tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post7373468120657396862..comments2023-07-24T06:36:37.322-07:00Comments on SRFNFF: QuikSilver Heated Vest - Reviewsrfnffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-90991525466574026592013-01-05T21:13:13.406-08:002013-01-05T21:13:13.406-08:00Hi Gary - A few things now that some time has pass...Hi Gary - A few things now that some time has passed... ONE: I've used it a few times while night surfing and it worked pretty good. Definitely kept my lower back warmer as long as the batteries lasted.<br />TWO: The thought occurred to me while out by myself in the water in the middle of the night... do the heating elements emit some sort of force field that might attract sharks?! They (sharks) supposedly have extremely sensitive organs that can identify electrical impulses. ???<br />THREE: As with most rechargeable battery products, the battery life is finite. Actually, in light of the purchase price of this item, way too finite. My battery pack is now defective - I.E. won't hold a charge. I've tried cycling the battery and recharging, etc but it just isn't holding juice. I plug it in, turn it on and it gives off the multiple vibration signal and turns itself off after a minute or two. New battery pack = 85.00 and I'm seriously doubting whether or not it's worth it. So great - I now have a fancy $200 vest with heating pads that don't work. It doesn't have sleeves so it doesn't really qualify even as a rashguard. I'm glad the buyer didn't fork out even bigger bucks for the complete wetsuit!Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-6201351846202582292012-12-12T09:37:21.621-08:002012-12-12T09:37:21.621-08:00FYI that site is just a marketing tool from the US...FYI that site is just a marketing tool from the US distributor of the Thermalution suit. The "review" site is registered to Matt Patton, the same person who owns the site that sells the Thermalution suit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-6337642828272497022012-11-19T06:54:53.044-08:002012-11-19T06:54:53.044-08:00Good to know about the heated vests from this blog...Good to know about the <a href="http://www.sportsunlimitedinc.com/heated-jackets.html" rel="nofollow">heated vests</a> from this blog! It was very informative. <br />mike nefffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025728134788496401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-68515599051565143332012-05-19T00:28:41.223-07:002012-05-19T00:28:41.223-07:00Sorry, "The real problem is the head going th...Sorry, "The real problem is the head going through the wires" should say "The real problem is the heat going through the wires".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-60084703034080564462012-05-05T13:19:35.832-07:002012-05-05T13:19:35.832-07:00Hi pb4sc,
My Quiksilver heat vest had the exact i...Hi pb4sc,<br /><br />My Quiksilver heat vest had the exact issue you are pointing out: After having used it about 10 times, it just stopped working. Quiksilver replaced it, then next year same story, but quiksilver wouldn't replace it this time.<br /><br />I opened the battery and found no problem at all: The real problem is the head going through the wires, which will consume and make them weaker through time and thus breaking them right on the battery connector.<br /><br />So, my conclussion is: When it works, it's great, but you should not buy it until quiksilver solves the wire problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-90058634978627759232012-01-07T13:34:23.491-08:002012-01-07T13:34:23.491-08:00Nice! Thanks.Nice! Thanks.srfnffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-73546485260847963452012-01-07T13:14:47.716-08:002012-01-07T13:14:47.716-08:00Found this site with a good comparison of all thre...Found this site with a good comparison of all three heated wetsuit vests out there, RipCurl, Quiksilver Cypher, and Thermalution. <br /><br />www.HeatedWetsuitReviews.ComAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-48358028572763313222011-12-11T17:16:25.187-08:002011-12-11T17:16:25.187-08:00Mine wasnt a battery problem but the wires breakin...Mine wasnt a battery problem but the wires breaking. Got my first one, In Oct. by Dec. was not working. With the warranty, Quiksilver sent me a new one. Did not use it this summer, and when I used it again during the winter, it worked fine. All of a sudden it stopped working again. I contacted quiksilver, but since it was longer than a year, no reply. I wasnt going to buy another, so I took it apart. both wires going into the heating element were broken. They are super thin, and cannot handle normal wear. Great idea, but cheap manufacturing makes this vest not ready for prime time. (I also thought it was my battery, but it was the broken wires) Thought I would pass this on, before someone else throws $200 away.<br />pb4scpb4scnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-39549658074602873832011-11-30T10:25:18.977-08:002011-11-30T10:25:18.977-08:00When it works it's great. I took mine back 3 ...When it works it's great. I took mine back 3 or 4 times last winter before finally giving up. Fortunately I knew the guys at the shop. The Cypher is worthless unless they make it to last at least ONE season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-75580203706828108072011-04-15T12:29:51.214-07:002011-04-15T12:29:51.214-07:00AP, I never had any issues with email. Maybe you c...AP, I never had any issues with email. Maybe you could try a toll free number or a telephone contact?srfnffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-18412523140022962342011-04-14T12:41:01.845-07:002011-04-14T12:41:01.845-07:00hmm. i'm having issues with mine too and want ...hmm. i'm having issues with mine too and want to return it, but when i email warranty@quicksilver.com or warranty@roxy.com i get failed message. did you have problems when you emailed?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265133177714797437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-80142727834419753382011-02-09T16:23:32.116-08:002011-02-09T16:23:32.116-08:00Thanks for the new product info Brian. I'm gla...Thanks for the new product info Brian. I'm glad to see there are alternatives to the Quikvest on the market. I read through the info at the cited website. Pretty pricey though, I doubt that I'd spring for one at this time, but if I lived where the water was really cold I'd at least give it a try.<br /><br />I still haven't purchased another Quiksilver vest or anything else. I'm doing mostly SUP surfing these days and it's always a bit warmer on the water instead of being in the water as much when you're laydown paddling.<br /><br />Take care.srfnffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-43799511965403684722011-02-09T15:32:12.857-08:002011-02-09T15:32:12.857-08:00Hands down, the best heated wetsuit vest on the ma...Hands down, the best heated wetsuit vest on the market is made by Thermalution. I bought one on special from www.heatedwetsuits.com and it blows my Quiksilver vest out of the water. <br /><br />The warmth on the medium setting feels warmer than the Quiksilver Cypher vest on high. It has 2 Batteries instead of one, heats up 20 degrees hotter, and has heating areas in the upper AND lower back area. I've worn mine over 30 times this winter with no battery problems at all. The guys at Heated Wetsuits.com actually have a comparison page, showing the differences. <br /><br />You actually feel the warmth of a Thermalution on Low. The two batteries and extra heating area really make a huge difference. I absolutely love my Thermalution. My Quiksilver Cypher Vest stays in the closet now.BrianHessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-5872172102076534912010-12-31T19:50:31.401-08:002010-12-31T19:50:31.401-08:00Agreed! I haven't purchased another one yet. I...Agreed! I haven't purchased another one yet. If yours is reliable please let us know by posting your experience here. Thanks!srfnffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-30502775704759454072010-12-31T18:18:53.108-08:002010-12-31T18:18:53.108-08:00I just got the vest for XMas and it was nice while...I just got the vest for XMas and it was nice while it worked. It's good to keep a stiff back loose. Something is messed up about this battery though. It doesn't work very well I guess. For $200 bucks this thing better work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-28076926391924459802010-10-12T15:20:11.671-07:002010-10-12T15:20:11.671-07:00Hey Albert,
I have not purchased another vest afte...Hey Albert,<br />I have not purchased another vest after receiving a full refund from Freeline as per my last update. I have not investigated purchasing another vest, it's not cold enough yet. Therefore I have not done any additional research re battery reliability, which is still the key issue. I don't know for sure, but I have to believe that Quiksilver has improved battery reliability. If that is the case, but your battery has problems, you could get a replacement under warranty directly from Quiksilver via a common carrier. That might be your only option depending upon where you are in Alaska. If I was you, and I was heading to Alaska, I'd get another vest. But that's me. Whatever you do...best of luck and I hope you stay nice and warm while scoring some great waves.srfnffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-50938122510126143722010-10-12T12:02:47.408-07:002010-10-12T12:02:47.408-07:00I currently live in San Diego but moving to Alaska...I currently live in San Diego but moving to Alaska in a few weeks and I've been looking into the best options for keeping warm out there while in the water. I'm thinking of combining this vest with a 6/5/4 suit/gloves/hood etc... I just wanted to see if you're still using the vest and if you know if they've fixed the battery issue. Since Alaska doesn't have the surf shops like CA has, I won't be able to drop by a shop to return a product so I want to make sure I get something that'll work...<br /><br />Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340405665038614590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-64659491552403354712010-01-22T19:01:41.895-08:002010-01-22T19:01:41.895-08:00The vest is not thick, it is thin but surprisingly...The vest is not thick, it is thin but surprisingly warm by itself. I personally wouldn't think of it as a rash guard, especially a neoprene rash guard, because it is cut like a tank top and the fabric is not neoprene, rather polyester. Most rash guards are cut like a t-shirt. There's also a substantial difference in price. $200 for the vest; $50 for the rash guard.<br /><br />If you didn't mind the cut, you could wear it without the battery (controller) but then the connector and wires would be exposed. I don't think that's a good idea at all because of corrosion on the connector's two metal contacts. Therefore you could wear it with the battery. <br /><br />Personally, I think they're two different pieces of equipment.srfnffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-13203426953693503922010-01-22T18:14:42.450-08:002010-01-22T18:14:42.450-08:00how thick is the vest? I'm planning an extend...how thick is the vest? I'm planning an extended one week surf trip and looking to buy a neoprene rash guard anyways. I figure this would help justify the cost as decent rash guard vests are $50. I was hoping that this could act as a rash guard in the summer and heat in the winter. Is the fabric sturdy enough to act as a rash guard? Is it not a good idea to think of it as one?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805996452209584550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-80600039828671321012009-12-19T17:00:47.190-08:002009-12-19T17:00:47.190-08:00My friend John sent an email comment to me re the ...My friend John sent an email comment to me re the vest he bought. At the time he wrote the comment he hadn't used it, but he since has and really appreciates the heating effect, especially on the lower back.<br /><br />Here's what he said in the email: "Saw your good review on the heater vest. I just received one as a gift. Haven't used, but in theory the kidney blood flow thing is perfectly correct. I worked in a kidney dialysis clinic for several years and can attest to the fact that a LOT of blood flows through the kidneys. If your kidneys are warm, it makes sense the blood will be warmer as it circulates away from the kidneys.<br /> <br />Of course, once that warm blood hits your head, a LOT of heat is dissipated probably just as fast.<br /> <br />As far as I'm concerned, you are right on with the idea that in conjunction with a cap, booties, etc the heater should serve as a perfect compliment.<br /> <br />I haven't tried mine yet... all of the above is simply based on what I know about anatomy and physiology."srfnffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-14584924583080231402009-12-16T17:59:14.211-08:002009-12-16T17:59:14.211-08:00Jeff,
My Mysterioso is old, and probably needs to...Jeff,<br /><br />My Mysterioso is old, and probably needs to be replaced. I've also visited their website and seen the two "grades" of fleece posted. Honestly, I haven't gone anywhere and actually looked at the two grades of fleece, or the neoprene shirt for comparisons sake. In reality, unless it gets really cold again (and we're not even into Winter yet) I'll try and get one last season out of the Mysterioso I already have. (It's been a very good and durable product. I'm guessing it's at least five or six years old and worn every winter since I bought it.)<br /><br />That said...the shirt I have most closely resembles the TSS Short sleeve Coldwater/Weather M-Tech Tops & Bottoms 7.1 oz/sq. yd.($63). For Winter use I cannot imagine getting anything lighter, and this looks like the most heavy weight fleece fabric they carry in the short sleeve shirt.<br /><br />I'd have to check out the neoprene pretty closely. The fleece shirt is really comfortable and warm. I don't know how it would compare with the fleece in either warmth or comfort.<br /><br />Let us know what you decide to do. I'd be interested in your decision. <br /><br />Thanks.srfnffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-58647383157370941742009-12-16T17:02:29.437-08:002009-12-16T17:02:29.437-08:00Im curious about your Mysterioso short sleeve. I ...Im curious about your Mysterioso short sleeve. I went to their site and saw a lot of options. Looks like the M-Tech short sleeve would be warmest, but they also have a shirt that has .5mm neoprene in the chest and back. Which one do you own, or recommend? I'm also surfing santa cruz/ san francisco. Thanks for your help.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02013227907227297548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-68757174976839567932009-12-09T12:20:12.623-08:002009-12-09T12:20:12.623-08:00Thanks Jamie.
I definitely agree with you re the ...Thanks Jamie.<br /><br />I definitely agree with you re the H-Bomb. A solid "normal" wetsuit with attached hood, gloves and booties with fleece undies and a vest should keep you hard-core Winter east coast surfers (and I say that with great respect after two days here of low 30 degree temps) pretty warm.<br /><br />I'm thinking of updating the review re the battery activation button and placement. There should definitely be a two-second delay to activate the battery for the high temp and low temp setting. A four second delay to turn it off would be good. It's just too easy to toggle back and forth from low to high via an accidental bump.<br /><br />Battery placement could be better, especially if your habit is carrying your board under your right arm. But choices are limited. Ideally it should be about five or six inches further back, riding more on the back. But then you run into the heating pads. Moving it forward makes you lay on it so that's no good. I'll just have to learn to be more ambidextrous and get "left sided." The "real" problem with the current battery location is the accidental battery activation, which could be cured with the delay.<br /><br />Overall though, so far so good, and the rest of the review stands as is.<br /><br />Once you get yours, let us know how you like it.srfnffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-15671770301207650372009-12-09T11:56:37.982-08:002009-12-09T11:56:37.982-08:00Great Review! I am an East Coast surfer and will t...Great Review! I am an East Coast surfer and will typically paddle out in anything, year-round. Few shops on the East Coast have the vest available yet but I've put down my deposit for my local shop's first shipment (hopefully coming in before Xmas!). Your review was very helpful and one of the few first-hand reviews I've been able to find thus far. I'm glad to hear you have had a good experience with it, $200 certainly beats shelling out $1000+ for the RipCurl option (H-Bomb). Thanks again, can't wait to give mine a try!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835212239730535507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5430440761281029718.post-72201729804972833562009-12-08T15:27:46.307-08:002009-12-08T15:27:46.307-08:00Thanks Dr. Jeff...good to know that it actually is...Thanks Dr. Jeff...good to know that it actually is possible.srfnffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399633806074538641noreply@blogger.com