The Ascent is sold without power supply
The Ascent is an electrically-heated base layer that you can wear autonomously thanks to the excellent finish. The combination of a down lining and silk taffeta creates a comfortable, warm layer and we already knew that Macna is an expert on integrating electrical heating in motorcycle clothing.
The Dual Power Technology by Macna allows you to choose between a 7.4 and a 12 Volt power supply, powered by a separate battery inside the jacket or through a cable running directly from your motorcycle battery. This heated jacket consumes 3.4 Amps at most.
Both options are sold separately. The loose battery can be a 7.4V or a 12V Li-Po type. Attention, these are NOT the same ones as used in the Macna motorcycle gloves. A 12V-battery has a higher performance in colder weather conditions but doesn’t last as long. The 7.4V-battery will last longer but give out less heat. A lot depends on your favourite heat setting.
If you opt for the cabled solution, then you’ll need two cables: a power cable (directly from the motorcycle battery, via a DIN plug (BMW) or a 12-V cigarette plug) and a spiral extension cable. You’ll need a splitter cable if you also want to plug in your heated motorcycle trousers. Connectors at the sleeve ends make it very ease for the Ascent to provide power to the heated Macna motorcycle gloves.
There are four heating levels, each indicated in their own colour by means of the Power Controller. This controller is situated at your chest, tells you how much power you have left and allows you to change the level by simply pressing it.
| Position | autonomie 7,4V JACKET | autonomie 12V JACKET |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 (red) | 2h15 | 1h30 |
| Level 3 (purple) | 2h45 | 2h |
| Level 2 (bleu) | 3h30 | 2h30 |
| Level 1 (white) | 4h30 | 3h15 |
The Ascent is Bluetooth connected and can be controlled with the Macna HEATED-app (Android and iOS compatible). Attention: upon installing the app, it will request location permission. If you refuse, there might be connection issues between the app and the garment. If you prefer less Bluetooth connectivity, then you can also use the Ascent with the traditional button.
Seen as there are electronic parts inside this motorcycle jacket, it’s evident that it can’t be washed in the washing machine. It’s okay to wash by hand, on condition that you hand-dry the connectors with a hair blower afterwards.
