Anybody Used Keis Heated clothing?
Discussion
I use a KEIS X5... absolutely brilliant and worth every penny.
If your going to be doing commuting in Winter then it is ideal... for longer touring in Winter (300 miles per day +) I would probably consider a fully heated jacket / gloves combo saying that the Keis X5 has done some serious mileage with me and I've never been cold with it on.
This morning I left the house and was -1deg ... did a 36 mile motorway trip to work with the Keis X5 on 'medium' and when I arrived at work I was still nice and warm.
The Keis X5 has heat areas on the chest and kidneys... never thought this would be enough but the key thing is that as its heating your kidneys it is therefore heating your blood so the heat is getting everywhere. I find my hands and feet take much longer to get cold.
HTH
If your going to be doing commuting in Winter then it is ideal... for longer touring in Winter (300 miles per day +) I would probably consider a fully heated jacket / gloves combo saying that the Keis X5 has done some serious mileage with me and I've never been cold with it on.
This morning I left the house and was -1deg ... did a 36 mile motorway trip to work with the Keis X5 on 'medium' and when I arrived at work I was still nice and warm.
The Keis X5 has heat areas on the chest and kidneys... never thought this would be enough but the key thing is that as its heating your kidneys it is therefore heating your blood so the heat is getting everywhere. I find my hands and feet take much longer to get cold.
HTH
Mr OCD said:
I use a KEIS X5... absolutely brilliant and worth every penny.
If your going to be doing commuting in Winter then it is ideal... for longer touring in Winter (300 miles per day +) I would probably consider a fully heated jacket / gloves combo saying that the Keis X5 has done some serious mileage with me and I've never been cold with it on.
This morning I left the house and was -1deg ... did a 36 mile motorway trip to work with the Keis X5 on 'medium' and when I arrived at work I was still nice and warm.
The Keis X5 has heat areas on the chest and kidneys... never thought this would be enough but the key thing is that as its heating your kidneys it is therefore heating your blood so the heat is getting everywhere. I find my hands and feet take much longer to get cold.
HTH
It certainly does, thanks.If your going to be doing commuting in Winter then it is ideal... for longer touring in Winter (300 miles per day +) I would probably consider a fully heated jacket / gloves combo saying that the Keis X5 has done some serious mileage with me and I've never been cold with it on.
This morning I left the house and was -1deg ... did a 36 mile motorway trip to work with the Keis X5 on 'medium' and when I arrived at work I was still nice and warm.
The Keis X5 has heat areas on the chest and kidneys... never thought this would be enough but the key thing is that as its heating your kidneys it is therefore heating your blood so the heat is getting everywhere. I find my hands and feet take much longer to get cold.
HTH
My commute is about 18 miles each way, but ~14 miles of that is motorway/fast dual carriageway. Up until now I've been making do with layers and given that it was 2c this morning, used the car and sat in traffic jams as a result.
I definitely need to sort out some heated kit. Does the Keis X5 include wire elements that can eventually break, or is it like the EXO2 system?
S
Sossige said:
Mr OCD said:
I use a KEIS X5... absolutely brilliant and worth every penny.
If your going to be doing commuting in Winter then it is ideal... for longer touring in Winter (300 miles per day +) I would probably consider a fully heated jacket / gloves combo saying that the Keis X5 has done some serious mileage with me and I've never been cold with it on.
This morning I left the house and was -1deg ... did a 36 mile motorway trip to work with the Keis X5 on 'medium' and when I arrived at work I was still nice and warm.
The Keis X5 has heat areas on the chest and kidneys... never thought this would be enough but the key thing is that as its heating your kidneys it is therefore heating your blood so the heat is getting everywhere. I find my hands and feet take much longer to get cold.
HTH
It certainly does, thanks.If your going to be doing commuting in Winter then it is ideal... for longer touring in Winter (300 miles per day +) I would probably consider a fully heated jacket / gloves combo saying that the Keis X5 has done some serious mileage with me and I've never been cold with it on.
This morning I left the house and was -1deg ... did a 36 mile motorway trip to work with the Keis X5 on 'medium' and when I arrived at work I was still nice and warm.
The Keis X5 has heat areas on the chest and kidneys... never thought this would be enough but the key thing is that as its heating your kidneys it is therefore heating your blood so the heat is getting everywhere. I find my hands and feet take much longer to get cold.
HTH
My commute is about 18 miles each way, but ~14 miles of that is motorway/fast dual carriageway. Up until now I've been making do with layers and given that it was 2c this morning, used the car and sat in traffic jams as a result.
I definitely need to sort out some heated kit. Does the Keis X5 include wire elements that can eventually break, or is it like the EXO2 system?
S
The only probably I have is that my arms get cold. But I am going to get a decent winter base layer which sorts this. As with anything once you plug one cold spot (body and hands) other pop up (the vents on my Arai for example) so you are constantly chasing the draughts, but its good when your all tucked up warm!
Sossige said:
Mr OCD said:
Does the Keis X5 include wire elements that can eventually break, or is it like the EXO2 system?S
Sossige said:
Mr OCD said:
I use a KEIS X5... absolutely brilliant and worth every penny.
If your going to be doing commuting in Winter then it is ideal... for longer touring in Winter (300 miles per day +) I would probably consider a fully heated jacket / gloves combo saying that the Keis X5 has done some serious mileage with me and I've never been cold with it on.
This morning I left the house and was -1deg ... did a 36 mile motorway trip to work with the Keis X5 on 'medium' and when I arrived at work I was still nice and warm.
The Keis X5 has heat areas on the chest and kidneys... never thought this would be enough but the key thing is that as its heating your kidneys it is therefore heating your blood so the heat is getting everywhere. I find my hands and feet take much longer to get cold.
HTH
It certainly does, thanks.If your going to be doing commuting in Winter then it is ideal... for longer touring in Winter (300 miles per day +) I would probably consider a fully heated jacket / gloves combo saying that the Keis X5 has done some serious mileage with me and I've never been cold with it on.
This morning I left the house and was -1deg ... did a 36 mile motorway trip to work with the Keis X5 on 'medium' and when I arrived at work I was still nice and warm.
The Keis X5 has heat areas on the chest and kidneys... never thought this would be enough but the key thing is that as its heating your kidneys it is therefore heating your blood so the heat is getting everywhere. I find my hands and feet take much longer to get cold.
HTH
My commute is about 18 miles each way, but ~14 miles of that is motorway/fast dual carriageway. Up until now I've been making do with layers and given that it was 2c this morning, used the car and sat in traffic jams as a result.
I definitely need to sort out some heated kit. Does the Keis X5 include wire elements that can eventually break, or is it like the EXO2 system?
S
jp-speed-triple said:
Sossige said:
Mr OCD said:
Does the Keis X5 include wire elements that can eventually break, or is it like the EXO2 system?S
However, once it is powered up the KEIS bodywarmer comes to life, heating up to 65ºC when connected directly to the motorcycle battery. Carbon-weave panels over the kidneys and chest generate an even temperature, without the need for traditional wire elements, making the KEIS Bodywarmer lighter, less bulky and above all more reliable than traditional garments of this type. Because no wire elements are used, it is possible to hand wash and drip-dry the product without affecting its performance.
Owners wishing to adjust the temperature can invest in a 5-level control unit that is designed to provide adjustable heat from 40º - 60º when the bodywarmer is powered from a 12V source on the motorcycle. Alternatively, KEIS produce a rechargeable Li-ion battery pack, with 2200mA capacity, which will provide 2.2 - 6.7 hours of heat, depending on the temperature setting. This gives owners the flexibility to wear the bodywarmer for a variety of other activities too, including winter sports, hiking, etc.
When riding at 30mph in an external temperature of 5°C, the wind chill factor causes the temperature to drop to -2°C, so for many year-round motorcyclists heated clothing is a necessity rather than a luxury. The KEIS bodywarmer is available in X-small - 2XL and retails for £89.99 inc. VAT which includes the fused connection lead to run it from the motorcycle battery. The optional 5-level heat controller costs £29.99 or wearers can opt for the battery pack/charger kit that sells for £39.99.
Worth noting that I've been so impressed with it I'm tempted by the new heated gloves they do!
I realised mine is the X4 BTW ... the X5 is the new one ... which has inbuilt connectors for you to connect heated gloves / soles / etc... but is essentially the same.
I've also noticed it tends to temp regulate which is rather cool. Wish had bought it years ago to be honest!
I realised mine is the X4 BTW ... the X5 is the new one ... which has inbuilt connectors for you to connect heated gloves / soles / etc... but is essentially the same.
I've also noticed it tends to temp regulate which is rather cool. Wish had bought it years ago to be honest!
jp-speed-triple said:
Sossige said:
Mr OCD said:
Does the Keis X5 include wire elements that can eventually break, or is it like the EXO2 system?S
I've had Keiss insoles (failed), inner gloves (failed), trousers (not used yet), X5 jacket (failed), and another jacket that worked the last time I used it in March this year. All failed items gave up just out of warranty and sellers were less than interested about the problems. When the kit works it's brilliant, but on balance, it's not reliable. 
IAN1967 said:
I've had a vest for the last 3-4 years, used sometimes 3-4 times a week, and never had any problems
You need a snug fit to keep the warmth on your body, i've found it better to have a base layer then the heated vest then a couple of layers on top
Yeah an XXS isn't really snug at all.You need a snug fit to keep the warmth on your body, i've found it better to have a base layer then the heated vest then a couple of layers on top
Wonder if a womens would be better!
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