Is Rip Curl H-Bomb Heated Vest suitable for diving?

[swimmingpooldivein]

I recently purchased a Rip Curl H Bomb Heated Vest, but I'm actually not sure if it's safe for use for recreational diving (up to 40m). I did some Googling, but couldn't find a definitive answer. Any advice? Thanks in advance!!

 

[Rayk]

I recently purchased a Rip Curl H Bomb Heated Vest, but I'm actually not sure if it's safe for use for recreational diving (up to 40m). I did some Googling, but couldn't find a definitive answer. Any advice? Thanks in advance!!

Where are the batteries placed, within the vest or external?

 

[broncobowsher]

Never heard of it, went looking. Looks like it was only made for a year or two back around 2008. So if you even found one, the battery has probably aged out by this time. The battery appears to be internal. And from the negative comments, the battery appears to have been problematic. And by problematic, that is in surface use, not the added pressure of diving.

Everything I can find on it, don't bother.

 

[swimmingpooldivein]

Where are the batteries placed, within the vest or external?

You put the battery inside a pocket. I'm unsure if the pocket becomes completely dry after zipping it up. I can certainly try.

 

[swimmingpooldivein]

Never heard of it, went looking. Looks like it was only made for a year or two back around 2008. So if you even found one, the battery has probably aged out by this time. The battery appears to be internal. And from the negative comments, the battery appears to have been problematic. And by problematic, that is in surface use, not the added pressure of diving.

Everything I can find on it, don't bother.

Thanks for the info! Yeah, I see it's suitable for surface swims, but haven't found anything ok diving. Maybe I'll email the manufacturer.

 

[Rayk]

You put the battery inside a pocket. I'm unsure if the pocket becomes completely dry after zipping it up. I can certainly try.

If the batteries located inside the west and/or suit it is no go. Preferably you want your batteries located in separate place (hip harness, but etc.) and connected with cable so in case of emergency you can unplug and easily detach from it rather than trying to remove everything you are wearing.