Ventz

Firstpeke · Aug 7, 2014

A guy on DeauvilleUK.org just posted that he won a pair of these in a competition, thought you folks might like to see the website for an unusual but what looks like, effective product....

http://www.ventz-range.com/

Blrfl · Aug 7, 2014

Firstgear has (had?) vents like that built into its Scout line of jackets. They were made of leather and had a zipper and snap arrangement that held the vent open or closed. I used mine a lot in the summers and found them very effective.

The clip-on design is a good idea, bit I'd be concerned about what they'd do on impact.

--Mark

Throttlejockey · Aug 8, 2014

Blrfl said:
The clip-on design is a good idea, bit I'd be concerned about what they'd do on impact.

--Mark

That's the first thing I thought of. Instant broken wrist.

Firstpeke · Aug 8, 2014

I take it you didn't read the FAQ section then.......

SteveST1300 · Aug 8, 2014

I don't know about the injury part but I ordered a pair to try. I have used my LD comfort shirt wet under my KLIM jacket and it cools and vents well but the sleeves did not pass much air so these may help. I don't think there is that much of a risk. Once I get them and see what they feel like I will know for sure.

Throttlejockey · Aug 8, 2014

Firstpeke said:
I take it you didn't read the FAQ section then.......

Ventz are made from shatter proof materials and the inside is synthetic rubber, making them both safe and comfortable.

OK......so they're shatter proof.

Blrfl · Aug 8, 2014

Firstpeke said:
I take it you didn't read the FAQ section then.......

I did, and the only thing I found relevant was this:

Could they shatter in an accident?
Ventz are made from shatter proof materials and the inside is synthetic rubber, making them both safe and comfortable.

...which still doesn't give me a warm fuzzy about how safe they are. The vent structure is still plastic. Shatter-proof is good, but any energy you put into it has to go somewhere.

One thing I noticed in the pictures is that they all have the vent structure positioned over an area of the glove that looks armored. I don't think it's realistic to expect that it would stay there all the time.

SteveST1300 said:
I don't know about the injury part but I ordered a pair to try.

I'll be interested in what you find safety-wise.

--Mark

SteveST1300 · Aug 8, 2014

I will let you know as they fit on the to of your wrist I don't see much of an issue

the_gr8t_waldo · Aug 9, 2014

I would love to try 'em on my next summer ride.. Anything that helps me stay in my riding jacket is a good thing. One slight draw back is that they would seem to loose some effectiveness behind a fairing

PopJack · Aug 9, 2014

I just ordered a set. I'm always trying to get air up my sleeves and this looks like a good enough idea to try!

ST Gui · Aug 10, 2014

SteveST1300 said:
I ordered a pair to try

I glanced at the ad but since the manufactures is in Oz I didn't read it. Where did you order them from? I guess that they could be pretty effective. Thinking back to the days when I didn't where any motorcycle oriented gear I remember various jackets blowing up and me looking like the Sta-Puf marshmallow man. As for being behind the shield with risers my hands are pretty much in the jet stream. My only concern is getting a bee or yellow jacket up my sleeve. Is there a mesh behind that grille?

SteveST1300 · Aug 11, 2014

Yes there is a mesh in the grill I orderedmine from the UK. Will see how they are I will let you know once I get them.

Firstpeke · Aug 11, 2014

Made in the UK.....

the_gr8t_waldo · Aug 12, 2014

what kind of competition was it?

Firstpeke · Aug 12, 2014

Here's the OP form the DeauvilleUK forum:

Quote/
For some years now, I get my newspaper (Herald - formerly Glasgow herald) online.
last Satuday, I was glancing throgh it and noticed a competion for a set of the above.
These fit in your sleeve and let air up one the arms to cool you on hot days.
1 st so many correct answers get a free set.
as the contact was only a mouse click away, i submitted
I got a set in the post today,
will let you all know if any good
SMcG in (not very hot) Glasgow
/Quote

SteveST1300 · Aug 13, 2014

well mine have been shipped not sure when I will see them I have a trip planned next week it would be nice if I got them before that but we will see its a good idea. I never liked the idea of riding with the sleeves loose as if there is a get off there goes your protection from road rash this would seem to eliminate that issue. I will let you know how they work out.

thepaleobiker · Aug 13, 2014

I just ordered a pair in white. Looking forward to sharing some pictures & usage details! (I must concede - the weather so far has been fantastic, not really warranting any cooling solution so far this summer)

Regards,
Vishnu

ESB · Aug 13, 2014

At first glance, they look like a prettyy good idea and product, and WOULD help cooling. Yea - They definitely would puff up the jacket, but could be "adjusted" or "choked down" with favorite tape. Worth a try.

SteveST1300 · Aug 14, 2014

If the jacket has vents it won't puff out the air will hust flow through.

Rekoob · Aug 14, 2014

My daily jacket is mesh so I'm guessing these wouldn't do anything. But interested nonetheless.

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