Originally Posted by
irwin7638
I may be the only one who is not a big advocate of vests. I do use hi-vis gear in gloves and helmet, and, of course an excellent lighting system and requisite reflectors etc. I have had more compliments from drivers over the optic yellow helmet with reflectors than anything I have used. I think it's more effective because it shows up at eye level for most drivers. The only time I have been hit by a car I was wearing a safety vest.
Marc
Not sure what point you were trying to make at the end of your post. Just because you're only accident was when you were wearing the vest doesn't mean it's the vest's fault. If you got hit then driver error, unfortunately, is something we can not do anything about no matter how many reflectors, or lights we use.
I like the vest because I can wear it when I need it, or not when I don't, and it doesn't clutter the bike with extra lights and reflectors. Anyway, anything to help being seen is beneficial in my opinion. Sounds like your helmet it working for you, it's funny you get compliments, I don't think I've ever gotten more than nasty remarks from drivers, hah