husky09 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Mum got hers in the mail today for her Basset Hound... 2 weeks delivery and it's absolutely fab. Clean Run Cool Coat I received mine yesterday and am sending it back as faulty, I'm not happy with it at all plus it feels really slimy like a gel substance leaking and is very heavy. Thinking of getting more Cool Champions as these have lasted me for years and I have been very happy with them. Just thought I would try something different and compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyB Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Mum got hers in the mail today for her Basset Hound... 2 weeks delivery and it's absolutely fab. Clean Run Cool Coat I received mine yesterday and am sending it back as faulty, I'm not happy with it at all plus it feels really slimy like a gel substance leaking and is very heavy. Thinking of getting more Cool Champions as these have lasted me for years and I have been very happy with them. Just thought I would try something different and compare. Did it come as it is in the picture? What a joke - it looks like it has been used. I would be disappointed too. Stick with Cool Champions - no messy gels, not heavy and as you said, seem to last ages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntia Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 hmmm it will be interesting to hear from other who ordered them, whether you were an unlucky one off or if others have had the same problem. I am going to hold off making an order now, i was thinking about ordering one for my pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Mine arrived this morning and it all seems fine. Not slimy and looking at your photo, for all the loose threads to get caught up in the Velcro it looks like yours has been used before. Mine is very light, nothing unusual about the weight. No threads caught in my Velcro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaar Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 No threads or slime here, wonder how on earth that happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky09 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Mine arrived this morning and it all seems fine. Not slimy and looking at your photo, for all the loose threads to get caught up in the Velcro it looks like yours has been used before. Mine is very light, nothing unusual about the weight. No threads caught in my Velcro. I was quite excited when I received the package, it looked new and was in a celo bag with all the tags etc and was very light too. I followed the instructions and soaked it in the sink. This happened as I rung it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Mine arrived this morning and it all seems fine. Not slimy and looking at your photo, for all the loose threads to get caught up in the Velcro it looks like yours has been used before. Mine is very light, nothing unusual about the weight. No threads caught in my Velcro. I was quite excited when I received the package, it looked new and was in a celo bag with all the tags etc and was very light too. I followed the instructions and soaked it in the sink. This happened as I rung it out. Oh, off to soak mine now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm88 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Mine was perfect and then I soaked it, some of the Velcro caught on the blue area and caused the same effect but only a little area. Was also a bit slimy but I thought maybe that was apart of the way it cools?? I hope it still works, I got it ages ago so can't really send it back (haven't had to use it yet!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Just soaked it, made sure the Velcro was all done up. Certainly a bit slimy and heavy. Wondering if the slimey feeling is why it says to go through one wet/dry cycle before use The dog didn't seem to mind wearing it. The weight doesn't bother me too much, as heavy holds it against the skin more and perhaps will keep it cooler longer. I will keep telling myself this, as I have a 2nd coat in transit now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganman Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 I got mine today.Just soaked it and it seems fine, not slimy.Its a bit heavy but water is heavy so I guess you have to expect some weight to it.Probly the heavier it is the longer it keeps cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaar Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 The more water it holds the longer it will last, you don't have to keep taking it of and re-soaking it every half an hour like some of the chamois fabric ones. Has anyone tried the reflective coats that don't need to be soaked? Would be interesting to hear some reviews of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 The more water it holds the longer it will last, you don't have to keep taking it of and re-soaking it every half an hour like some of the chamois fabric ones. Has anyone tried the reflective coats that don't need to be soaked? Would be interesting to hear some reviews of those. I've just ordered a couple of Chilly Buddy coats after a rave review in this thread. Will let you know when they arrive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappynsuzie Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Has any one made their own "cool coats'. If so what were they made from and were they effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 My Chilly Buddy coats have arrived - they are extremely light - looked small but the measurements I took were right and the coats fit really well. Looking forward to using them soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamSnag Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 http://www.quantumchill.com.au/animal_cooling_products.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 My HyperKewl hasn't developed loose threads, plus I soaked it yesterday morning, and it's still really cold now. I'm surprised at just how cool it gets. Overall I'm really happy with it. Thanks for the above link, I'm going to buy some blankets too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Is there anyone with experience using them on coated breeds whose coat doesn't lie flat? I'd love to try some of these but as my breed backcurls all along the topline I can't see how they wouldn't flatten and damp the coat down. Especially on the short models which would leave the croup dry and puffy in comparison... The under chest straps are hard too with our very deep chests and heavy fringing... Are there many that don't go under the chest? Maybe I'll have to stick to wet sheets hanging over the pens and crates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meea Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Is there anyone with experience using them on coated breeds whose coat doesn't lie flat? I'd love to try some of these but as my breed backcurls all along the topline I can't see how they wouldn't flatten and damp the coat down. Especially on the short models which would leave the croup dry and puffy in comparison... The under chest straps are hard too with our very deep chests and heavy fringing... Are there many that don't go under the chest? Maybe I'll have to stick to wet sheets hanging over the pens and crates! The cool champions are fine on the Deerhound coats Alyosha and I will be trialling the HyperKwl one this week end. I soaked it this morning and left it hanging (before reading about the thready stuff so will see when it dries) I will probably be carrying both kinds around for awhile - If you are around EP or CH come around for a 'dress up' Meea edited for spellunk Edited November 28, 2011 by Meea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakbelgian Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Spotted Devil or anyone else whom have purchased these new coats, will you be at KCC Park on Sunday? I would love to check out your new coats if possible? BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpoint GSP Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Meea can you let us know how yours go? I'm currently looking at getting some cool champions but am wondering about these Hyperkewl ones, some not so good reviews on here so I don't want to buy them if they aren't so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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