Reflective vest/clothing - Revision history

Bokonon: /* Reflective tape */

2010-03-03T19:40:17Z

Reflective tape

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	~~With~~ SOLAS tape ~~they reflect~~ light well.		On the helmets below, the second from the left has SOLAS tape; notice it reflects light well.

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Bokonon at 07:49, 25 October 2009

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	Bill H, with 50 years of motorcycling experience, recommends the [http://www.conspicuityinc.com/ConspicWeb/InfoOrder1.htm Conspicuity brand]. Conspicuity makes a variety of models and colors.		Bill H, with 50 years of motorcycling experience, recommends the [http://www.conspicuityinc.com/ConspicWeb/InfoOrder1.htm Conspicuity brand]. Conspicuity makes a variety of models and colors.

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	~~"Conspicuity makes the best non-flapping, zip-front model I know of for about $55, and it lasts for years and years."~~		[[Image: Reflective vest 7.jpg\|150px]]

Bokonon: /* Vest */

2009-03-28T10:50:23Z

Vest

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	They're available at [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/418/DEPT/Street-Bike-Vests-Mens-Riding-Gear.aspx Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.newenough.com/armor/visibility_products_and_misc_/ New Enough], and other places where Icon products are sold.		They're available at [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/418/DEPT/Street-Bike-Vests-Mens-Riding-Gear.aspx Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.newenough.com/armor/visibility_products_and_misc_/ New Enough], and other places where Icon products are sold. There are also other manufacturers who sell these kinds of vests, such as [http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/index.cfm/113/400/Textile_Jackets/Military_Spec_Vest Joe Rocket].

	If you look where they sell clothing for construction or highway maintenance workers, you should be able to find something like this. It's basically a surveyor's vest and is very breathable and lightweight. [http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=vest&Submit=Go Harbor Freight] sells a similar item for really cheap.		If you look where they sell clothing for construction or highway maintenance workers, you should be able to find something like this. It's basically a surveyor's vest and is very breathable and lightweight. [http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=vest&Submit=Go Harbor Freight] sells a similar item for really cheap.

Bokonon at 10:47, 28 March 2009

2009-03-28T10:47:24Z

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	====Reflective tape====		====Reflective tape====

	One way you can improve the chances of people seeing you ''before'' they hit you is by adding some strips of [http://www.identi-tape.com/tapespecs/SOLAS_Specs.pdf SOLAS tape] (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) on your helmet, gear, and/or bike. SOLAS is by far the most reflective of tapes.		One way you can improve the chances of people seeing you ''before'' they hit you is by adding some strips of [http://www.identi-tape.com/tapespecs/SOLAS_Specs.pdf SOLAS tape] (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) to your helmet, gear, and/or bike. SOLAS is by far the most reflective of tapes.

	These pictures show the 3M brand (don't cheap out on this) that is sold by [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Visibility--Reflective-p-1-c-362.html Aerostich]. In the first picture you can see that helmets just aren't that visible in low light.		These pictures show the 3M brand (don't cheap out on this) that is sold by [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Visibility--Reflective-p-1-c-362.html Aerostich]. In the first picture you can see that helmets just aren't that visible in low light.

Bokonon at 10:46, 28 March 2009

2009-03-28T10:46:31Z

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	One way you can improve the chances of people seeing you ''before'' they hit you is by adding some strips of [http://www.identi-tape.com/tapespecs/SOLAS_Specs.pdf SOLAS tape] (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) on your helmet, gear, and/or bike. SOLAS is by far the most reflective of tapes.		One way you can improve the chances of people seeing you ''before'' they hit you is by adding some strips of [http://www.identi-tape.com/tapespecs/SOLAS_Specs.pdf SOLAS tape] (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) on your helmet, gear, and/or bike. SOLAS is by far the most reflective of tapes.

	These pictures show the 3M brand (don't cheap out on this) that is sold by [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/~~Adhesive~~-3M-~~Solas~~-~~Grade~~-~~Reflective~~-p-~~16513~~.html Aerostich]. In the first picture you can see that helmets just aren't that visible in low light.		These pictures show the 3M brand (don't cheap out on this) that is sold by [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Visibility--Reflective-p-1-c-362.html Aerostich]. In the first picture you can see that helmets just aren't that visible in low light.

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Bokonon at 10:39, 28 March 2009

2009-03-28T10:39:41Z

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-[http://www.ct.gov/dot/LIB/dot/Documents/dhighwaysafety/CTDOT_Hurt.pdf#search=%22hurt%20report%22 The Hurt Report] states that accident involvement is significantly reduced by the wearing of high visibility yellow, orange, or bright red jackets.
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-They're not the most stylish things, but one member summed it up well: "I'd rather have a cager say "Hey, look at that goober motorcyclist with the bright yellow/orange vest" than "Gosh officer, I never saw her/him." If you're concerned about airflow through the vest, look for a mesh one.
+One way you can improve the chances of people seeing you ''before'' they hit you is by adding  some strips of [http://www.identi-tape.com/tapespecs/SOLAS_Specs.pdf SOLAS tape] (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) on your helmet, gear, and/or bike.  SOLAS is by far the most reflective of tapes.
 Motorcyclists who enter military bases are required to wear reflective vests. Icon has developed a functional vest that meets specifications for our citizens in service. They're not a bad idea for the rest of us, either. Your choice of two eye-catching colors.
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 "Conspicuity makes the best non-flapping, zip-front model I know of for about $55, and it lasts for years and years."

Bokonon: Reflective Vest moved to Reflective vest/clothing

2009-03-28T10:23:29Z

Reflective Vest moved to Reflective vest/clothing

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Bokonon at 10:20, 28 March 2009

2009-03-28T10:20:34Z

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	They're available at [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/418/DEPT/Street-Bike-Vests-Mens-Riding-Gear.aspx Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.newenough.com/~~icon_mil_spec_vest_page.htm~~ New Enough], and other places where Icon products are sold.		They're available at [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/418/DEPT/Street-Bike-Vests-Mens-Riding-Gear.aspx Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.newenough.com/armor/visibility_products_and_misc_/ New Enough], and other places where Icon products are sold.

	If you look where they sell clothing for construction or highway maintenance workers, you should be able to find something like this. It's basically a surveyor's vest and is very breathable and lightweight. [http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=vest&Submit=Go Harbor Freight] sells a similar item for really cheap.		If you look where they sell clothing for construction or highway maintenance workers, you should be able to find something like this. It's basically a surveyor's vest and is very breathable and lightweight. [http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=vest&Submit=Go Harbor Freight] sells a similar item for really cheap.

Bokonon at 00:24, 28 March 2009

2009-03-28T00:24:49Z

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	"Conspicuity makes the best non-flapping, zip-front model I know of for about $55, and it lasts for years and years."		"Conspicuity makes the best non-flapping, zip-front model I know of for about $55, and it lasts for years and years."

	Another option is to put some strips of [http://www.identi-tape.com/tapespecs/SOLAS_Specs.pdf SOLAS tape] (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) on your helmet, gear, and/or bike. SOLAS is by far the most reflective of tapes.		Another option is to put some strips of [http://www.identi-tape.com/tapespecs/SOLAS_Specs.pdf SOLAS tape] (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) on your helmet, gear, and/or bike. SOLAS is by far the most reflective of tapes. [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Adhesive-3M-Solas-Grade-Reflective-p-16513.html Aerostich] has the 3M brand.

Bokonon at 17:48, 11 November 2007

2007-11-11T17:48:29Z

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	They're available at [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/~~item~~.aspx~~?style=15826&department=112&Division=1&WT.mc_ID=10001&WT.srch=130&WT.mc_ev=click~~ Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.newenough.com/icon_mil_spec_vest_page.htm New Enough], and other places where Icon products are sold.		They're available at [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/418/DEPT/Street-Bike-Vests-Mens-Riding-Gear.aspx Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.newenough.com/icon_mil_spec_vest_page.htm New Enough], and other places where Icon products are sold.

	If you look where they sell clothing for construction or highway maintenance workers, you should be able to find something like this. It's basically a surveyor's vest and is very breathable and lightweight. [http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=vest&Submit=Go Harbor Freight] sells a similar item for really cheap.		If you look where they sell clothing for construction or highway maintenance workers, you should be able to find something like this. It's basically a surveyor's vest and is very breathable and lightweight. [http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=vest&Submit=Go Harbor Freight] sells a similar item for really cheap.

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	~~[http://www.newenoughhp.com/shock_racing_led_visibility_vest_page.htm New Enough Hard Parts] has an LED vest from Shock Racing in yellow or orange.~~

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	Bill H, with 50 years of motorcycling experience, recommends the [http://www.conspicuityinc.com/ConspicWeb/InfoOrder1.htm Conspicuity brand]. Conspicuity makes a variety of models and colors.		Bill H, with 50 years of motorcycling experience, recommends the [http://www.conspicuityinc.com/ConspicWeb/InfoOrder1.htm Conspicuity brand]. Conspicuity makes a variety of models and colors.