Brrrr, its that time of year where the temperatures start to drop and the only ones out on the water are the die-hard kiters.
I was out yesterday for a mean 3 hour session, but my toes were pretty numb with the cold when I came in. When I got back I saw an e-mail from Matt Patton President of HeatedWetsuits.Com. They have just come out with a heated undersuit to wear while kitesurfing (and other water activities).
I've not seen one myself, but I am interested, especially with snow season coming up. (Don't forget Wanakite 2011 starts August 29th!)
They video claims that the battery pack sits in a place that doesn't interfere with your harness, which if true, would be awesome because that was the problem I had with the Quicksilver heated vest.
Anyway, they are offering free delivery to New Zealand and with the strength of the NZ dollar right now its probably the best time to get one! http://www.heatedwetsuits.com/
If I end up buying one I'll give a full review on its performance for both snow and water kiting.
I was out yesterday for a mean 3 hour session, but my toes were pretty numb with the cold when I came in. When I got back I saw an e-mail from Matt Patton President of HeatedWetsuits.Com. They have just come out with a heated undersuit to wear while kitesurfing (and other water activities).
I've not seen one myself, but I am interested, especially with snow season coming up. (Don't forget Wanakite 2011 starts August 29th!)
They video claims that the battery pack sits in a place that doesn't interfere with your harness, which if true, would be awesome because that was the problem I had with the Quicksilver heated vest.
Anyway, they are offering free delivery to New Zealand and with the strength of the NZ dollar right now its probably the best time to get one! http://www.heatedwetsuits.com/
If I end up buying one I'll give a full review on its performance for both snow and water kiting.
