Originally Posted by JohnJ80

I have a number of Light and Motion lights. Well made, good stuff.

However, their infatuation with their pulse/surge mode is where I take exception to their stuff. It just doesn't get the attention of drivers during the day like a sharp edged flash style light does - and it's noticeable to me when I watch driver's behavior when I've used both types of lights.

Bontager/Trek recently came out with a set of visibility lights and I was surprised (and pleased) to see them say pretty much the same thing. Apparently they did some research into flashing patterns and discovered what I had qualitatively observed. So, I agree with them (for all that is worth or not worth) and think it's an important distinction.

Light and Motion lights are good lights. I do think they fall down in the visibility/flash department though. I have one of their self contained 800 lumen lights that is sitting in a drawer now for just that reason. I thought it would make a decent light mounted under my bike computer on a GoPro mount. Just didn't do it for me and didn't seem to get the attention of drivers at intersections on cross streets like a solid flashing light does.

The Vis 360+ is a nice light but, as with any helmet mounted light, it depends on you looking directly at the threat in order for it to be seen. If, for example, you are looking 45 degrees off to your left when you are coming up on an cross street intersection at which a car is waiting and attempting to make a left turn in front of you, your light won't be visible. That said, if you do turn around and aim it at them, then it will get their attention. Only problem is that you *really* need to be looking at the driver and vehicle continuously as you approach and if you do, you'll also be shining a light directly in their eyes (which may not be a great idea either). A helmet light is great at seeing what you need to see (i.e. pothole, road defect etc... at night), but I think what the OP is looking for is a device that makes the OP easier to be seen by others. There's a difference. Not to mention the fact that one probably doesn't need to illuminate road hazards/defects during the day.

J.