February 2012
StormRider wins 'Best Technical Grade' Award in France
Moto Mag is the largest circulation motorcycle magazine in France with 100,000 readers per month. Against a full range of competitors, the UK's StormRider has come out with the coveted 'Meilleur Note Technique' (Best Technical Grade). French speakers can click here to read the review in full.
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January 2012
RIDE 2012 Review - Heated Clothing
StormRider wins the RIDE RECOMMENDED triangle in comparison with five other brands tested for their February issue.
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December 2011
Visordown.com - Review
Visordown.com's 1.5 million visitors can view the new StormRider Bodywarmer Review (they loved it !)
Click here to read the review in full
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February 2011
Invented in Scotland - launched in Japan
They always liked our warming whisky - well now 'The Heat Inside' is coming to Japan too ! Sam Miyano can be seen on the left in the adjacent image after launching EXO2 on the 'Asa-dasu' breakfast show in Tokyo earlier this week.
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November 2010
Scotland Rediscovered, Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, Thursday 14th October
EXO² joined with fifty other leading designers and manufacturers from Scotland to take part in a brand new product showcase in the heart of London on Thursday 14 October. Taking over the Institute of Contemporary Arts on The Mall, Scottish textiles companies and designers presented innovative design and products from across the industry. Highlighting the ingenuity, creativity, heritage and experience of textiles from Scotland, this invitation-only event highlighted the diversity of textiles which Scotland offers the London market. Well known brands such as Begg Scotland, Johnston’s Cashmere & Mackintosh combined with emerging talent from Bebaroque, Holly Fulton, Strumpet & Pink and newcomers Jaggy Nettle to show the versatility of Scottish design and textiles.
Over 250 retail and media guests attended the event with a keynote address from fashion journalist and media personality Caryn Franklin. Guest buyers and press experienced the wealth of textiles products, displayed together to highlight the full spectrum of products available from Scotland. The event provided an opportunity to see first-hand how the industry is flourishing despite economic pressures and competition from abroad. Click here to rediscover
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'Photography by Graham Jepson'
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September 2010
Transantarctic Expedition - Brits in Bio-Inspired Vehicle will not be cold at minus 50 !
A team of explorers and scientists will be soon setting out for Antarctica for what they hope will be the fastest land crossing of the continent. On their way, the Moon Regan Expedition will test new equipment designed to reduce the environmental impact of missions to the south pole (as reported by BBC News http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11258989 ). By heating both the core body and extremities, the EXO² StormRider Bodywarmer & StormShield Gloves will help keep the driver of the Bio-Inpired Ice Vehicle (pictured right) in peak performance condition throughout the gruelling 3600 mile Antarctic trek with minimum power draw on the vehicle (total for bodywarmer & gloves of just over 4 Amps at full power). Read more about this unique and exciting challenge at http://www.transantarcticexpedition.com/ .
Pink Stig wins EAMG Charity Prize StormRider !
Raising £2500.00 over five years for the East Anglian Childrens Hospice, the EAMG (Essex Advanced Motorcyclist's Group http://www.eamg.org.uk/) just stay on the road no matter what the conditions and 50 of them turned out again this wet August bank holiday. Prize draw winner Lara Marzec (aka Pink Stig - pictured right) is one of an increasing number of female bikers getting into motorsport activity and loving every minute - yes she can even love the winter riding now in her well earned new StormRider Heated Bodywarmer !
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March 2010
Arctic Dog Sled Challenge at -32 degrees Celsius
67 year old charity campaigner Anne Mawdsley MBE, Chief Executive of the UK based Raynaud's & Scleroderma Association, has undertaken her most courageous challenge yet. Driving a team of huskies with colleague Jo Kaddish around the fringes of the arctic circle whilst coping with severe Raynaud's - a condition caused by changes in temperature which prevent the blood supply from reaching the extremities. EXO² donated a heated gilet for Anne to use which she told us : ' worked a treat. I was really warm bodily even though the temperature on Tuesday night was the coldest of the winter at minus 38 and when we set out it was minus 32 degrees C ! The tears on my cheeks turned to icicles !' The challenge has raised a further £27,000 for research into Raynaud's and Scleroderma ; you can find out more about this condition at the Associations website www.raynauds.org.uk
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November 2009
The most comfortable heated glove in the world
EXO² announces the launch of our first product utilising the new patented ThermoKnitt technology as a fully integrated knitted heating layer. The new SnowStorm heated ski/outdoor gloves use tiny, lightweight 3.7 Volt Power Packs delivering heat right the way along fingers and thumbs via a soft and flexible knitted structure for comfort during many hours in use.
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October 2009
Wellness Innovation and Technology Project publishes EXO² Far Infrared White Paper
This well researched and referenced document details the many health and wellbeing benefits emanating via the Far Infrared 'Healthy Heat' emmissions from FabRoc(R) technology. >> Read more
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August 2009
Israeli distributor for EXO² in the Medical, Military and Leisure markets
NCC Tech is joining the growing list of advanced technical companies who see the opportunity for using FabRoc technology in the development of specialised heating products for specific markets. They are also looking forward to their first winter season promoting the EXO² Branded Products Range as our exclusive distributor in Israel.
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June 2009
EXO² range now available in New Zealand, thanks to new Kiwi distributor... Northern Accessories.
Thanks to our new distributor Northern Accessories, the EXO² range of heated apparel is now available for purchase in New Zealand too! As the premier destination for motorcycle, motocross and ATV parts, Northern Accessories is the perfect partner to help EXO² reach out to new customers right across the world.
http://www.northern.co.nz/searchresults.aspx?terms=exo2
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February 2009
Alpinestars Tech Heated Vest is product of the week!
The Alpinestars Tech Heated Vest offers riders excellent body temperature management, using custom FabRoc® heat panels developed by EXO². The Vest’s key features have been designed to offer optimum comfort and ease of use to meet the most demanding of riding conditions.
http://motomagazine.co.uk/features/products/product-of-the-week-alpinestars.html
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January 2009
Heated Feet on the Beat !
Chicago, Illinois – USA: The Chicago Police Department has chosen the exo² HeatSole Heated Insoles to assist their more than 250 bicycle Police Officers weather the record breaking temperatures in the region. After a period of testing the HeatSole product, made with exo² FabRoc™ heat technology, the decision to work with exo² was made and preparations to support selected officers are underway.
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March 2008
10 out of 10 from SuperBike !
We know the HeatWave Heated Back Support is already helping thousands of people with bad backs to stay active and keep warm, but now the motorcycle world has also picked up on the powerful combination of delivering soothing warmth to the kidneys whilst bolstering and supporting the whole lower back area, as per the recent SuperBike March issue at page 99 in which Features Editor Simon Roots has given the product full marks whether used with a portable power pack or linked to the motorcycle battery. There is also a superb review of our new StormShield Heated Gloves in the same issue at page 34. Click here to see both reviews
Boundary 500 motorcycle group helps keep Great North Air Ambulance in flight
Brian Laverick and friends love their motorcycles and are putting them to the best possible use in regularly touring the 500 or so miles covered by the Great North Air Ambulance to raise funds for a vital service which receives no government funding whatsoever. Amongst their eager and loyal band you will find several members of the Cleveland Police Road Policing Unit - three of them are fronting the image you can click on beside this article to view in more detail. If they appear to be smiling it could be because their StormRider Bodywarmers are taking the pain out of long distance biking ; Bikesafe Co-ordinator at Cleveland, PC Steve Darby, has said that all the guys have been impressed whether using the StormRiders linked directly to their motorcycle battery or alternatively via the portable power pack when they are attending incidents in all weather conditions over a period of several hours ; indeed one comment being 'best bit of kit we have ever had'. See more about their efforts at www.boundary500.co.uk and the work being done to improve road safety and reduce the number of motorcycle related accidents in Cleveland & surrounding areas at www.ridewell.org.uk
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December 2007
Enduro Africa - Breaking Bones and Saving Lives
Rupert Douglas-Jones and 55 cohorts went on the first wave down through South Africa. 6 broke bones and most came off their bikes at some point. Rupert destroyed his jacket en route but the StormRider held up well and functioned throughout the trip (see attached image). You can read more about Enduro Africa, its support for three amazing causes and how you can join them if you are looking for an adventure to remember for the rest of your life at www.enduroafrica.com.
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August 2007
New distributor for OZ ! Our Antipodean cousins may bask on the sunny beaches whilst we are shivering here in Blighty, but their Alpine Region is a whole other story and a favourite destination for dirt bike enthusiasts, skiers, snowmobilers and hikers. EXO² is delighted to announce that exclusive distribution for Australia has been awarded to Alpine Motorcycles, located on the Great Alpine Road in Myrtleford at the foot of the Victorian Alps.
Dr. Limpoh Koh of Singapore writes to tell us that, at 57 years of age, his body feels the cold more, and that the constant stream of warmth delivered to his upper torso by StormWalker kept him comfy when it was snowing during his trek on the Himalayas earlier this year (pictured) 'Your vest gave me extra confidence to visit these mountains' ; EXO² provides The Heat Inside - the rest is over to you !
Adventure loving Jason Buglass, recently returned from Heli-Boarding down Russian volcanos, has sent us his StormRider Action Pics from the Steen Skybolt biplane (inverted !) and a combined shot with his beloved Triumph Daytona 675. With extra connector cables, StormRider can be used with a wide range of motorcycles, snowmobiles, automobiles, boats and even aeroplanes !
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April 2007
Superbikers do it in StormRider !
EXO²'s heated waistcoats proved invaluable at Donington Park for the Superbike World Championship on the 1st April 2007.
Although sunny, a freezing wind blew across the circuit and riders and support teams were really feeling the cold.
Cregan Boyd, the Director of Trackcare International Racetrack Safety, was glad of his EXO² waistcoat as he stood in the bitter cold monitoring the safety of the riders.
The Honda Ekerold British Supersport Managing Director, Gary Ekerold, also had his team wearing EXO² waistcoats. Not only did they keep them warm but also they looked superb with Honda Ekerold's red and black branding. The Honda Ekerold Team will be wearing EXO² gear for the remainder of the season.
Race 1 of the Superbike World championship was won by James Toseland and Noriyuki Haga could only manage a fourth position. The word went out that Haga was freezing cold and his team manager sent out for a heater/blower to warm him up.
Cregan Boyd also got the message about Haga and bravely lent his EXO² waistcoat to him in between Race 1 and 2. Haga was a different man in Race 2 ( In fact he was " On Fire " ) and the Eurosport commentators were asking what it was that had made such a difference between Race 1 and 2 ?? Haga finally won a thrilling battle with Biaggi on the last bend. EXO² are in discussion with Haga's Yamaha team over the supply of EXO² waistcoats for the season.
EXO² firmly believes that it's heated clothing systems help top sportspeople operate at peak performance and the Superbike World Championships was a great example of EXO² helping to achieve this.
EXO² will be at Brands Hatch for the Bennetts British Superbike Championship helping the Ducati Airwaves Superbike team and the Centurion Racing British Supersport team to name just two.
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August 2006
StormRider in use by Grace Spitfire pilot!
It can get pretty cold on those flights in aircraft which do not enjoy the heating systems available on passenger jets..what better than our StormRider heated vest, taking its power from the Stampe open cockpit biplane engine, used by Carolyn Grace throughout the winter (whilst the Spitfire is in winter maintenance), and warming the whole upper body of the pilot in-flight. Flying through the winter seems less of a chilling thought, with the core body warmed, senses are alert and, as so often, comfort and safety go hand in hand.
"Using this heated vest has revolutionised my winter flying in the biplane" says Carolyn, who flies the Stampe all year round as a training top up for her display flying.
The Grace Spitfire is an aeroplane with a great history, with a very competent pilot in Carolyn Grace. Carolyn is the only current female Spitfire pilot in the world, and has been flying the Spitfire since 1990. In this time she has amassed a great deal of hours and experience. The Grace Spitfire is available for displays - please click on the link to learn more - www.ml407.co.uk
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