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Cymraeg_Atodeg 01-08-10 01:42 PM

Hi-Viz clothing
 
I have been "um-ing" and "er-ing" about this since I started using bike.
No one really wears Hi-viz stuff when racing (except Vale because he loves fluorescent yellow,) but, on the roads people need to see you more then when they are on the track.

Anyway, I had never really been a fan of Hi-viz clothing, but, I bought a hi-viz vest recently, that is, in my opinion, very smart looking and I am more then happy to be "Hi-Viz & proud" now.


But, what do you think? Hi-viz still "uncool" or is it more something that is a necessity in modern biking?

kwak zzr 01-08-10 01:44 PM

Re: Hi-Viz clothing
 
Being visible is more important than looking cool.

Cymraeg_Atodeg 01-08-10 01:49 PM

Re: Hi-Viz clothing
 
But, does this serve both purposes; Hi-Viz

timwilky 01-08-10 03:00 PM

Re: Hi-Viz clothing
 
I prefer to think I am invisible, at least that way I assume they have not seen me and ride accordingly.

ty_uk 01-08-10 05:08 PM

Re: Hi-Viz clothing
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Cymraeg_Atodeg (Post 2333550)
But, does this serve both purposes; Hi-Viz

That looks better than most Hi viz council looking waist coats..where did you get that from?

coolevilangel 01-08-10 06:22 PM

Re: Hi-Viz clothing
 
how about the mil spec fluo waiscoat from icon
http://www.ultimatebikegear.co.uk/pr...or-Orange.html#
Tis quite cool, and gonna be my next clothing purchase:D

Cymraeg_Atodeg 01-08-10 06:43 PM

Re: Hi-Viz clothing
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ty_uk (Post 2333623)
That looks better than most Hi viz council looking waist coats..where did you get that from?

I got it from Polo in Hamm when I was in Germany

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolevilangel (Post 2333680)
how about the mil spec fluo waiscoat from icon
http://www.ultimatebikegear.co.uk/pr...or-Orange.html#
Tis quite cool, and gonna be my next clothing purchase

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolevilangel (Post 2333680)
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That is £52 :-o

Mine was €25, alright it doesn’t have any pockets or a built in St. Christopher pendant, but, I bought a tank bag for storage

-Ralph- 01-08-10 07:11 PM

Re: Hi-Viz clothing
 
Hi-Viz kit is definitely getting more an more popular, lots of textile jacket designes now come in Black, blue, red, grey and Hi-Viz yellow. As it gets more popular, it will become less un-cool. Who cares anyway?

Cymraeg_Atodeg 01-08-10 07:20 PM

Re: Hi-Viz clothing
 
It is not so much the "cool-ness" factor that bothers me, as I think I look great in my Hi-Viz and that is all that matters to me.

My main question of the thread was asking if people actually think Hi-Viz clothing makes a difference

ty_uk 01-08-10 07:39 PM

Re: Hi-Viz clothing
 
This jacket looks cool
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/moto...rod/708/37092#


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