Can see why all the Toronto riders are riding in t shirts, I’m pretty good at heat management, long as I’m moving in the mountains, but in downtown attgatting is getting grim and tiring
I've been looking at cooling vests and stumbled on these types which operate on compressed air, intended for welders and industrial workers: Vortec Cooling Vest | Welding Cooling Vest
The real ones (probably not the cheapo Amazon ones) work on some funky physics and don't just blow compressed air on you. There's probably no practical application for motorcycling since they require a lot of CFM at fairly high PSI, but I thought they were a cool (ha!) alternative to the wet/evaporative types of vests which are less effective in high humidity.
I've been looking at cooling vests and stumbled on these types which operate on compressed air, intended for welders and industrial workers: Vortec Cooling Vest | Welding Cooling Vest
The real ones (probably not the cheapo Amazon ones) work on some funky physics and don't just blow compressed air on you. There's probably no practical application for motorcycling since they require a lot of CFM at fairly high PSI, but I thought they were a cool (ha!) alternative to the wet/evaporative types of vests which are less effective in high humidity.
Holy frig 25-35 scfm @ 100 psi is about a 10 hp air compressor at 100% duty cycle. Efficiency definitely wasn't on the list of design requirements for that thing.
Holy frig 25-35 scfm @ 100 psi is about a 10 hp air compressor at 100% duty cycle. Efficiency definitely wasn't on the list of design requirements for that thing.
Given how hot it's going to get in the coming years, maybe the 2050 model year halo touring bikes (Goldwing, BMW GS) will have an optional onboard compressor for these systems.
Given how hot it's going to get in the coming years, maybe the 2050 model year halo touring bikes (Goldwing, BMW GS) will have an optional onboard compressor for these systems.
It's far more energy efficient to compress a refrigerant than air. I'm a little surprised the tourers don't have it already. Obviously it won't feel like you are in a fridge but could easily drop the temp and humidity of air around you by quite a bit. Add a couple hose outlets to shove in your gear for a world of difference.
Thermorider likely has issues. It is giving you cool fluid which may help but there is also a good chance that you get condensation in the vest. That could get funky fast. The entrosys gives you cool/dry air.
Dropped my car off at the shop yesterday and walked home, only to remember I locked my wallet in the car.
Made the quick scoot back for it on the bike wearing shorts and running shoes. Felt nice....
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