Vests

F D: Glow in the dark already

The mystery of who car drivers dont see motorcycles will not be solved in my lifetime. Therefore , I need protection. And as we all know, prevention is the best protection. I could try to hold my breath and make myself look larger than I really am, or I could wear this vest, to be noticeable in my bike. For practical reasons I opted for the latter. The vest has held up really well over the two years Ive had it, it hasnt faded or frayed despite being worn every time i ride. I like that the sides have two straps wide enough apart to access my jacked pockets. Its very breathable and light and basically forget its there. Its not cheap and maybe one day there will be more jackets with built in high viz. until then, this jacket is a lot cheaper than broken bones and my friends tell me I glow so bright they have to wear shades or something close.

Stu: Great fit

Purchased to replace my ageing Helite Air Vest. Great service in shop and New Vest very comfortable to wear.

Johnny: What price safety and top quality?

It seems to be unfashionable to wear a hi-vis top when riding a motorcycle but it may just help you to be seen. And if you place safety above fashion you should also consider quality and practicality. Consider price last. But youll have already seen the price and, no doubt, fallen off your chair. It does look like a lot of money, doesnt it? Rather than the one-off cost, consider the total cost of ownership. This is an extremely well put together garment with 3M reflective on a slightly stretchy hi-vis yellow. Not only does this help you be seen day or night, it means that the garment is a perfect fit over a jacket. And being a perfect fit means that theres no excess fabric flapping around in the breeze and the hi-vis looks as though its an integral part of the jacket works extremely well with the Rukka Nivala 2. A bonus of wearing this garment, especially for a R nineT rider in wet weather is that it prevents all the road grime ending up on the back of your jacket. Being machine washable at 40C is a good thing as itll be best friends with your washing machine during the winter months. I washed it on 40C the first time and it came up perfect. Comes up just as good on a 30C wash. Dont be fooled, this is not a cheap item. Not in terms of price nor quality. You really have to see it to understand why any old cheap IKEA-type hi-vis just isnt good enough. The Rukka hi-vis is a perfect fit with stretch fabric to ensure perfect fit and has special stuff on the inside at the bottom that grips not velcro, its like a rubbersilicone band to ensure it doesnt ride up. Having bought this, I can honestly say its the most over-engineered hi-vis Ive ever encountered and now all other hi-vis just dont make the grade. Buy this. You wont regret it.