Heated vests

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

I used my Venture Heat heated vest yesterday and today. I like it just fine. The battery being inside the drysuit is the only drawback for me. This vest can also be used under a wetsuit.

 

[k4kafka]

I recently purchased a Venture Heat Pro 2 (D616A) and have used it wet and dry. I also know several people who have used them for years with good success. I too was leary of having batteries inside the suit, but persuaded myself the real burn risk is a short in the heating beds, not the batteries lighting off. So far so good. Batteries are most vulnerable during charging and when subjected to heat or trauma. Along with prescribed care, keeping the vest stored/transported properly is important to keep the heating bed wires from getting pinched.

Thank you for your reply and good advice.

 

[k4kafka]

I used my Venture Heat heated vest yesterday and today. I like it just fine. The battery being inside the drysuit is the only drawback for me. This vest can also be used under a wetsuit.

Thank you. I plan on using this under my 5mm wetsuit.

 

[k4kafka]

It probably works just fine... I have just been close to a friend whose heater-battery decided to go kaboom in 60meters of water... We were very happy we could get it off his plate and away from the suit. Hence... a slight bit sceptical.
However... most of my "scepticality" came from the 30watts... but that was before the OP posted the temps he wanted to dive in...

Split fins not in my kit….

 

[k4kafka]

Which model and in what water temperatures.

No split fins 4 me…

 

[Tucsonwilly]

Whatever you do, don't expect any service fro Venture Heat. Apparently they have no service department nor very many spare parts to sell. This is their reply asking for service:

L (Venture Heat)

Feb 5, 2024, 4:14 PM PST

Thanks for reaching out; unfortunately, we do not have a repairs department, so we are unable to fix products on our end.

If your product is past the 1-year warranty, we can assist with a discount on the purchase of a new vest if you're interested.

Kind regards,
L
Venture Heat USA

service@ventureheat.com
www.ventureheat.com