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I have a dilemma that maybe someone can help with, more of a disagreement with my son more than anything else, in relation to Hi Viz jackets. He thinks they don't provide any more "help" and I think they do.
I'm toying with purchasing a new Hi Viz jacket and here is my rational for it.
I just got back from the second long ride this year and both times it rained, visibility was reduced ( obviously) and with Black Frogg Toggs on, I think, it made it worse for others to see me. A couple of close calls in the rain that I don't seem to experience when it's not raining. My wife wears a Hi Viz Field Sheer jacket but the toggs cover it. I wear an Olympia Air Mesh 2, black.
With that said, I'm looking to buy a new Hi viz, water proof jacket such as the AST 2, Revit Dragon or possibly the Tourmaster Transition 2. Each of these would avoid having to put on the Frogg Togg top and "I THINK" provide much more visibility for the cagers. I don't want a vest, I want to carry less not more, so am opting for the Hi Viz jacket and leaving the Togg top at home.
Anyone have experience with any of the above, other suggestions for Hi Viz water proof wear etc. Other jackets you've tried, used or have experience with.
One last thing........is there any data to support that Hi Viz ( other than logic) helps provide a higher degree of safety...........maybe an MSF report???
Thanks.
I'm toying with purchasing a new Hi Viz jacket and here is my rational for it.
I just got back from the second long ride this year and both times it rained, visibility was reduced ( obviously) and with Black Frogg Toggs on, I think, it made it worse for others to see me. A couple of close calls in the rain that I don't seem to experience when it's not raining. My wife wears a Hi Viz Field Sheer jacket but the toggs cover it. I wear an Olympia Air Mesh 2, black.
With that said, I'm looking to buy a new Hi viz, water proof jacket such as the AST 2, Revit Dragon or possibly the Tourmaster Transition 2. Each of these would avoid having to put on the Frogg Togg top and "I THINK" provide much more visibility for the cagers. I don't want a vest, I want to carry less not more, so am opting for the Hi Viz jacket and leaving the Togg top at home.
Anyone have experience with any of the above, other suggestions for Hi Viz water proof wear etc. Other jackets you've tried, used or have experience with.
One last thing........is there any data to support that Hi Viz ( other than logic) helps provide a higher degree of safety...........maybe an MSF report???
Thanks.