Old 11-07-08 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SSP
I ordered this ANSI Class II vest last night:





http://www.safetygearonline.com/prod...FRlRagodaiF_Ow

I wanted a vest with the contrasting stripes surrounding the reflective material, because I think it's more visible at dusk, in fog, etc. (I ordered mine in "Lime" with the contrasting stripes in Orange). I also like the tearaway features, the sizing (they actually stock smaller sizes to fit non-Bubba's), and the inside pockets.

At $19.99, it's not a cheap vest...but, compared to what I've already spent on lights and reflectors, that's a drop in the bucket. And anything to enhance my safety for winter and night cycling is money well spent.

I should get it sometime next week, and will report back what I find.

And here's some additional tech details on these vests:
  • Ultra-Cool™ 100% polyester mesh fabric
  • 2" silver reflective material with 4 1/2" contrasting color
  • 5-point Velcro™ breakaway
  • Pockets:
  • 1 inside two-tier, 4-division pencil pocket
  • 1 inside right cell phone pocket
  • 1 inside lower right patch pocket
  • Class II ANSI/ISEA 107-2004
The satin-finish reflective tape reportedly loses significant amounts of reflectivity when wet. If you want the best of both worlds, you might consider stitching on some of the glossy-finish reflective vinyl tape around the bottom. More reflective tape can't hurt
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