Reflective vests: The agony and the ecstasy

[Buxtehude]

So I bought this vest today at Target for around $25 U.S. dollars. I'm pretty sure I'll feel like a crossing guard or some other sort of uniformed employee.

Check it out:

http://i9.ebayimg.com/03/i/06/4c/5a/6f_2.JPG

Next I'll plan to buy some sort of clip-on flashing light for the occasional low light run.

But that's where I'll draw the line.

[equinox marathon 43]

Not a bad investment. I honestly think anything that keeps me safer on a run is a good investment.

I have a Nike ClimaFit vest that my mom found on sale for $3. It has light up LEDs in it to keep me visible. I also have a Princeton Tech 4-LED headlamp that I wear so that people can see me and I can see the sidewalks.

Another great safety item is a RoadId (http://www.roadid.com) I have their shoe id and it is never an issue for me. I will say this though, my next door neighbor is a cop. He told me "The idea of a shoe id is great, but first responders are trained to look for things like medic alert bracelets and necklaces. They're not usually looking on a pair of shoes."

Enjoy your vest, and stay safe!

[Buxtehude]

Good tips that I'll use...thanks!

[altoids]

I love my RoadID! Glad I haven't needed it yet. ;)

What Target department was that vest in, Buxler?

[Buxtehude]

I love my RoadID! Glad I haven't needed it yet. ;)

What Target department was that vest in, Buxler?

It's in the sporting goods department in the same aisle as all the yoga stuff. It's actually called a walking vest. And it came with a handy little booklet all about walking. It amazed me that they could write so much about walking.

[merigayle]

ooooh. that is a good buy. I have one and i will be wearing it in about 40 minutes. It is dorky, but worthy.

[altoids]

I think I'm going to get one.

And darn it! I was just at Target and forgot to look for it. At least I remember to get some Valentine's sweeties for the kids.

[Gingerbread]

I got this recently:

http://www.night-gear.com/stores/n/nightgear/catalog/1281V.jpg

for $16 from NightGear and it's on sale now for $14.45, plus shipping. It seems to work OK.

If you're interested:

http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-40/Visi-dsh-Bib-Reflective-Vest-by/Detail.bok

[Buxtehude]

Dagnabit, gingerbread. I like your's better.

[wherestheportojohn]

ooo, ginger...that is WHEY sexy!

I got my sis one from Dick's for xmas...I think she likes it.

[Martin]

Hi everyone,

I wear this every time I run at night:

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n127/3saxx/flash1.jpg

Someone working the docks at Eurotunnel gave it to me, it's construction worker kind of stuff. OK in the winter, but kind of hot in the summer.

[diablita]

wow! Michael Jackson would be jealous

[Buxtehude]

Hi 3SA!

Is that a Durer painting you have for an avatar?

[Martin]

Hi 3SA!

Is that a Durer painting you have for an avatar?

Actually it's from Domenico GHIRLANDAIO, painted around 1490. It's at the Louvres and it's absolutely stunning.

http://martin.daoust.free.fr/photos/paris_decembre_2003/ghirlandaio.jpg

[Shadow38]

I have one of these and have been very happy with it. One of the guys from work said I looked like I belong in the movie "Tron" (for those of you old enough to remember it)
http://www.amphipod.com/Xing/xing%20dwg.gif

[zina]

I have one of these and have been very happy with it. One of the guys from work said I looked like I belong in the movie "Tron" (for those of you old enough to remember it)
http://www.amphipod.com/Xing/xing%20dwg.gif

Hi Lisa!!!!

Oh, cool belt! :flower:

[Shadow38]

Hi Lisa!!!!

Oh, cool belt! :flower:

Hi Zina!!

[Gingerbread]

I like the Xinglet better...I wish I knew it existed before I bought my current one. I mean mine is fine and all, but the velcro on the straps on the side catch on my sleeve. Maybe I'll have a summer and winter one, not that I need one in the summer...