785980 ] |
Tue, 18 July 2006 02:59 |
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al wrote:
> Tinman wrote:
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>> Out here in AZ, my cool-vest keeps me on the road in temps up to 120+
>> degrees. Don't see many bikes on the road in that kind of heat.
>>
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> You know your bike hates you, right?
>
Was only 105 here today, I had some errands to run...took the ultra
barge. Haven't washed it since the trip to Colorado and it's service
earlier this week. Pulled into the Nissan dealer and parked next to a
guy on a shiny chrome covered fat boy........ shoulda seen the look on
his face looking at my (almost a) rat bike.
I quoted Roger.....no dirt. ????? <sfsf>
--
Steve Irving (Irv) - BS#237/Slob#12
http//www.nite.com/bike.html
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| Re: OT - Bought a Cool-Vest (review) [message #786041 ] |
Tue, 18 July 2006 14:44 |
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> It just has a few inches of dust all over it.....nothing that a good rain
> storm won't clean off......oh wait, thats right, this is phoenix......it
> may not rain for another 200 days.
It only got up to maybe 107 yesterday, but seems the Phoenix weather came in
with lightning and thunderstorms over night. Just a bunch of small grass
fires around. Just enough rain to mess things up -- not enough to qualify
as a free wash here.
Ugh! HOT, and muggy-as-hell So. Cal. Valley.
Where's my vest's ice packs!!!
Wonder if the rubber will peel off the rims? Them damn Metzies hate the
heat which 'splains why I only roll off 3000 miles on them before they are
showing the black belts (Avons last longer here). Tennis shoes don't last
either. Glue melts and does odd things to shoes and cars. Headliner fell
down in the Mercury too when I owned that piece of crap car. That was fun
while driving! Like someone threw a blanket over my head.
B~
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| Re: OT - Bought a Cool-Vest (review) [message #786047 ] |
Tue, 18 July 2006 15:20 |
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BrianB wrote:
>>>
>> Was only 105 here today, I had some errands to run...took the ultra barge.
>> Haven't washed it since the trip to Colorado and it's service earlier this
>> week. Pulled into the Nissan dealer and parked next to a guy on a shiny
>> chrome covered fat boy........ shoulda seen the look on his face looking
>> at my (almost a) rat bike.
>>
>
> It just has a few inches of dust all over it.....nothing that a good rain
> storm won't clean off......oh wait, thats right, this is phoenix......it may
> not rain for another 200 days.
>
Dust???
It's got all the mud and crap on it from riding through the rain and
hail we got in Colorado every frikkin day I was up there.
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Steve Irving (Irv) - BS#237/Slob#12
http//www.nite.com/bike.html
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| Re: OT - Bought a Cool-Vest (review) [message #786060 ] |
Tue, 18 July 2006 16:32 |
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al wrote:
> Tinman wrote:
>
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>> Out here in AZ, my cool-vest keeps me on the road in temps up to 120+
>> degrees. Don't see many bikes on the road in that kind of heat.
>>
>
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> You know your bike hates you, right?
Nah. She smiles at me. Techron in the tank'll do that dontcha know...
Seriously, H-D used to use the Ford Proving Grounds--about 15-minutes
from me--for test riding (track, and on the streets in surrounding
areas). They stopped using it around 3 or 4 years ago (5?). Last
pre-production bikes I recall seeing were Buell Blasts. Damn funny
seeing 6 riders, from 100 lb. females to 275 lb. fat bastids, all
dressed alike in official MoFo leather, riding tiny little taped-up
mini-bikes.
Pretty sure I saw a bunch of pre-production, duct-taped, twinkies out in
120+ heat (all-day riding). I might have known one or two people who
worked out there, but really can't recall right now.
Still see a buncha Fords out here. One of these days I'm gonna take a
"spy" photo and make millions selling it to an auto rag. Yea, that's the
ticket.
I recall the "development" of the Excursion. First one I saw was really
just an F-250 with a hard shell welded on, and about 300 instruments
along for the ride. I guess it still is, sans instruments.
--
Mike
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| Re: OT - Bought a Cool-Vest (review) [message #786136 ] |
Wed, 19 July 2006 03:53 |
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> It just has a few inches of dust all over it.....nothing that a good rain
> storm won't clean off......oh wait, thats right, this is phoenix......it may
> not rain for another 200 days.
>
> BrianB
> Phoenix, Az
> BS#260
Ever notice it rains dirt here in Phoenix?
John
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| Re: OT - Bought a Cool-Vest (review) [message #786147 ] |
Wed, 19 July 2006 06:10 |
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John wrote:
>> It just has a few inches of dust all over it.....nothing that a good rain
>> storm won't clean off......oh wait, thats right, this is phoenix......it may
>> not rain for another 200 days.
>>
>> BrianB
>> Phoenix, Az
>> BS#260
>
> Ever notice it rains dirt here in Phoenix?
>
> John
>
That's not dirt........it's PM10.
--
Steve Irving (Irv) - BS#237/Slob#12
http//www.nite.com/bike.html
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