Suggestions for Cool Vest Please

Mihalis fjr · May 27, 2014

As the title says i would like to buy a cool vest,but i see a lot of brands there..

I would like a light thin cool vest and not a thick.

If you have one and if you are happy with it please let me know..

Thanks in advance!

FJRay · May 27, 2014

The light thin ones are done in a short amount of time. I use the MiraCool and it holds water for days.

0Face · May 27, 2014

Google -> "Cooling Vest site:fjrforum.com" = https://www.fjrforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=139799

Mihalis fjr · May 27, 2014

Thanks OFace,very good thread!

Also thanks FJRay!

Eric L · May 27, 2014

i have one that is very light when dry, a heavy sponge when wet, works under mesh jacket, but is kind of moist... back doesnt evaporate, stays ...moist.

Wonder if some vests only have absorbent material in front?

Ignacio · May 27, 2014

I used to do cool vests including the Miracool. Cooling sleeves are better IMO.

BILL P · May 27, 2014

I just finished the Pacific to Atlantic Kyle Petty Victory Junction charity motorcycle ride across extreme S Cal. , Az., N. Mexico , central Tex. to N. Orleans ,Tallahassee, and Daytona . I used the Techniche International Climate Control " phase change" vest the whole way (90 - 107 degrees). Re-soaked in tap orice water every 2.5-3 hours. The hottest day 4 riders had to withdraw to ride in the truck. One passed out and crashed, with injuries. None had vests. Hot weather is "no joke"! Phase change vests are thin ,damp and coool and even work pretty well in high humidity climates.

Bill P

PapaUtah · May 28, 2014

I have used the Techniche every year on my travels into the desert west of the United States. Like having air conditioning while riding in the desert. I wear it under a mesh jacket. I can ride all day and never overheat. Have pulled into Torrey Utah on a 103 degree day and actually felt a little chilly as I walked into the gas station to re-wet my vest. If you ride in the desert you need one of these. They are less effective in high humidity areas.

escapefjrtist · May 28, 2014

Ignacio said:
I used to do cool vests including the Miracool. Cooling sleeves are better IMO.

Yup, LDComfort long sleeve top and tights regardless of the temperature. Soak the top and works as well as a cooling vest.

--G

Mihalis fjr · May 29, 2014

Thank you all for your suggestions!

Now i must decide..

Also i saw this techniche hyperkewl vest in ebay in a very good price and i like it much because it is light and thin,but i don't know if it will works well..I need it most for Sunday day trips.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TECHNICHE-HYPERKEWL-ULTRA-EVAPORATIVE-COOLING-VEST-MOTORCYCLE-SPORTS-JOGGING/280835020286?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D7234784739294819646%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D111356144666

Fly Bye · May 29, 2014

escapefjrtist said:
Ignacio said:

I used to do cool vests including the Miracool. Cooling sleeves are better IMO.

Click to expand...

Yup, LDComfort long sleeve top and tights regardless of the temperature. Soak the top and works as well as a cooling vest.

--G

Correct answer.

David Foley · Jun 17, 2014

Big fan of LDComfort. Have looked at their cooling sleeves but thought that they would be a PITA to position correctly under a jacket. Either sliding down your arm or bunching up when you take your jacket off.

What says you'll who have tried em?

Mihalis fjr · Jun 17, 2014

David Foley said:
Big fan of LDComfort. Have looked at their cooling sleeves but thought that they would be a PITA to position correctly under a jacket. Either sliding down your arm or bunching up when you take your jacket off.
What says you'll who have tried em?

David,have you tried this LDComfort riding shorts?Works good?I wear cotton underwear but i feel very sweat on the seat after some hour..

I mean this:

https://ldcomfort.com/store/mens-dryline-shorts.html

garyahouse · Jun 17, 2014

Can't believe I missed out on commenting here. A little late to the huddle, but here's my report on my Veskimo: CLICKY HERE

Gary

darksider #44

Mihalis fjr · Jun 18, 2014

garyahouse said:
Can't believe I missed out on commenting here. A little late to the huddle, but here's my report on my Veskimo: CLICKY HEREGary

darksider #44

I have read your very good report!

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