I bought a Suomy this year. Super light, and fit and finish are awesome, but unfortunately, I haven't been out yet, so can't really give you a proper review.
My buddy used to get all of his coating done by Dean at Powderstation (and by "all", I mean a LOT), but after constant runarounds, etc. He gave up. Saying things would be done a certain day, and then not even being started. Just everything. So, he went and purchased his own little setup that...
This is false. If one hose is hot, and the other is not, then the coolant is NOT circulating properly. The heater box doesn't remove enough heat for you to feel a difference in the hose temps. Both hoses should be too hot to touch. If one is untouchable, and the other, you can hold your hand on...
Does the vest hold all your crap like a backpack does? I have a first aid kit, spare gloves, spare goggles, a few protein bars, fire starters, lighter, etc in my pack. Not to mention, my shovel, handle, and probe. Would all that chit go in a vest? Or is it JUST an air bag?
All I'm saying is that when an upgrade is promised, do it. If you can't afford to make an upgrade, don't make the promises. That's all. Ole chrome dome is SUPER bad for that.
Get in touch with Femme Fatale on here. She's then shiz-nit at T&T, and looked after getting mine done. Was awesome to deal with, and a completely painless experience.