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Lightning Review: Electric Socks

marcsiry — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:24:45 EDT

I have electric socks that plug into my motorcycle. 12v DC from the electrical system- saves batteries and keeps me warm (along with my electric pants and electric jacket liner and electric gloves). Don't try this on a bike with a small alternator or else you'll be walking home (in the cold).

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socioecoboy — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:49:21 EDT

@Brian Lam: I got these for X-mas and actually haven't ever used them, at least not with the battery's installed.

I'm with you however. They're not great socks to begin with, and it seems like a waste of a battery

I'm a snowboarder, and while the chemical packs have helped slightly with gloves, I've never really needed them in my boots. Just don't over tighten your boots and you'll be fine.

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ninjagin — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:50:44 EDT

The best I've seen are the powered-by-9v ski boot warmers. They get install underneath the footbeds.

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Git Em SteveDave is a poor substitute for LindsayJoy — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:24:07 EDT

How about sock garters?

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Slash3 — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:24:08 EDT

I've got a pair of them as well, I used them for winter cycling. They worked fairly well. They also don't fall down as much if you actually go outside and put boots or shoes on, to say nothing of pants. Chemical warmers work well too, but require a bit of oxygen to catalyze. These can be used with thick/sealed footwear such as waders, overboots or multi-layer winter boots and will still provide heat. Without air circulation, chemical warmers will simply stop working. Try it, put an opened chemical warmer in a sealed plastic bag - it'll cease the heat, and when you open the bag again, it'll resume until the chemical catalyst finishes reacting. Same goes for wet environments. It's a D cell, it's hardly going to electrocute anyone, but it will still provide heat when soaking wet. Chemical warmers will just stop reacting.

They're not a bad backup to have around the house if you live in a colder climate, but don't expect miracles. It's basically a windshield defroster for your feet.

Slash3

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teh POD — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:22:28 EDT

so how do you wash these?

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strider_mt2k — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:52:06 EDT

Yeah I can see fishermen dealing with batteries and stuff while working.
That environment is probably the worst for anything electrical, and the LAST thing you seem to have time for is to fiddle with your socks.

Wool is supposed to keep you warm even if it gets wet, as do thinsulate and gortex.

I'd pursue THOSE options until the technology radically improves.
That and not being a fisherman.

Nothing against it, mind you. it's simply not for me.
I require vast amounts of sock-fiddling time.

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MisterSleep — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:39:55 EDT

Now just try not to sneeze while taking a leak. Keep that aim straight.

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sfokevin — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:51:13 EDT

Your calves seem very asymmetric?...

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matto — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:34:46 EDT

those are totally going to get you laid

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pradster — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:24:22 EDT

@Brian Lam: Next time get Addy to pose for you, we would much like that instead of Adams legs.
:P

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pradster — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:19:39 EDT

i wonder if they have electric undies to keep my balls from freezing!

giz review of heated undies:

sweaty, feels comfy except the weight of the batteries causes sag. If you run the undies so totally fall off!

pradster

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Brian Lam — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:14:34 EDT

@socioecoboy: What's your verdict on em?

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impendingdoom — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:05:19 EDT

is it business time?

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cyborgtroy — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:59:15 EDT

battery-powered heating = wtf?

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socioecoboy — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:56:19 EDT

umm...I own these.

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drewls — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:41:37 EDT

D cells? Why not strap a friggin car battery to your leg?

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ceilingFANBOY — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:34:00 EDT

♫ Hot legs! ♫

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