When the temperature climbs on the starting grid or in the paddocks, keep the head cold becomes a real strategic advantage. Designed to meet the requirements of modern motor sports, the refreshing vest OMP One-v cooling vest is an indispensable ally for all those who evolve in hot and demanding environments. Thought for pilots, mechanics and competition enthusiasts, this technical vest helps to keep your body cool in order to preserve your concentration and performance.
At the heart of his design is a integrated water cooling system. Once filled with water, the vest diffuses a constant refreshing effect around the torso, key area to regulate body temperature. This gradual cooling makes it possible to limit heat accumulation and provide a sensational sensation, particularly appreciable during the race days in high heat or during the long pre-grid expectations. By maintaining a more stable body temperature, it helps to reduce heat-related fatigue and helps remain focused on the basics: performance.
A 3-layer technical architecture:
The OMP One-V Cooling Vest also incorporates a technical structure with three layers specially designed to optimize thermal dissipation. This architecture promotes the dispersion of heat accumulated by the body and improves the overall efficiency of the cooling system. The result is more efficient thermal management, even in the most demanding conditions encountered on circuits or in paddocks in the past summer.
Despite this advanced technology, the vest remains remarkably light. Its reduced weight makes it easy to wear it without feeling about the clutter, whether before climbing the track, between two sessions or during the recovery periods. The lateral panel in expandable fabric play a vital role in global comfort. They ensure a specific adjustment at the bust while offering great freedom of movement, which is essential when it is changing in a dynamic environment like that of the motor racing. The ergonomics of the vest has been designed to naturally marry the silhouette, offering a comfortable maintenance without excessive compression.
Technical characteristics:
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Technology: Integrated water cooling system (water filling activation).
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Structure: 3-layer technical fabric for maximum thermal dissipation.
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Comfort: Stretch side panels (stretch) and ultralight ergonomic cut.
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Usage: Paddock, stands, pre-grid or physical recovery phases.
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Sizes available (sizes / chest tower):
👨🔧 - The trick in Michel (the corner of the expert)
* "Hi the artists of the pre-grid! We spend our time putting xxl radiators on our karts so as not that the engine overheats, but we often forget that the first engine of the kart, it is the driver! When it is 35 ° C in the shadow on the tar of the pre-grid and you wait in full sun in your triple thickness combination, your body temperature explodes. You lose your lucidity and you make mistakes from the third turn. This is where the vest OMP One-V is an absolute weapon.
My trick of old briscard to optimize the cooling of the vest: the shot of the cooler !
The system works by filling the water vest to diffuse the freshness around the torso. For a maximum "whiptop" effect before climbing into your tub, use very fresh water kept in the Team Cooler. Fill the vest just before putting it on your technical undergarment.
Thanks to his stretching panels, he places perfectly against you. Wear it throughout the preparation phase in the stand and pre-grid. When putting your combination to start, you will have dropped your central temperature and you will leave with an Olympian calm while others are already boiling under their helmet. That's it, the real race strategy! "*
📐 - The thermal preparation guide: step by step
1.Selection of the ideal size:2 min.Take your chest turn with a flexible tape meter. Refer to our size guide (XS to XL). The vest must be adjusted and close to the body to maximize thermal contact with the torso, without blocking your breathing.
2.Remplissage water system:3 min.Open the built-in cooling system cap of the OMP One-v. Fill it gently with clean water (ideally fresh, as recommended by Michel). Close the system tightly.
3.Ajustement on the pilot or mechanic:5 min.Put on the vest over your underwear or team t-shirt. Thanks to its 3-layer structure and extendable side panels, adjust it for perfectly handling your bust and leaves you a total freedom of movement to work or drive.
4. Licking and storage after race:2 min.After use or at the end of the day of competition, drain the water from the vest. Let it dry in the open air in a temperate place. Its lightness allows it to dry quickly, ready to be reused for the next endurance or endurance session.
❓ -FAQ SEO (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Can we wear the vest OMP One-v Cooling Vest directly under a karting combination on the track ?
A: This vest has been optimized to be worn mainly in the stands, paddock or during the long pre-grid waiting phases to stabilize the temperature before the effort. Its ergonomic and light cut technically allows it to slide it under a combination if the size of the latter is slightly wide, but its first use remains the preparation and the thermal recovery off piste.
Q: How does the three-layer structure work of this vest ?
A: The 3-layer architecture has been specially developed by OMP to maximize thermal transfer. The inner layer captures the freshness of the integrated water to diffuse it to the body, the intermediate layer manages the fluid stock, while the outer layer isolates the stifling heat system while promoting the dispersion of accumulated body heat.
Q: Is the vest heavy once filled with water ?
A: Not. Despite its high cooling technology, the vest has been designed to stay remarkably light to avoid any sensation of clutter or muscle fatigue. The volume of water required is calibrated to offer an excellent weight / refresh ratio, ideal for mechanics in full rush or pilots in concentration.