Yellow vs. Orange Jacket
09-02-22, 07:29 AM
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Some local women riders have hiviz pink jackets. The unusual color catches my eye instantly.
Anyway, like previous comments said: blinking lights front and rear, even at noon, are way more visible. They catch the attention of distracted drivers way down the road, where the cyclist is barely visible. I want the drivers to have lots of time before they get close to me.
Even black clothing is more visible than gray or clothing with multiple colors and busy patterns. Roads aren't black -- they are light gray. Roadsides are green, tan, gray usually.
Anyway, like previous comments said: blinking lights front and rear, even at noon, are way more visible. They catch the attention of distracted drivers way down the road, where the cyclist is barely visible. I want the drivers to have lots of time before they get close to me.
Even black clothing is more visible than gray or clothing with multiple colors and busy patterns. Roads aren't black -- they are light gray. Roadsides are green, tan, gray usually.
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09-02-22, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by rm -rf
Some local women riders have hiviz pink jackets. The unusual color catches my eye instantly.
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09-05-22, 02:30 PM
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Glean what you will from our fellow two-wheelers:
https://www.headsdontbounce.com/moto...est%20of%20all.
Orange #1, white #2.
Wish the sample sizes were larger.
There's a chance that a rider that chooses orange or white is more cautious or skillful, skewing the data.
https://www.headsdontbounce.com/moto...est%20of%20all.
Orange #1, white #2.
Wish the sample sizes were larger.
There's a chance that a rider that chooses orange or white is more cautious or skillful, skewing the data.
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09-05-22, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Vintage Schwinn
Long ago, I had always heard that the reason that blaze orange was selected for the required attire for hunters in my state was that orange was a color that deer could not notice or distinguish any better than olive drab or camouflage.
That's why, evolutionarily speaking, there are orange tigers...and house cats!
09-06-22, 07:02 AM
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Yellow attracts bees to me like a moth to the flame. I've stopped hunting but still have the orange gear.
09-06-22, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
the police where hi-viz yellow and people don't see them.
09-06-22, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by boozergut
Yellow attracts bees to me like a moth to the flame. I've stopped hunting but still have the orange gear.
09-06-22, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
That may be so, but this coming Monday is Labor Day so….
09-06-22, 10:47 AM
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According to the "experts" the most noticeable color is day glo yellow green.
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09-06-22, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
the police where hi-viz yellow and people don't see them.
Would they be statistically more visible wearing all black? Do you really think they are trying not to be seen?
The goal isn't perfection (that's not possible) but the best overall option.
09-06-22, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by njkayaker
Nothing is perfect.
Would they be statistically more visible wearing all black? Do you really think they are trying not to be seen?
The goal isn't perfection (that's not possible) but the best overall option.
Would they be statistically more visible wearing all black? Do you really think they are trying not to be seen?
The goal isn't perfection (that's not possible) but the best overall option.
09-06-22, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Barnard
Don't overlook hot pink as an option. The state of Louisiana now allows it as an option for hunting vests.
09-06-22, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
Originally Posted by jadmt
the police where hi-viz yellow and people don't see them.
09-06-22, 06:02 PM
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Always wear a white helmet because I am not bad-ass or trendy. Thought white should be better in the hot sun as well. Just bought two white jerseys for the same reason and after reading the article, am glad I did.
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Originally Posted by Daniel4
I'm glad the OP is asking about orange or yellow. I think too much bicycle clothing is black or dark. They would easily blend in with asphalt or cement.
09-08-22, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Tusk
Ride organizer for the Natchez Trace 444 requires high viz clothing to partcipate in the event. While waiting for my time to go, we got to discussing exactly what is considered hi-viz. He said that the Park Service had performed some study and determined that hot pink was the most visible in all conditions. I have not purchased any hot pink jerseys, and continue to use hi-viz yellow.
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I'll say I hate yellow jackets. Just killed a nest here after a couple stings
