Venture Heat - Pro V2 Heated Dive Suit Kit

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In April of this year I put a deposit on a Venture Heat vest where at this point it appears the best path is to obtain a refund from the dealer.

While I have tried to get an update on when these vests will ship from Venture Heat I'm coming up short. Does anyone have insight?

 

[explore_DMC]

I have no current information, but inventory was similar last Spring-Fall 2021 (none anywhere). I was actively looking, but did not similarly place a deposit. They showed up at several area dive shops early to mid December 2021 and were in stock online around the same time. I purchased mine at that time and I’m not sure I’ve seen any in stock since maybe February.

Dive Right in Scuba website shows estimated restock on 11/30, and their website was similarly accurate last year. Looks like a December restock again to me!

 

[Kensei]

I have no current information, but inventory was similar last Spring-Fall 2021 (none anywhere). I was actively looking, but did not similarly place a deposit. They showed up at several area dive shops early to mid December 2021 and were in stock online around the same time. I purchased mine at that time and I’m not sure I’ve seen any in stock since maybe February.

Dive Right in Scuba website shows estimated restock on 11/30, and their website was similarly accurate last year. Looks like a December restock again to me!

How do you like your Venture Heat V2? How many dives in it?

 

[Shabaday]

I like my Venture Heat V2. I have maybe 6 dives with it. I usually keep it on level 1. It was fine in 54 degrees with 7mm wetsuit. I turned it to level 2 at 54 degrees...Level one at 64

 

[explore_DMC]

I love mine. I didn’t use it this summer in the water but probably still have 20 dives with it. One of the reasons I purchased it instead of something with a canister battery (Santi etc) was so I could use it on land as well. I’ve worn it a decent amount under my jacket when the weather is crappy outside and I’m stuck outside for an extended period.

I purchased mine alongside my gf and another female diver. They’ve both used theirs extensively and have quite a few more dives on their vests than me. I do know for both of them the batteries are somewhat uncomfortable on their small frame.

None of us have experienced issues with the vests or batteries. My remote stopped working after only a handful of dives. I contacted Venture Heat and they sent me a new one. Out of curiosity, I took apart the remote and it is effectively a solid piece of resin (?). Mine had a small piece of wire not fully encased and I’m guessing that was the problem.

 

[Kensei]

In April of this year I put a deposit on a Venture Heat vest where at this point it appears the best path is to obtain a refund from the dealer.

While I have tried to get an update on when these vests will ship from Venture Heat I'm coming up short. Does anyone have insight?

They appear to be showing up at retailers now. Dive Right had them in stock yesterday. I assume they'll be showing up soon at other retailers. If you're an XL, they're available in Canada:

Venture Heated Vest Pro V3 - 40W Dry/Wet

Stay warm while scuba diving in cold water while wearing a wetsuit or drysuit with the Venture Heat Pro vest. Also adds an extra layer of warmth when diving in warm water when the water is cool. Great for other outdoor activities as well like kayaking, surfing, paddle boarding, or non-water sports.

scubagearcanada.ca

Venture Heat PRO 40W Heated Undersuit. Buy in Canada

Experienced divers who know their way around the ocean demand professional grade equipment to keep them safe. The PRO Heated Undersuit is the ideal choice when heating performance of the undersuit matters in the coldest water. It can be fitted underneath a dry-suit or a wetsuit for critical...

diveidc.com

 

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Indeed I picked up my vest last week where the vest that shipped is somewhat different than what is pictured on the Venture Heat website.

Notable is that MEC appears to be the OEM for the vest.

Heated Diving Undersuit PLUS | MEC ADDHEAT CO LTD

Model: D615 PLUSHeated Under-suit for surf & dive20W heating system (rear)100M (300ft) waterproofWireless wrist temperature controller with heptic feedbackTwo (2) 11.1V 2600mah battery Run time: 180 minutes (high heat) ~360 minutes (low heat) witht both batteries

www.addheat.com

While I have zero experience with heated vests, the battery is much heavier than expected.

 

[Boarderguy]

I was told $799 from one of our LDS that attended DEMA. They'll have it on stock soon.

 

[Shabaday]

I wanted to buy a small for my wife for Christmas but I don't see them having stock by then?? They all say 01/31/2023

 

[waterone]

I was told $799 from one of our LDS that attended DEMA. They'll have it on stock soon.

What shop? I want to pick one up. One of my friends has the previous model and has really enjoyed it.