Joined: May 02, 2007
Location: AUSTIN, TX
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I bought an evaporative cooling vest and wore it as I rode through northern Texas and New Mexico. It did a good job of keeping me cool. I soaked it in the sink at a gas station, so I couldn't submerge it fully in water. It stayed cool for around 2 - 3 hours and I bet if soaked longer, would have stayed cool longer. I definitely recommend one to those that ride long distances in hot weather. I don't know if it would work in a climate like Houston, where it's pretty much a sauna outside all summer. But in a slightly dryer environment, it worked like a charm.
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08/17/2007 at 16:42
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Joined: Feb 28, 2007
Location: Helena, AL
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I recently purchased one myself. I considered for a good while and was skeptical. I have used it a few times this summer and it works pretty well. Mine too will stay wet for around 2 hours or so.
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Gear Up..... And Ride Safe To Ride Far!
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08/17/2007 at 17:28
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Joined: Jun 26, 2007
Location: LAS VEGAS, NV
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I own two and they are worth their weight in gold. The trick is to soak it a few hours before your ride and then throw it in the freezer for a while. Ice water works great too!
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08/17/2007 at 18:42
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Joined: Nov 12, 2006
Location: Kansas City, MO
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I also carry two. Wearing one and soaking the other in a bag on the bike. In a water proof bag!! Get to a stop and rotate the fresh one and soak the old one!! JC
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'06 ducati 620 Multistrada;
'81-ish BMW R100 "Project Enduro Rat"
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08/18/2007 at 11:51
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Joined: Dec 24, 2006
Location: Arkadelphia, AR
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 Jca said: ...Wearing one and soaking the other... JC JC, Either you're a genius, or I'm an idiot. (...could be both...) You've landed on an answer that should have been obvious to me. A slight problem with my vest: it isn't at peak operation behind the large windscreen and fairing of my 'LT. My dealer (BMW Motorcycles of Little Rock) was kind enough to loan me a Triumph Tiger 1050 while servicing my baby, and the vest was wonderful at 104º! >>>Steve
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08/19/2007 at 10:25
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Joined: May 03, 2007
Location: Longwood, FL
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Passingyoubyebye said: JC, Either you're a genius, or I'm an idiot. (...could be both...) You've landed on an answer that should have been obvious to me. Steven,  Great Line!
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08/19/2007 at 11:09
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Joined: Nov 12, 2006
Location: Kansas City, MO
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I'm BOTH, most of the time !!! JC PS: Moto-GP on speed today, I think 6 Eastern on SPEED !!
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'06 ducati 620 Multistrada;
'81-ish BMW R100 "Project Enduro Rat"
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08/19/2007 at 12:16
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Joined: Jan 18, 2007
Location: Omaha, NE
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Cooling vests work well in dry climates but don't work as well in the midwest with it's normally high humidity. I have one that I used during a long distance ride in temps above 100 degrees (had to get home!). The vest kept me cooler but I had to contend with the added water that soaked my riding pants and jacket for many miles, then just became uncomfortable.
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08/19/2007 at 18:38
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Joined: Nov 17, 2006
Location: Raleigh, NC
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I use the cheap man's version. When I get gas, I use the water there to soak my clothes (except the crotch area for comfort reasons). Takes a while to dry out and cools nicely. I may break down and try a vest though! Robo
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08/20/2007 at 11:18
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Joined: May 22, 2007
Location: Cheyenne, WY
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Try the vest. Vest good, heat exhaustion bad. -- Jack
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"There ain't no Devil, there's just God when he's drunk." -- T. Waits
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08/20/2007 at 23:52
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