Fly Ignitor Pro Heated Gloves

[GoldOxide_imp]

The gloves look great Buzz.

I continue to use the Fly Pro gloves routinely and still they are performing to expectation. My longest use was about 2 x 1 hour stretches at medium power and no signs of the gloves giving up. They appear to be waterproof based on some rain riding, but they haven't been tested riding in a continuous deluge.

[j3gq_imp]

The gloves look great Buzz.

I continue to use the Fly Pro gloves routinely and still they are performing to expectation. My longest use was about 2 x 1 hour stretches at medium power and no signs of the gloves giving up. They appear to be waterproof based on some rain riding, but they haven't been tested riding in a continuous deluge.

Q for GO: I have always felt that winter gloves are way to thick and stiff to provide proper touch and control of switches, clutch and brake. This made me stop riding in winter. Is this the case with your self-heating-gloves too ?

[Houtman_imp]

The dual chamber winter gloves from Held are prefect for winter riding.

[GoldOxide_imp]

The gloves look great Buzz.

I continue to use the Fly Pro gloves routinely and still they are performing to expectation. My longest use was about 2 x 1 hour stretches at medium power and no signs of the gloves giving up. They appear to be waterproof based on some rain riding, but they haven't been tested riding in a continuous deluge.

Q for GO: I have always felt that winter gloves are way to thick and stiff to provide proper touch and control of switches, clutch and brake. This made me stop riding in winter. Is this the case with your self-heating-gloves too ?

Q for GO: I have always felt that winter gloves are way to thick and stiff to provide proper touch and control of switches, clutch and brake. This made me stop riding in winter. Is this the case with your self-heating-gloves too ?
I reckon that varies from rider-to-rider.

In terms of Honda mid-size bikes (e.g. the CB1100), I did not have any issues. However, I will say I do have a difficult time controlling my Cardo Freedom 2+ pushbuttons on the side of the helmet. I do not have this problem with lighter warm weather riding gloves. This is not a profound statement, but it is still something I observed.

Generally for me, I found all lever controls on the CB1100 using cold weather riding gloves better for me, until it gets too warm than it is a hassle. But again, every rider has their preference.

[j3gq_imp]

I looked at your pictures again. The connectors look like old fashioned audio jacks and plugs. And (hoping the manufacturer follows this thread) I would really like to see version 2 came out, with a standard micro-USB connector, and compatible with any more recent phone charger (2A).

I could stop at the local bar, have a coffee, flirt with the girl behind the bar ... and her charger (which she doesn't need right now) charges my glove batteries, and never worry about carrying another charger.

[Houtman_imp]

Just flirting with the girl might warm up your whole body , never mind about your hands.

[peterbaron]

Fly Ignitor Pro Heated Gloves

This is my first heated gear. Typically when riding in sub-freezing temperatures I layer up the hands and insert "Hotties" pads into passive cold-weather leather riding gloves. This works to a point, but has a side-effect of too much bulk in the glove and limits flexibility. It also becomes ineffective at -20C plus freeway windchill since I do not use hand deflectors, nor large windscreens.

I have found hand deflectors at -20C + 110 km/h + heated hand grips (which I do not use either) ineffective after 15 to 20 minutes of exposure. In my case, the fingertips suffer first.

So here I am: Cable-less heated gloves (7.4V battery source).


Initial Review:

Source: https://fortnine.ca/en/fly-ignitor-pro-heated-gloves

PROS:
[ul] [li]The assembly and product fit and finish is excellent, ... better than I expected. The palm is leather and the top nice textile. My size (XL) fits as good and slightly more comfortable than my similar designed non-heater cold-weather riding gloves.[/li] [li]With heat off the gloves are about as good as my non-heated Five branded gloves.[/li] [li]Heat on Low: Within a minute I feel heat on top of my hand and around my fingers. For me, it is quite noticeable and I can see myself using this setting often. Its performance and comfort already exceeds my old passive layering ritual.[/li] [li]Heat on Medium: For me, the heat is on! This is very exciting. I cannot wait to test this on-the-road.[/li] [li]Heat on High: For me, this is quite hot. I can't see myself using this setting too often, however, I am glad it is available. Maybe I will need it and just don't know it yet.[/li] [li]When wearing the gloves, I do not notice the battery packs.
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CONS:

At this point, none. The gloves came with a decent storage bag, but I felt it really was not necessary.

Maybe the glove's red LED indicators are bright at night and could be distracting, however, maybe they will also improve visibility to others? Dunno.

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So this is my initial assessment without riding. Electrical durability will also be observed, however, the expectation is it won't fail anytime soon. The heater elements are stainless steel and thus, resistant to flexing wear and tear.

Just ordered ^^this set^^, GO recommended
....it better be good or AT will not run....

[Whoops]

Holy s**t sticks batman! $255! Ouch.

[peterbaron]

Holy s**t sticks batman! $255! Ouch.

Whatd'ya mean C$255??....that's only U$200....and C$120 was paid for by my apprentices gift certificate leftover..and by the moto stuff I sold through our forum, so I did not spent a penny...

[GoldOxide_imp]

Fly Ignitor Pro are Wawa, Ontario rain tested.