Which colour for high vis vest?

[mattian]

In an effort to prevent myself blending in to road works signs, i've changed from fluro orange to green.
I'm interested to know if any of you think there is any difference between the two? does one stand out more than the other? I will endeavour to do some of my own research into the topic but, thought I would pick your brains as well.

[blossomsowner]

i found that orange was best when working in the bush.........

but on the bike I prefer hi vis black.

[Qkchk:Me]

Yellow/green is reserved for Police, Emergency services and STMS etc as per NZ Transit Standards. But since you're not a roadworker you should be okay to wear yellow/green.

[rustic101]

I use a yellow (True colour name is ACT Green) vest, purchased from Carters. The version I have has a duel zip which works well for riders as it can be expanded to fit over a large jacket or reduced in size. Am considering getting one of the vests that has flashing units on it...Have seen a cyclist with one and she stood out like dogs balls..

[Usarka]

One that makes you look like a cop is the best bet. Get a white bike aswell.

Or go the opposite and get a patch and some ape-hangers. Both equally effective.

[phill-k]

black.........

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[Cloggy]

Yeah, I can't see much of a point in wearing a hi-viz vest on a motorcycle.
OK if you are a road worker or a mayby a cyclist.
But if they haven't seen my headlight shining brightly, I don't fancy the chances of them spotting a hi-viz vest I might be wearing.

[mattian]

you will all have your own reasons for choosing to wear, or not to wear high vis vests while riding. I commute in heavy motorway traffic in early morning darkness and since wearing it have noticed a marked difference in car drivers reactions to my presence.

[Ironclaw]

I chose 'other' as I wear yellow not green or orange.

I do think it makes a difference wearing hi-vis although it only works if the cagers actually bother looking before they cross right infront of you (as happened to me on sunday). You wear a bright fuck-off fluorescent in broad daylight and idiots STILL pull out infront of you...... you could be wearing bright flashing lights and they still wouldn't see you.... *sigh*

[davereid]

Didn't see the motorbike ?

I think its true.

When we do anything by habit, the intelligent concious mind wanders off, and our primitive brain takes over. This brain is very good at spotting prey, threats and danger. So we will see lunch, we will see the cliff, and we will see the sabre tooth tiger.

But, to a car driver, a motorcycle is not a threat. It doesn't cause the subconscious primitive brain to engage the concious brain.

The most visible bike I own is the K100.. Joe average sees me and thinks I'm police. If you want to be visible be a threat. Get the motorists concious brain engaged, Wear the yellow and green.

[rustic101]

From my perspective I see it as adding an additional layer of protection. Call it risk mitigation if you must the rest is in the hands of the gods

[beyond]

Doesn't matter what you wear. Motorists can't see you coming when on high beam so a bit of coloured fluff isn't going to help at all.

[Mom]

In an effort to prevent myself blending in to road works signs, i've changed from fluro orange to green.
I'm interested to know if any of you think there is any difference between the two? does one stand out more than the other? I will endeavour to do some of my own research into the topic but, thought I would pick your brains as well.

No amount of hi viz colour will make you less likely to get taken out by blind drivers. Infact too much of it is to be seen all over the place we are in danger of becoming immune to it. I HATE the stuff and have never worn it. Seemingly though it is the colour of current protest and I can lay claim to having 3 fluro vests in my gargre. That aside, the ONLY thing that is a point of difference is REFLECTIVE stripes. Now that stuff sticks out like dogs bollocks. Colour me anything but reflective is the vest of choice if I was taken with wearing it.

[Jantar]

The best Hi Vis colour is black. The human brain perceives this colour as a threat.