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Prior
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - 08:40 pm: | 
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Ahem. Lemme know your plans. I need a controller. Wonder if they do walk in discounts... |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - 09:06 pm: |
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Alex, I've got a brand-new single Gerbing controller you can have in trade for two (or three) dark brewskis the next time we meet. 
Not sure plan-wise, hoping to go down Saturday, but depends (as always) on our w*rk situation going into the weekend.
I'll keep ya posted, amigo.
FB |
Two_seasons
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - 10:00 pm: |
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Ferris:
Thanks for the heads up. Looking forward to seeing your "report" of the situation.
A guy at work here said I should check out Warm & Safe Heated Gear. Any good? Where is it made?
TIA |
Jaimec
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2012 - 08:50 am: |
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Never used Gerbing clothing. I've had Eclipse and Widder in the past but right now I'm a firm believer and die-hard fan of Aerostich's Kanetsu heated clothing, specifically the AirVantage line. Not inexpensive, but definitely worth every penny. Like Gerbings, they stand behind their products, too.
The jacket liner in my Darien Jacket was perfect this morning (about 19F here on my morning ride to work). It draws too much power for my scooter's electrical system but the Beemer has no problem at all.
The Kanetsu AirVantage electric vest works just fine with the scooter and actually pumps more heat into my body core because of the snugger fit, even though it draws less current.
Can't really go wrong with either one. |
Daggar
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2012 - 09:22 am: |
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I use Warmnsafe. I have the heated liner and wireless troller for my Motoport jacket. I can't compare it to Gerbings, as this is my first piece of heated gear, but I love it so far. Made in the USA and they have a reputation for standing behind their products. When you register on their site and pick ADVRider from the dropdown you get a discount on everything. |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 05:19 pm: |
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quote:Anybody know which Gerbing products mfg'd in NC? - Two_seasons
quote:Two_seasons, I hope to be paying Gerbings a visit at their new Stoneville, NC facility this weekend; I'll report back here what I find out.
Best,
Ferris
Two_seasons, they're manufacturing their jacket liners, vests and pant liners in the U.S. right now, but they're planning on soon producing their entire line (gloves, outerwear, etc.) at Stoneville. They're still taking baby steps getting their production up and running, going from an empty, vacant warehouse, into a bona fide high-end manufacturing facility. They've come a long way in a short period of time.
I visited them yesterday morning. I was very lucky to catch Jo Ann Long, their retail customer care manager, there; I didn't know that they're only open (for now, anyway) on Saturday's by appointment. She happened to be there taking care of another customer, so my timing was perfect.
I had a problem with both my (made in China) jacket liner and my (made in Pakistan) T5 gloves that I bought at the Greenville, South Carolina IMS two years ago.
Jo Ann was extremely courteous and helpful, and although typically they would have a tech look at the gear and assess if the issues were repairable, since it was Saturday and pretty much no one else was there she made a command decision and set me up with a brand-new jacket liner (made in America - yeah!), and new T5 gloves (still made, at least for now, in Pakistan).
I was very satisfied with Jo Ann's level of care and concern regarding my satisfaction as a customer, and in talking to her it's quite apparent how proud she is of Gerbing's as a company, and Jeff Gerbing (CEO) as an individual.
Bringing Gerbing's back to America hasn't been easy. But they're here, and they mean business.
I'm a happy customer, and can recommend their products and their customer service after the sale without hesitation.
Best,
Ferris
(Message edited by jerry_haughton on January 08, 2012) |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 05:25 pm: |
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"It was simply time," said Mr. Gerbing. "I'd wanted to manufacture in the U.S. for years, but kept hearing from people who said it couldn't be done, that we couldn't compete with offshore manufacturing. But I'm an American and our country needs us now. What's more, I believe in the quality that the American worker can produce. And the team we've been able to put together in North Carolina proves we can compete with anyone, anywhere in the world. I'm proud, both as a business owner and an American, of what we've been able to accomplish," Gerbing concludes with an enthusiastic smile. "We're home, and we here to stay!"
[Source: Gerbing's Heated Clothing] |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 05:26 pm: |
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http://www.news-record.com/content/2011/04/21/arti cle/150_jobs_coming_to_rockingham_county
http://ridingtwoup.wordpress.com/2011/12/01/gerbin gs-opens-showroom-at-stoneville-nc-facility/ |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 05:39 pm: |
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Buellish
| | Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 06:26 pm: |
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That's a great story.I've long recommended Gerbing's heated gear to my friends and strangers and will continue to do so.
It's fantastic that they are bringing thier manufacturing here. |
Fltwistygirl
| | Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 07:23 pm: |
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"That's a great story. I've long recommended Gerbing's heated gear to my friends and strangers and will continue to do so.
It's fantastic that they are bringing thier manufacturing here." +1
We know plenty of folks who swear by Gerbings, but we've not made the leap to quality heated gear yet. There may have been 2 riding days this winter where temps justified wearing heated gear. 82 degrees on Jan 8 is lame. Snowbirds love this warm winter crap but I'd love some cooler weather. Nice to work outside and not break a sweat from the humidity.
Especially for quality gear, I would happily pay more for a piece that was USA made by a company that stood behind it.
When that time comes, I'll definitely keep Gerbings high on the list, especially with this nugget of info. Thanks for sharing. |
Two_seasons
| | Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 07:39 pm: |
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Ferris:
Thanks for the update. Great write up.
I owe Jeff Gerbing an e-mail telling him I'M BUYING GERBING as I gave him the business via a web posting about a year ago for not making it here.
I'll be buying the jacket liner and, even though not made here currently, some gloves as well to show my enthusiastic support. |
Cataract2
| | Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 09:09 pm: |
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It's good to see that. I would only hope more will do the same. We need to bring it back. |
Avc8130
| | Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 10:20 pm: |
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Daggar,
Check the tags on your Warm N Safe again...my jacket says Thailand and my Gloves say Pakistan. I was HIGHLY disappointed when I saw it as their entire site is devoted to bashing Gerbing for stealing their designs and having them manufactured in China.
ac |
Daggar
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2012 - 03:39 pm: |
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Avc,
That is a bummer. I can't find a tag on mine that has the country it was produced in. I bought through Motoport though, not directly from Warm N Safe. |
Avc8130
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2012 - 04:03 pm: |
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Really? Mine has COO right on the tag at the top back.
Fortunately, quality is top-notch and function is awesome. Customer service has also been 2nd to none.
ac |
Fahren
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2012 - 04:12 pm: |
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Just wondering: is this a heated discussion about gear, or a discussion about heated gear?
Never mind... carry on....
Now back to your regularly scheduled programming... |
Fast1075
| | Posted on Monday, January 09, 2012 - 04:17 pm: |
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Used my Gerbing gear Saturday morning, 3rd season, no problems, comfy warm. |
Gearheaderiko
| | Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2012 - 07:02 pm: |
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I've got a questions and this seems to be the most recent heated gear discussion:
I've got a Widder vest and when new, the connector would practically burn my skin and it would make you sweat. Now a few years down the road and it barely gets warm. Bought another (seemingly) new Widder and it performs the same. My 8 year old Kinetsu is about the same (hot when new, not so much now). Its a simple wiring to the battery with the same connector I use for the Batter Tender. There doesnt seem to be much to go wrong.
1st: Am I insane?
2nd: Do the vests lose heating ability over time?
3rd: Have I just gotten used to it?
4th: Am I just old, lame and with poor circulation?
5th: Am I missing something in the connection?
6th: Is there a vest that works well, without a collar, that anyone can recommend (I really dont want to spend another couple hundred $$ on something that gets lukewarm at best).
PS & FWIW: I've paid my cold weather riding dues without the luxury of heated gear. I know how to stay warm without it. But these days back and neck injuries require less bulk and more warmth! |
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