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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.

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."

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.

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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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.

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.

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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"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 SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) ~~or other reflective tape~~ 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.

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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.
-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."
+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.
 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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 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.
-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.
+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.
 [[Image: Reflective vest 4.jpg|180px]]
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 [[Image: Reflective vest 5.jpg|170px]]  [[Image: Reflective vest 6.jpg|170px]]  [[Image: Reflective vest 7.jpg|150px]]
-"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 SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea, used by the Coast Guard) or other reflective tape 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.