{"id":13802,"date":"2020-09-18T09:56:20","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T13:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/?p=13802"},"modified":"2020-09-18T09:56:20","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T13:56:20","slug":"olympia-north-bay-heated-jacket-and-pants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/olympia-north-bay-heated-jacket-and-pants\/","title":{"rendered":"PRODUCT REVIEW\u202f: North Bay heated jacket and pants for womens by Olympia"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”A heating kit to discover” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”bounceInLeft”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Hi fans!<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cold weather<\/strong> is quickly approaching, and I\u2019m\u00a0<\/span>taking this opportunity to present you an indispensable product for your engine-lover\u2019s closet:\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>North Bay heated\u00a0<\/span><\/a>jacket and pants set by Olympia. Quality, design and comfort<\/strong>: those are the three key words that come to mind<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to describe<\/span>\u00a0this kit.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Quality ” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”bounceInLeft”][vc_column_text]In terms of quality, Olympia<\/a> has\u00a0<\/span><\/span>truly designed an exceptional product. The jacket and pants are made of high-quality\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Polyester bonded fleece<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and are both equipped with a two-layer bonded fleece layer<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Both pieces are machine washable. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>the heating wires in the collar, the jacket has three heated panels: two in the front and a large one in the back, whereas the pants have one on each thigh. The 12-Volt heating system connects directly to the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>vehicle\u2019s<\/span><\/span>\u00a0battery, which gives it a level of heat that is much higher and more immediate than systems that rely on an external 7-Volt battery.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Each of the jacket\u2019s sleeve is equipped with a universal plug for heated gloves.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, the pants come with a connector wire that enables the user to plug the<\/span><\/span>\u00a0pants into the jacket, which is a very\u00a0<\/span><\/span>convenient<\/span><\/span>\u00a0aspect of the set.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Each garment can therefore work\u00a0<\/span><\/span>independently or\u00a0<\/span><\/span>together, and<\/span><\/span>\u00a0comes with all the necessary wires.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

My favourite feature of this kit is the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>control button, which is easy to reach and to use. <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Whereas many models on the market use a knob control system, the North Bay pants and jacket are controlled with a single pressure button. Press once to turn on the system, then once to navigate between each of the three heat levels (low, medium, high), and once more to turn it\u00a0<\/span><\/span>all off. The button is easy to access<\/strong> (on the left collar bone for the jacket and on the left\u00a0<\/span><\/span>thigh<\/span><\/span>\u00a0for the pants)<\/span><\/span>, and easy to press, even with gloves on. This enhances the rider\u2019s safety by eliminating the distractions caused by more complicated and hidden control systems.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”13792″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Design” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”bounceInLeft”][vc_column_text]When it comes to the design, I\u00a0<\/span><\/span>simply adore the look<\/strong> of this set. Olympia offers a model for men and one for women (thanks, Olympia!), which enables everyone to pick a model that best suits their body proportions. The women\u2019s pants offer a nice level of elasticity at the hips to leave ample space for our lovely curves, and the jacket creates a feminine, fitted waist. The design is subdued enough to fit with all styles, and I like the small colourful accents that were integrated in order to add personality and originality to both garments.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I especially appreciate that the kit can pass for an everyday set<\/span><\/span>: it doesn\u2019t look like a motor sports set. Although this kit was designed as a liner over which pants and a jacket are worn, it is sufficiently insulating from wind (and obviously from the cold) to be worn on its own. I like to wear the pants over my padded leggings, in order to combine protection and heat<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”13796″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Comfort” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”bounceInLeft”][vc_column_text]The<\/span><\/span>\u00a0North Bay\u00a0<\/span><\/span>set<\/span><\/span>\u00a0seems to have been inspired by the world\u2019s most comfortable pyjamas<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>The interior fleece is exceptionally soft, and the material is just stretchy enough to allow<\/strong> for\u00a0<\/span><\/span>lots of freed<\/strong><\/span><\/span>om of movement<\/strong>, without sacrificing the insulating aspects of the set. Mesh panels were added in order to ensure good air circulation, which enables the jacket to breathe while remaining nice and toasty.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>It is surprising how thin, flexible and subtle the heat<\/span><\/span>ing wires are; it is easy to quickly forget they\u2019re there. To finish, the heated collar is tall enough to protect the neck from the cold.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”13794″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”My impressions” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”bounceInLeft”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What sets the North Bay kit apart from the competition?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s begin with the heating system<\/strong>. It\u2019s 12-Volt\u00a0<\/span>system that plugs directly into the vehicle\u2019s battery makes it particularly efficient. The network of integrated connecting wires is very\u00a0<\/span>convenient, and<\/span>\u00a0allows the user to create an interconnected heated suit, especially since all the necessary wires are included. The heating system is very easy to use and safe on the road, thanks to the innovative control button.<\/span><\/p>\n

In terms of design, this is a very comfortable, versatile and high-quality set. It is suitable for all tastes and all body types. Finally, it is exceptionally comfortable thanks to the fleece interior, the elasticity of the material, and the flexible and thin heating wires.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I give the pants a 10\/10.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As for the jacket, a few improvements would make it perfect.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Firstly, the elastic at the waist would be greatly improved if it were larger and more elastic.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>This would\u00a0<\/span><\/span>enable it to better suit all hp sizes.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Second, I found the sleeves a bit too long. Finally, I would have loved for the sleeves to have a thumb hole, in order to avoid the sleeves running up when a second layer is put on, and to avoid wind coming in.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”13795″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”To sum up” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”bounceInLeft”][vc_column_text]I\u2019ve had the chance to test an exceptional set, whose quality<\/strong>, look and comfort<\/strong> are impressive. I would add that the price tag is quite reasonable: it is possible to get your hands on the complete set for less than 700$.<\/span><\/span> If you\u2019re a motorcyclist, this kit will enable you to significantly lengthen your season, and your purchase will therefore quickly become profitable. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you are more into snowmobiling, your season will be more pleasant thanks to the comfort provided by the set, and you\u2019ll therefore be able to enjoy longer days in the great outdoors. Whatever your motor sport, if you like to have fun outside in cold weather, I strongly recommend investing in a heated kit like this one.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”\u00c9mi C.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Yesteryear%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\"A heating kit to discover\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\" css_animation=\"bounceInLeft\"][vc_column_text] Hi…","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":14208,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1771],"tags":[2598,2597,2506,2218,2556,2600,1853,2601,2599],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13802"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13802"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13802\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14208"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}