Lumivest for commuters. Anyone using one?

**R-Soul** · 27th April 2010, 11:22

I think the main idea behind the vests/lighting is not that it will mnake people see you if they are not looking. It is more a case of (for example) a driver looking right at night, and actually seeing your headlight, but thinking it is from the car behind you, and pulling out in front of you anyway.

By having a vest or running lights (or both), the light from them "frames" your headlight and puts it into perspective as belonging to a bike in front of the car.

I have (lots of) reflective tape on my helmet, to also put into perspective that there is a helmeted rider associated with the headlight.

**tracyprier** · 27th April 2010, 11:39

These should be fine as they are on the rider, not the bike. The local guy who makes the LED vests has confirmed this.

Originally Posted by OV Lander

Check the legals/NZTA regs...

You are only allowed to emit red light from the rear of a vehicle, and these appear to be blue. Wonder what impression you might be accused of giving to the motoring public if you start to display a combination of Red and Blue from your bike.

NB: These rules also exclude the use of white reflective tape (as per day/night vests) on a vehicle, but since the Police use the same reflective materials on their jackets you might be able to argue a case.

**Swoop** · 27th April 2010, 11:57

Originally Posted by BMCruiser

The more visable you can be the better.

Unfortunately I'm not convinced.
After witnessing a scroter-rider wearing a white helmet and what appeared to be an overcoat, which was made entirely out of orange day-glo material that extended from shoulders to ankles, having to take evasive action from a cager who still had not seen him/her...

**FatHead** · 29th April 2010, 11:11

Hey all.
Just got off the phone with one of the Excelite http://www.exelitesafety.com people in Dunedin. They are keen to get exposure so may be up for giving us a discount, will keep you all posted on progress.

Cheers
Brian

**Ratti** · 30th April 2010, 09:10

You're a champ dude!

**wysper** · 30th April 2010, 11:52

Originally Posted by FatHead

Hey all.
Just got off the phone with one of the Excelite http://www.exelitesafety.com people in Dunedin. They are keen to get exposure so may be up for giving us a discount, will keep you all posted on progress.

Cheers
Brian

Did they mention how long they hold their charge?
I was looking at these when I was on my bicycle - but being a cheap arse, didn't buy them. I would consider them - especially in the pea soup fogs we are getting in hammy hole just now.

**FatHead** · 30th April 2010, 14:04

Originally Posted by wysper

Did they mention how long they hold their charge?
I was looking at these when I was on my bicycle - but being a cheap arse, didn't buy them. I would consider them - especially in the pea soup fogs we are getting in hammy hole just now.

All the details of charge longevity are on their website.

Update: I have an email from the Senior Executive and he has indicated that they are up for giving us a deal. I just need to have a couple more emails to the guy to see what they can do for us here on KB and was thinking BRONZ members may also be interested. Could whoever owns the KB logo/this site please PM me and if a BRONZ repo can do likewise so I can sort out how this is represented to them who I can talk to in each camp etc to understand what channels to use etc. I have never done anything like this before so any assistance from these camps would also be well accepted. Thanks
Brian

PS Anyone wanting to take advantage of this please hold off PMing me until I sort out how to get your details in a coherent fashion(or if in fact I will be doing the collecting and collating). I will post here once I have discussed with the powers that be.

**wysper** · 30th April 2010, 14:41

Originally Posted by FatHead

All the details of charge longevity are on their website.

Faaark that was hard to find. I think I found the info in a press release. It seems there is a 12hr and 24hr battery. At least I think that is what they meant, that it LASTED 12 or 24 hours not took 12 or 24 hours to charge. Mwahahaha

If that is the case, that is a fairly decent length of time for a motorcyclist. Especially us commuters.

**FatHead** · 30th April 2010, 16:24

Originally Posted by wysper

Faaark that was hard to find. I think I found the info in a press release. It seems there is a 12hr and 24hr battery. At least I think that is what they meant, that it LASTED 12 or 24 hours not took 12 or 24 hours to charge. Mwahahaha

If that is the case, that is a fairly decent length of time for a motorcyclist. Especially us commuters.

And they have a 12 volt charger which on certain bikes you could use to charge and use the unit as you ride (have confirmed with bloke in Dunedin that they will work while being charged) so with that optional charger you would never have to be without charge while you are riding. Cant wait to see what sort of price I can arrange for us.

**Ratti** · 1st May 2010, 18:37

pm me as a possible contact for Ulysses club. SOme of our members might be interested in such an offer.

**FatHead** · 16th May 2010, 21:43

OK SO i have details from Jamal at http://WWW.EXELITESAFETY.COM The prices below include Batteries and Charger for the units but do not include GST or postage.

Jamal has agreed to give us this deal if we do all the order taking and posting so might be asking for some help in that area. Please PM with your real name and email address by the end of this week 21 may so I can get back to you with further details in a more efficient fashion if you are interested (not looking for committment just yet just want indication of interest). Also if you can disperse this info through any other biker type organisations that would be appreciated. If we can get enough orders we will get additional discount.

I am willing to do some of the work here and not get any financial benefit other than a discounted vest so am passing you the prices as quoted to me.

LumiBelt $49.99
LumiStrip ActiV $54.99
LumiPack $59.99
LumiSash $64.99
Lumivest $69.99
LumiLite Harness $89.99

I am getting a vest sent through so I can evaluate so will let you know how it goes on here as soon as I have it.

Cheers
Brian

**FatHead** · 21st May 2010, 11:26

Have the vest is very bright in the daylight, Will post a review in the weekend once I get time to write one. First impressions though is WOW I will not be sending this back.

TTFN

**wysper** · 21st May 2010, 12:02

Originally Posted by FatHead

Have the vest is very bright in the daylight, Will post a review in the weekend once I get time to write one. First impressions though is WOW I will not be sending this back.

TTFN

that sounds good. Is the battery pack a pain to wear or will that be covered in the review

**FatHead** · 21st May 2010, 13:08

Originally Posted by wysper

that sounds good. Is the battery pack a pain to wear or will that be covered in the review

Will be covered in the review, but to answer your question. The Battery packs are nice and small and placed very conveniently in the vest pocket designed for same. You can access them with gloves on for changing on/off/flash function.