So Ridgid is Joining the Heated Jacket Market.

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DR99Member since Nov 2012Dec 30, 2013 12:21 PM CT

http://toolguyd.com/ridgid-heated-jackets/

Makes sense as they get their tools from TTI

Harold WrayMember since Jun 2013Dec 30, 2013 1:12 PM CT

It looks good. Everyone is getting into the area. Next will be heated hats.

JavierMember since Aug 2013Dec 30, 2013 1:13 PM CT

Looks a lot like Milwaukee’s jackets. I like that the zones have independent heat settings

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Dec 30, 2013 3:50 PM CT

I think the limited line up has hurt Ridgid. Lots of people (myself included) eliminated Ridgid from consideration due to lack if tools. If they expand their offerings they’ll quickly become a major player.

DR99Member since Nov 2012Dec 30, 2013 4:07 PM CT

The LSA on the Rigid tools and batteries is pretty dang nice even though I hear its not perfect. I had the Ridgid X4 5 piece kit then went to the Dewalt 20v line I ended up ditching both because of the lack of additional tools at the time.

JavierMember since Aug 2013Dec 30, 2013 7:32 PM CT

When I talk to people about power tool brands and ridgid is on the subject, lots of people have complained about batteries dying on them. My guess is they probably don’t know how to maintain them.