"This KMV
vest is lightweight and fits comfortably under my clothing. No one knows I am
wearing
it but me…and what's
even more
amazing
is that it works! This vest
totally minimizes
the
debilitating effect
heat
has on me."
Arnold
Rubens, Chicago, IL
"The
Polar Kool Max
cooling vest really keeps me cool. I now have a
life outside my house!"
Charles
Lacey, Akron, OH
“I have
the Kool
Max cooling vest and love it! I
ride horses and this vest
works great at keeping me cool and riding.
Ms.
Sherry Kirk,
Madill, OK
"I was surprised at
the pillows effectiveness,
even at room temperature. A great product, thank you!"
Kris Lankford, Gilmer, TX
" I have
the Polar Cooling Seat cushion
and use it on my scooter. This cooling seat has truly improved my
quality of
life! I now can do things with the kids I could not before. Recently we
visited
the zoo and spent several hours there. By lunch, everyone else was
wilting from
the heat but my cooling seat kept me cool and feeling good. Great
product!”
Cheryl, King of Prussia, PA
“The
evaporative cooling hat and neck wrap are fantastic! I went kayaking recently with the
temperature
at 89 F. Despite my MS, I was
comfortable & able to paddle
for 2 hours. These wraps enable me to do the
things I love without
incapacitating heat sensitivity”
Patricia
L. Blake, RN, BSN, MSCN; Administrator Oak Clinic; Akron, OH
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Multiple
Sclerosis
Association of America
Cooling
Program
The MSAA can help with your body
cooling needs.
Call the MSAA at 800-532-7667 and ask for
information or follow the links below.
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Polar
Products works closely with the MSAA on their excellent body cooling
program for people with MS. The MSAA offers many options. The following
may help in choosing the right system for you
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Cooling
Kits
 Kit
A: Polar Poncho Style - Ice Packs; Includes Vest, 2 cooling wraist
wraps, 1 cooling neck wrap and a complete extra set of packs.
The Polar poncho style
vest kit cools through the use of special cold packs. The cold packs
are
placed in the freezer until frozen, then placed in insulated pockets on
the vests and wraps. A single set of cold packs will last 2 to 4
hours. This type of cooling is not limited by the level of humidity
as evaporative cooling is and is an excellent choice when you do not
wish to wet garments, when you may want to wear the cooling garment
under clothes and / or when there is higher ambient humidity. Poncho
style advantages:
- Light weight approx 4.5 lbs with all 10
packs
- Uses 10 seperate small cold packs that
allows you to choose where you want the cooling and how many packs to
use. Fewer packs and the vest will weigh less but will also provide a
bit less cooling.
- Adjustable fit
- clean lines with pockets inside the vest
allows this vest to be easily worn descreetly under clothing.
 Kit
B: Polar Zipper Style - Ice Packs; Includes
Vest, 2 cooling wraist wraps, 1 cooling neck wrap and a complete extra
set of packs.
The Polar
zipper style vest kit cools through the use of special cold
packs. The cold packs are
placed in the freezer until frozen, then placed in insulated pockets on
the vests and wraps. A single set of cold packs will last 2 to 4
hours. This type of cooling is not limited by the level of humidity
as evaporative cooling is and is an excellent choice when you do not
wish to wet garments, when you may want to wear the cooling garment
under clothes and / or when there is higher ambient humidity. zipper
style style advantages:
- Uses 11 seperate small cold packs that
allows you to choose where
you want the cooling and how many packs you wish to use. Fewer packs
and the vest will weigh less but will also provide a bit less cooling.
- Comes in 3 sizes to provide the best fit
and look for the widest range of people. Adjustable at the sides and
shoulders.
- Available in dark blue or khaki
- clean lines with pockets inside the vest,
no big logo on the outside to attract questions.
Cooling
Accessories:
Item D: Cooling pillow case with inserts and soft ice packs.
 Uses two
methods of
cooling! The Soft Ice
cooling pack will absorb heat and then dissipate this heat back into
the air producing a natural comfortable cooling effect. For extra
cooling the pack may be placed in the freezer or refrigerator.
The pack
always stays soft and flexible…even right out of the freezer.
Item E: Seat Cool Pad
The Cool Seat includes 4 special
cold
packs
that fit in insulated pockets built into the cushion. Simply remove the
cold
packs and place in the freezer until frozen or in the refrigerator
until
cold. The Cool Seat will provide up to 2.5 hours of cooling. Adjustable
velcro
straps at each corner will attach to your chair or seat and keep the
cool
seat in place. The Cool Seat measures 14" x 16" and will fit most wheel
chairs.
 Item F:
Evaporative Cooling Garden Hat
This Garden Hat
uses the
COOLING ENERGY that is produced when water
naturally evaporates. Our Evaporative Cooling Garden Hat is
activated
by removing the insert located at the top of the hat and simply
submersing it in water for 1 to 3 minutes, or until it
reaches the desired level of hydration. Gently wring out excess water
and replace the insert into the hat pocket. Once activated, the garden
hat will provide hours
of cooling relief
Item G: Evaporative
Cooling Baseball cap
This cooling
Baseball Cap uses the
COOLING ENERGY that is produced when water
naturally evaporates. Our Evaporative Cooling Baseball Cap is
activated
by removing the insert located at the top of the hat and simply
submersing it in water for 1 to 3 minutes, or until it
reaches the desired level of hydration. Gently wring out excess water
and replace the insert into the hat pocket. Once activated, the garden
hat will provide hours
of cooling relief.
Section III Cooling Therapy
The Polar Active Body Cooling
Therapy System offer a
highly effective way to provide convenient and controlled cooling to
the body by circulating cool water throughout the vest. Our vest has a
clean, discreet appearance with water lines located beneath the fabric.
Comfortable
light
weight buckle front vest
weighs just 30 oz with water in the lines. The  Polar System
includes:
- Adjustable sizes: S, M/L, L/XL and
XXL
- High flow cooling water
lines
built
into the vest.
- 9 quart cooler with
easy carrying
handle or
24 quart cooler option.
- 5 foot long insulated
cool
water
lines
- 4 foot long insulated
water line extensions available
- High flow, dry, quick
disconnect
couplings
- Water temperature control
- On & off switch
- AC power adapter with cord
I
am 39 years old and have Multiple Sclerosis. Eight years ago my
condition made it impossible for me to continue my working life. Until
recently one of the most difficult symptoms of my MS was intolerance to
heat. I don't mean the usual summer heat, but also the winter heating
months. I have found that if the temperature is over 70 degrees I
become very fatigued, my vision worsens and my speech becomes
difficult.
I had heard of "active and passive"
cooling therapy as a non-drug
treatment for these symptoms. I have had my "Soft-Ice"
active cooling
vest
for several months now and honestly don't go a day without using it!
The system is so easy to use just add water, some ice and turn it on.
Instant relief! The amount of cooling can be adjusted easily and with
the battery pack I can take it with me anywhere and be in total comfort.
To everyone who may suffer from
heat intolerance, this is THE
product that will help. I wholeheartedly recommend the "Soft-Ice"
system
from Polar Product, Inc. You have a great product and your customer
service representatives are grade A+
Avigdor M. Weizmann, Hendersonville, NC
“I
received my Polar
Active cooling vest
last year and I love
it! It works great and I am able to do more activities now more than
ever! And the battery pack gives me mobility.”
Maria Coppock,
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The MSAA cooling program catalog: http://www.msassociation.org/PDFs/coolingcatalog%202008.pdf
The MSAA cooling program application: http://www.msassociation.org/PDFs/appl_Cooling_03062008_complete.pdf
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