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Alpine Accessories has been helping skiers, snowboarders and winter enthusiasts have more winter fun since 1993! We offer you one of the largest selection of gear, clothing and accessories on the web. |
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Technology and quality come together!
Keeping your fingers warm in cold weather can be difficult. Especially if you have poor circulation or just hate having cold hands and fingers. The ladies Reusch Solaris mittens are the best battery heated mittens we could find. With wrap around fingertip heat, it puts the heat right where you need and want it.
But how do you justify spending $400.00 for a pair of battery heated mittens?
Just look at the breakdown of the cost of the components.
4 batteries: 4 rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries (2 in each mitten)- $120
1 charger: 1 USA/European battery charger- $70
2 heating elements: 1 for each mitten that go up and over the fingertips- $110
Mittens: One pair of high quality synthetic
goatskin leather mittens- $100
Total cost = $400.00
About the mittens.....
Outer Shell: Constructed with a combination of 100% nylon and 100% goatskin leather coated with R-Tex® XT which makes the glove waterproof yet breathable.
Insulation: High tech R-Loft™ Primaloft® One insulation keeps your hands warm yet dry.
Inner lining: A soft R-Tex® polyester liner is used for waterproofing, wind proofing and breathability.
Articulated fingers: Fingers are curved like your hands for a comfortable fit.
Pull tabs: Have trouble pulling your mittens on? The convenient pull tabs make it easier.
Velcro strap: A cinch strap with Velcro closure help keep out the elements.
About the heating......
Lithium-ion batteries: Each mitten has 2 small rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries which are sewn into the wrist of the mittens. Batteries can be recharged up to 1,000 times. Batteries are not replaceable but not to worry, you'll probably wear out the mittens before the batteries wear out.
Heating elements: Each fingertip has heating wires that wrap around the fingertips giving you extra heat where you need it most. You also have a heat conductor which is located on the back of the palm for warmth.
About the HEAT: The heat is warm, not hot! Don't expect to have hot heat. The heat is designed to keep your hands warm and comfortable, not hot.
Power switch: To regulate the power you desire, all you do is press the button which is located on the back of the wrist. Each mitten has 3 modes of heat and you can tell which mode you're in by the LED light.
Battery charger: The universal battery charger works in the USA and Europe and charges both batteries at the same time.
The battery heated mittens have a one year warranty against manufactures defect.
The heated mittens are intended to keep your hands warm and the correct temperature level and heating duration depends on various factors, such as the charge of the power cells and the external temperature. Use the below table as a rough guide.
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Mode |
Average temp C° |
Average temp F° |
Approximate duration |
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3 |
28º |
82.4º |
3 hours |
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2 |
18º |
64.4º |
6 hours |
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1 |
51º |
125º |
A 5 minute blast of full power then changes to level mode 2 automatically. |
Keep in mind, you can switch to a full blast of heat when ever you need it. Otherwise the gloves stay in mode 1 or mode 2 to keep your hands warm.
If you suffer from Raynaud's Syndrome, our heated mittens are what you've been looking for. With heating elements that wrap around each finger and thumb, it puts the heat right where you want it. The 3 mode adjustable switch allows you to dial in the amount of heat you want.
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