Fabroc Controller

The StormRider heated vest from EXO2 is the ideal way for motorcyclists to keep warm. It uses a chemically inert polymer material called FabRoc to convert electricity into heat. The vest has no internal wiring making it safe for wet weather conditions, and it is stretchable and crushproof.

The StormRider maintains an average temperature of 55°C because of the electrical properties of FabRoc. As the material heats up it increases resistance and when it reaches its maximum operating temperature it draws a small current to keep the temperature constant.

The vest can be powered with the motorcycle battery and provides heat to the chest area, the upper back, the kidney area and the front shoulder areas. An optional battery pack allows the vest to be used away from the motorcycle, and in this situation only provides heat to the kidney area to conserve energy.

There are two options if the motorcyclist wishes to adjust the heat. The first is to simply disconnect the vest from the power source and let it cool down. The second option is more practical – an optional controller is available to adjust the heat to the desired comfort level.

The StormRider Controller Unit attaches to the clutch cable mounting. It connects directly to the battery and the vest is plugged into the controller. There are 9 temperature levels – when first switched on the controller defaults to “9” which is 100% power to quickly heat the vest. Once the vest has reached the desired temperature the controller can be set to a lower setting to draw less power. Setting “1” draws 50% power and setting “0” turns the vest off.

The controller is designed to be permanently attached to the motorcycle. It is not needed when the vest is powered with the battery pack because only the kidney section of the vest is heated while using the battery pack. This is unlikely to produce too much heat unless the weather is warm, in which case the vest can simply be turned off.

The controller makes a great addition to the StormRider vest and is quite reasonable in cost.

StormRider Battery

The StormRider heated vest from EXO2 is specifically designed for outdoor lovers to increase comfort during cold weather. It can be attached directly to the motorcycle battery to provide electricity to the special polymer material called FabRoc. Or can be attached to a portable battery and a backpack with a battery that charges through a solar array to charge This material converts electricity into heat without the need for any internal wiring in the vest, making it safe for all-weather conditions.

There are many other uses for heated vests besides motorcycling, and this is part of the reason why EXO2 has provided a StormRider battery. Anyone who participates in outdoor activities can benefit from this product – the list includes nature photographers, skiers, boatsmen, skaters, and spectators for these events.

The StormRider battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a lifespan of 500 recharges. The vest plugs into the battery unit which has an off/on switch and an LED indicator. The vest can be heated up to 3 hours on a single charge.

The StormRider vest is equipped with heating pads in the upper back, chest, front shoulders, and kidney areas. All of these areas are heated when the vest is connected to the 12V motorcycle battery. When powered by the battery pack, however, the vest only heats the kidney area. This provides enough warmth because there is not heat loss from the wind-chill factor experienced on a motorcycle.

The vest maintains a constant heat of about 55°C because of the properties of the polymer heating material. It increases in electrical resistance as it heats up, and by the time it has reached 55°C it draws relatively little current to maintain the temperature.

The StormRider battery puts out 14.8V of electricity and comes with a 16.8V charger for an average of 3 hours charging time. The LED display on the charger changes from red to green when the battery pack is fully charged. The battery pack itself is relatively light weight and can be kept in an interior pocket.