40% off POLITE hi-viz gear

BlairandAzria

BlairandAzria

Well-Known Member
Joined
5 November 2010
Messages
2,807
Visit site
Just thought I'd share :) goyt mill have 40% off their polite range at the moment. After the hi-viz thread the other week i thought people might be interested.

I don't work for them or have any interest in them, apart from the fact that I have used them and always had good service from them in the past :)

www.goytmill.com
 
B&A - as well as the humongous hi viz thread, did you see the others which were posted after the Fake Britain episode where it was claimed that the Polite range did not meet safety standards?

It seems a bit of a shame that Equisafety are refusing to answer questions about this on their FB page, yet are quick to respond to people pointing out that the range is now being offered on sale price..
 
At risk of being shot down here...

Isn't all Hi Viz the same?? And also, the POLITE range was widely praised and recommended?! If it works and does the job, I fail to see a problem?!
 
JellyBeanSkittle said:
Isn't all Hi Viz the same?? And also, the POLITE range was widely praised and recommended?! If it works and does the job, I fail to see a problem?!
Click to expand...

No it isn't. It is classed as PPE equipment which must conform to EU standards, the same way as hats and body protectors must do. There were two issues on the BBC programme, one tabard (not equisafety) which had very little luminosity, and the Polite one which although the material itself was acceptable, the design meant that it wouldn't pass safety testing. So, no, hi visibility clothing is not 'all the same'.

Would it work better than dressing all in black? Yes, but there is plenty of other approved hi visibility clothing available, which is no more expensive than the Polite range and in many cases a lot cheaper.

And yes, it was well marketed, although personally everyone I know who has bought it has found it very poor quality.
 
The one ting that always got me was its is illegal to impersonate a police office and isn't that just what the polite range is trying to do. Make you slow down because its the police.
 
igglepop said:
The one ting that always got me was its is illegal to impersonate a police office and isn't that just what the polite range is trying to do. Make you slow down because its the police.
Click to expand...

This just works because people mistake it for police, you are not actually pretending to be a police officer as it quite clearly says polite once you are up close.

I think the whole illegal issue is that you can't go round dressed as an actual policeman using it to do things, there were a few instances recently where some very sick people were pretending to be policemen to get into old peoples houses & "search" (burgle) them.

People often do police fancy dress which isn't illegal but technically you are impersonating a policeman I guess. I assume this is the same thing.
 
It was pretty much endorsed by the police was it not?! That being the whole point!

No I'm sorry but I can understand the material/design not being up to scratch but we have become a nation of health and safety nut jobs in this country. I know many a motorbike user and bloggers who can say that they have seen a vast improvemen on their general espousing and safety on the road using these tabards BECAUSE of the above. Getting other road users to slow down and take notice of you is exactly the point and this is what the POLITE range do to a T - saying they impersonate is just mindless twaddle and fake Britain seem to have missed the whole point ofthe range there.

If anything, POLITE need to up standards to come in line if it is an issue. Such a shame to see a good product go down the drain just because one programme has decided to have a moan about something or other.
 
JellyBeanSkittle said:
It was pretty much endorsed by the police was it not?! That being the whole point!
Click to expand...

No, it's not. Equisafety claimed it was 'Police Approved'; this was a lie, and after a ruling by the ASA they were forced to withdraw the (false) claim.

Now they are trying to make out that they are sponsoring Norfolk Police, and that their products are being worn by their police officers, when in fact they donated some of their stuff to volunteers only. More dodgy marketing IMO. I don't remember the documentary mentioning police impersonation being a problem, though perhaps I missed it :confused:

Agree that they need to up their standards, and clarify which products, if any, currently pass EU standards - I have a feeling their jacket might as the quantity of material exceeds that of the waistcoat the BBC tested. Hopefully they will be releasing a press release soon which will make things clearer.
 
It didn't mention impersonation i was just wondering. Had a few people say they don't like it because it make riders look like what they are not so was questioning weather they had a point.
 
igglepop said:
It didn't mention impersonation i was just wondering. Had a few people say they don't like it because it make riders look like what they are not so was questioning weather they had a point.
Click to expand...

There were quite a few people on the FB page saying they had been told by officers that the garments were illegal, however I think they were wrong ;) :D You can buy the material and tape that the police actually use, you just can't have the wording 'Police' or attempt to catch any bad guys :D
 
If there had been an issue with impersonation, my thinking would be that we would have all been arrested by now if that was the case ;) as for endorsement, thankyou rhino for clearingthat up and look forward to some clarification from them. I do hope that this range doesn't disappear now as we have seen a vast improvement on our roads as riders being car drivers slow down and are more aware of our presence :)
 
Some of the tests they were applying seemed a bit strict. Some failed if the strip of reflective material was too narrow or in the wrong place. But I can understand stuff being condemned if it did not meet reflective standards, for example. If we all conformed to h&s regulations, most of us wouldn't be able to get out of bed in the morning, let alone do a job.
 
JellyBeanSkittle said:
At risk of being shot down here...

Isn't all Hi Viz the same?? And also, the POLITE range was widely praised and recommended?! If it works and does the job, I fail to see a problem?!
Click to expand...
It is the poor quality and poor customer service that I object to, it is a wonder no one else has started to make something similar but better, which would not be difficult.
 
It is clearly visable in daylight but at dusk or night it is not as reflective as it should be. Now anyone who rides at night or when getting dark on a horse needs their head looked at, so if you are sensible and only ride in daylight, go grab yourself a bargain. It's a whole lotta fuss over nothing in my eyes. I use there range and it works a treat in slowly traffic down and that appears to be the aim of it so it fits the bill perfectly.
 
alfiesmum said:
oh dear wonder why the huge discount,... but wait i know cos i was one of the people who were mighty upset by the FAKE BRITAIN episode :(
Click to expand...
I don't think the Fake Britain would have put me off if the quality were of an acceptable standard, the lettering and the blue and white tape give it a police look, which is what motorists see, then slow down, it is perfectly possible to wear more hi-viz, on hat, noseband, boots and so on.
I think they can discount because the stuff is so highly priced, and they want to get rid of current stock.
I am trying to work out a way of converting mine in to a waistcoat using a Jewsons jacket and a pair of scissors.
 
Ludoctro said:
It is clearly visable in daylight but at dusk or night it is not as reflective as it should be. Now anyone who rides at night or when getting dark on a horse needs their head looked at, so if you are sensible and only ride in daylight, go grab yourself a bargain. It's a whole lotta fuss over nothing in my eyes. I use there range and it works a treat in slowly traffic down and that appears to be the aim of it so it fits the bill perfectly.
Click to expand...

Well said,
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top