Lumivest for commuters. Anyone using one?

**tracyprier** · 21st April 2010, 10:35

Hi all

As someone who commutes year-round being seen (especially in winter) is something I like to pay attention to.

Is anyone using one of these and if so how do you find it? They look to emit MUCH more light than the glow vests that just use a few LED's.

http://www.exelitesafety.com/recreat...oduct=lumivest

cheers
Tracy

**Hiflyer** · 21st April 2010, 11:23

Sorry but call me a poser, I wouldn't ever wear one of those.

**tracyprier** · 21st April 2010, 11:31

thank you for that... now can I hear from anyone who does have one of these.

cheers
Tracy

**R-Soul** · 21st April 2010, 12:23

Originally Posted by Hiflyer

Sorry but call me a poser, I wouldn't ever wear one of those.

Poser....

Seriously - as far as commuting goes, more is better. I dont know if I would have the patience to charge them up regularly (I dont even charge my phone regularly enough)

**tracyprier** · 21st April 2010, 12:28

yes indeed... what he said

middle of winter, morning, dark, wet, southern motorway full of oh-so-attentive car drivers (doing all manner of things EXCEPT concentrating on driving)...

man I wanna be lit up like a Christmas tree!

Tracy

Originally Posted by R Sole

Poser....

Seriously - as far as commuting goes, more is better. I dont know if I would have the patience to charge them up regularly (I dont even charge my phone regularly enough)

**Hiflyer** · 21st April 2010, 12:31

Originally Posted by tracyprier

thank you for that... now can I hear from anyone who does have one of these.

cheers
Tracy

Sorry for voicing my opinion on a public forum.

**tracyprier** · 21st April 2010, 12:46

You are totally allowed to voice your opinion on a public forum...

just as I am totally allowed to say, thanks for the opinion but the question was "does anyone have one of these and if so is it any good", not "what are the fashion implications of wearing one of these and does it make my bike look big?"

Tracy

Originally Posted by Hiflyer

Sorry for voicing my opinion on a public forum.

**Ixion** · 21st April 2010, 13:47

I don't have one. But I'd be real interested also in hearing from anyone who does - as in does it work, how often do you have to charge it, how does it cope with road splodge, is it water proof etc.Oh, and where can you buy them

**chasio** · 21st April 2010, 14:07

The reviewers of the pack covers made by the same people sold by Torpedo7 here seem to like them. I have seen them in use and they do catch the eye very well.

I have actually given consideration to buying some 12v exterior LED christmas lights and wiring them up on the bike for a giggle. It would make me smile if I saw it.

Mind you, I'd probably still get taken out by some idiot sending a text message...

Cheers - Chasio

**mikemike104** · 21st April 2010, 14:21

Their website tells you where you can buy them and I think they look frekin awesome, bet they are not cheap tho, I'd wear one as iv been pondering getting a vest riding all the way through Hamilton and back morning and night...

**tracyprier** · 21st April 2010, 15:10

These guys are doing them with $25 off.

http://www.burkescycles.co.nz/mm5/me...gory_Code=g562

Might just suss out sizing (so it fits over my Revit jacket but doesn't flap around) and see how it goes.

**Hitcher** · 21st April 2010, 21:28

Another "safety" vest for that-way-inclined bikers to wear backpacks over. The sort of vests that kindy mums in Porsche Cayennes would find it hard not to swerve to obliterate, bless them.

**tracyprier** · 22nd April 2010, 08:22

Certainly not much point in having one then wearing a baclpack... which I personally don't do on a motorcycle.

For me it comes down to due diligence and leaving the rest in God's hands

As for cost, well you are looking at $40 for those LED vests and Burkes cycles are doing them for $65, down from $99.

... and I just do all I can to stay WELL away from "frazzled-mummy-in-the-porsche-bus" ... 'cause you just KNOW that she has 10 things on her mind, NONE of which is driving!

Tracy

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Another "safety" vest for that-way-inclined bikers to wear backpacks over. The sort of vests that kindy mums in Porsche Cayennes would find it hard not to swerve to obliterate, bless them.