Hotsuits Hotbelt WetSuit Heater

[littleguppie]

Curious if anyone has tried this item out? I'm thinking of buying a wetsuit where they are tossing it in for free which is justifying the price of the wetsuit a bit more, but just wondered if it works?

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Thanks

 

[Mubble Bubble]

I just got mine in the mail last week. Haven't tried it in the water yet but it works pretty well above the water on a sore back Feels like it throws off about the same heat as a thermacare wrap. I like the reusablity factor. Boil it in the bag and it's good to go.

 

[mark01]

These are enough to ward off the chill below the thermocline and for me, they can may a chilly dive in a wetsuit more comfortable. They are not going to keep you warm like a drysuit, but they are helpful. Don't expect miracles. They are NOT going last much more than an hour start to finish.

 

[Hatul]

I have it and have tried to use it in the past without good success. The problem is how to activate it under a thick wetsuit. I tried fashioning a hard backing behind the activate button, but have not had a chance to try it since. You want something that can be activated just before you jump in or just after, not as you're suiting up, at least not in S Calif where you can overheat.