Commuting - anyone use a blinky like this on a helmet?

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dauphin
02-22-07, 09:54 PM
I am thinking of getting one of these helmet mounted blinkies. Have any of you used these?

http://ecom1.planetbike.com/3010.html

ken cummings
02-22-07, 10:04 PM
No. If I wanted a "blinky" on my helmet I would use a Xenon strobe varient with far more power for a lower price.
pinerider
02-22-07, 10:15 PM
I clip mine on the back of the helmet suspension, it's a $3.50 one from MEC, works great. The higher level makes a big difference in visibility for half blind motorists. I also have a blinkie on my messenger bag too.

greenstork
02-22-07, 11:42 PM
My PB Superflash sits on the plastic strap of my helmet, it's like it was made for that spot.
idcruiserman
02-23-07, 01:13 AM
I use a frog blinkie (http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442589756&emssrcid=GoogleBase) on the back of my helmet.
rgtft
02-23-07, 05:27 AM
I have a blinky on my helmet, back of trunk bag and on my trailer. I want to be seen.
ColorChange
02-23-07, 06:51 AM
My PB Superflash sits on the plastic strap of my helmet, it's like it was made for that spot.

Exact same for me but I use a velcor strap. Fits like a dream and properly aligned.
flipped4bikes
02-23-07, 07:30 AM
Yes. Works great and cheap too. I really dig the self-leveling feature.
rule
02-23-07, 08:50 AM
Yep...PB Superflash centers perfectly on the helmet rear strap. When a car is approaching from behind I can wiggle my head a little bit if I need to get their attention too.
GRedner
02-23-07, 02:32 PM
I have the same blinkie. It works, and I like having a light that's separated from my others (seatpost and rear hub) by several feet - I feel it helps approaching cars gauge distance better.