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[[Category:Protective Gear]]

~~[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.~~

====Reflective tape====

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.

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.

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With SOLAS tape they reflect light well.

[[image:DSC05748.jpg|150px]]

When it becomes actual nighttime, you are much more likely to be seen with the SOLAS in place.

[[image:DSC05751.jpg|150px]]

====Vest====

[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. One way to achieve this look is by wearing a bright, reflective vest. 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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"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. [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Adhesive-3M-Solas-Grade-Reflective-p-16513.html Aerostich] has the 3M brand.

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 [[Category:Protective Gear]]
-[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.
+====Reflective tape====
-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.
+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.
+[[image:DSC05756.jpg|150px]]
+With SOLAS tape they reflect light well.
+[[image:DSC05748.jpg|150px]]
+When it becomes actual nighttime, you are much more likely to be seen with the SOLAS in place.
+[[image:DSC05751.jpg|150px]]
+====Vest====
+[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. One way to achieve this look is by wearing a bright, reflective vest. 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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 "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. [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Adhesive-3M-Solas-Grade-Reflective-p-16513.html Aerostich] has the 3M brand.