Surfing and diving

Water pulls heat away about twenty times faster than air of the same temperature, which is why you get cold in the water even in summer and the session ends when the warmth runs out while the waves are still there. You wear Glovii heated vests under a wetsuit or a drysuit: the neoprene softshell takes direct contact with water, the heating covers the front and the back, and the working depth reaches one hundred metres. The 32 W output is about three times higher than in Glovii heated clothing for land, because under water you need far more of it.

The single-battery version with an 11.1 V battery heats for about 115 minutes, has the switch directly on the battery and works on the board, in the kayak, on the sailboat, on the jet ski and for kitesurfing and wingfoiling. The diving version has two batteries for about six hours of work in total and a wrist remote that confirms every level change with a vibration, so you switch between three heat levels in murky water without looking at any indicator. Once you are out of the water, warm up with the power bank heated poncho and the beanie with the hidden switch before you take off the wet suit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the two heated vests for the water?
The single-battery model heats for about 115 minutes, you switch it on with the button on the battery, and it is aimed at surfers, windsurfers, kitesurfers and wingfoilers. The diving model has two batteries for about six hours of work and a wrist remote with vibration confirmation, so you change the heat level without looking at the indicator even in murky water. Both vests heat the front and the back at 32 W and work down to one hundred metres.
How deep can I use the heated diving vest?
Glovii vests are waterproof to one hundred metres, so they work for surfing on the surface as well as for diving at typical recreational depths.
Why is the heating power of the diving vest higher than in regular heated clothing?
Water pulls heat away about twenty times faster than air of the same temperature, so the vests for the water heat at 32 W, roughly three times more than typical Glovii heated clothing made for land.
How do I wear the heated vest under a wetsuit or drysuit?
You put it on directly under the wetsuit or drysuit. The battery pockets sit on the sides, so your arms and torso move freely, and the included side strap lets you enlarge the vest circumference. You connect the battery plug and play and switch the heating on before you get into the water.
How long does the surfing and diving vest heat for?
The single-battery version with an 11.1 V, 5000 mAh battery heats for about 115 minutes. The diving version comes with two batteries that together give up to about 360 minutes of work. On the lowest of the three levels the time is longer, on the highest it is shorter.
How do I warm up quickly after getting out of the water?
Throw on the power bank heated poncho: it heats the front and the back at 9 W, and you put it on right there on the beach, before you take the wetsuit off. The heated beanie with the hidden switch and the battery included warms your head and ears on the way to the car and while you change.