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For those of you with continuing interest I thought I would share some information about the long-awaited Helite e-Turtle (version 2) that I received today.
I'm 6 ft tall/205 lbs/44 chest/35 waist/32 inch inseam and purchased an XL. Of the size options I think I chose the correct size and will have enough adjustability to wear it over a variety of shirts and jackets. I also think the length is appropriate once worn over a shirt, etc.
Enclosed with the vest is an instruction manual and USB charging cable but no wall charger cube (5vdc) so if you do decide to purchase the e-Turtle hopefully you will have something available to plug in the cable.
Also enclosed is a large note "Please be sure to charge your vest upon delivery. Battery may be low due to transit time". I tried pushing the on button and didn't see anything until I found a plug and plugged it in and got the "orange charge light".
According to the manual (P.32) the vest requires 5 to 7 hours of optimal charging for full charging and the vest must be charged indoors. Whether that is due to the charging temperature requirements of 32F - 113F (0C - 45C) it doesn't say.
I was considering purchasing an portable charger (such as an Anker) but I will have to find out further information.
As far as I am aware there are no 60cc cartridges for the e-Turtle available in the US at this time, and Helite Moto has advised me that the fork sensor will not be available until next year.
I will update and share as I find out more.
I'm 6 ft tall/205 lbs/44 chest/35 waist/32 inch inseam and purchased an XL. Of the size options I think I chose the correct size and will have enough adjustability to wear it over a variety of shirts and jackets. I also think the length is appropriate once worn over a shirt, etc.
Enclosed with the vest is an instruction manual and USB charging cable but no wall charger cube (5vdc) so if you do decide to purchase the e-Turtle hopefully you will have something available to plug in the cable.
Also enclosed is a large note "Please be sure to charge your vest upon delivery. Battery may be low due to transit time". I tried pushing the on button and didn't see anything until I found a plug and plugged it in and got the "orange charge light".
According to the manual (P.32) the vest requires 5 to 7 hours of optimal charging for full charging and the vest must be charged indoors. Whether that is due to the charging temperature requirements of 32F - 113F (0C - 45C) it doesn't say.
I was considering purchasing an portable charger (such as an Anker) but I will have to find out further information.
As far as I am aware there are no 60cc cartridges for the e-Turtle available in the US at this time, and Helite Moto has advised me that the fork sensor will not be available until next year.
I will update and share as I find out more.