FIX Under Warmer Vest

Peter Rowlands · Issue 112, Jan/Feb 2020 · pp. 41–43

Products mentioned: FIX Under Warmer Vest SD, FIX Under Warmer Vest DX, FIX Under Warmer Vest PRO, Type 2600 battery, Type 5200 battery

Keen UwP readers will remember we included details of the FIX Under Warmer Vest in the New Products Section of UwP111 and I have been fortunate enough to be given one to review. As an all year round UK diver I have to admit that as life progresses the winter water temperatures do dampen the enthusiasm somewhat and certainly limit dive times. Fingers become uncooperatively numb and feet chill as the body naturally withdraws heat to it’s core to preserve vital functions. Winter water temperatures in the UK can dip to 8°C (46F) with fresh water lakes even more consistently colder. And so it was a welcome task to review this vest and I was again fortunate to have the top of the range version to try. There are three models all rated to 100 metres - SD, DX and PRO. The SD is for wetsuits only with a wired controller, the DX has a back heating element while the Pro has elements front and back a…