New hi vis - any tips?

[Kirstineridesagain]

My old hi vis is giving up on me - fabric along the zip broken twice. I prefer the pink ones, does anyone know of a nice hi vis vest with pockets?

 

[Fluffypiglet]

V bandz do a nice one. I can use the zip up pocket for phone and mints and it doesn’t make the hi viz sit wonky like with some.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Another vote for V bandz. Great quality.

 

[terrierliz]

Another vote for V Bandz, great quality, not super quick service though

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

another vote for V bandz

 

[catkin]

Vbandz are great quality.

I've just got a new Hy pink jacket, it has pockets, inside phone pocket and a double-ended zip but perhaps could be a bit warm for summer days. It is highly visible in our west country lanes

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

It's a good idea to have a mixture of colours spread between the rider and the horse. The horse needs leg wraps to catch the eye of drivers if you ride on the road at all.

 

[Peglo]

I love my weethabeeta one. It is adjustable so you can make it wider for winter when you have a jacket on or make it tighter if you’re just in a light top. Zip pockets too

 

[paddi22]

I got one of these ones and I love it, feels neat on and has good pockets

Cameo Water Repellent Hi Viz Jacket | Old Mill Saddlery

The Cameo Water Repellent Hi Viz Jacket combines style, functionality, and safety. Designed with precision and attention to detail, the Cameo Water Repellent Hi Viz Jacket combines functionality, durability, and high-visibility features - a must .... £69.95.Free UK & Ireland Delivery on orders...

www.oldmillsaddlery.com

 

[alibali]

FOR THE RIDER

Rider Eye sells specialist modern highly visible (hi viz) kit for equestrians, both riders and horses. A unique range of wearable, bright, easy to see and easy to use tabards, rugs, helmet bands, lights, cuffs, boot wraps ensures riding is safe, both on road and across country.

www.ridereye.co.uk

Good quality

 

[onemoretime]

I love my weethabeeta one. It is adjustable so you can make it wider for winter when you have a jacket on or make it tighter if you’re just in a light top. Zip pockets too

My V Banz is adjustable with a velcro belt at the back for winter jackets.

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

I got one of these ones and I love it, feels neat on and has good pockets

Cameo Water Repellent Hi Viz Jacket | Old Mill Saddlery

The Cameo Water Repellent Hi Viz Jacket combines style, functionality, and safety. Designed with precision and attention to detail, the Cameo Water Repellent Hi Viz Jacket combines functionality, durability, and high-visibility features - a must .... £69.95.Free UK & Ireland Delivery on orders...

www.oldmillsaddlery.com

No good for me (boob wise or tummy wise, I am not pear shaped anymore) V Bandz is like this now and I had to send it back for refund.

 

[Birker2020]

It's a good idea to have a mixture of colours spread between the rider and the horse. The horse needs leg wraps to catch the eye of drivers if you ride on the road at all.

I agree. I've read that.

And lights for low level lighting down country lanes with overhanging trees, in poor weather and bright sunlight.

The flashing silicone lights £3.99 two from Poundland and flashing arm bands to put round horses legs from Ebay. 2 for £6.99

 

[MuddyMonster]

I use a mix of pink high viz and silver reflective/mercury.

I swear by a lot of Pro Viz stuff. It's aimed at runners & cyclists but far better quality than a lot of the horse riding alternatives. The landing page makes it looks like it's only reflective but there are high viz options too.

Proviz® | The World's Finest Reflective Sportswear

Proviz is a multi-Award Winning Reflective Sportswear. Premium gear for cycling, running & outdoors. Shop now for global delivery. Finance options available.

provizsports.com

I also really like Karrimor & other aports running tops too.

I use cycling lights in winter, too.

 

[Kirstineridesagain]

I don’t ride much on roads, or in the dark, so not really concerned about maximum visibility - but want to have some. Thank you for the tips, will take a proper look at all.