I have a high eye sensitivity to bright lights especially when it is dark otherwise. Do lights on this vest 'shine up', i.e. be blinding to me while i wear it?
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Honestly, I even forget that I'm wearing it. Very light weight, and non obtrusive lights. I've had to look down to make sure it's still on. Even when I do, still not getting the full effect that those around me are. Great vest!
220336
The lights don't bother me as I wear it. I run in a group & sometimes it bothers my friends if I have it on the flashing setting & the are behind me. Love the vest!
220337
I have not noticed the lights shining up. I love the vest and wear it several times a week. I feel so much safer wearing it!
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It will shine up. I have noticed when on a blinking setting it sometimes gets bothersome. BUT if that happens I switch it to a solid color and than don't notice the vest shining up. I'm sure if it becomes a problem you could cover that part with tape or something. I would definitely give it a try and if it doesn't work send it back.
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Hello, HG, I have to admit I have twice now used the blacklight flashlight at night just to look for pet urine and I haven't been wearing protective UV glasses. I just had a long discussion about this with my spouse who was a scientist and who told me that for my small use of that flashlight there is very little likelihood of my having any damage to my eyes; however, "little likelihood" is not a comforting thought to me and so I think I will acquire a pair of those glasses. I don't like to take chances with my eyes. Thank you for mentioning this possible problem.
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My Zoom occasionally goes into flashing mode, and when it gets stuck there (requiring a reboot of the system) the lights will wake me up at night even though the unit is about 12 feet away and up high. So, in my opinion, yes, the lights are bright and sometimes hideously so.
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I love this vest, it is plenty big to go over a jacket, but it works better when it is secured in front. The reflectors on the Velcro part are more visible when fastened. The reflection is great for the small amount area of reflective material. Overall I would give it an 8 for visibility and a 10 for comfort.
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It is not so bright that it hurts MY eyes. I usually use it on low for reading at night but have turned it on high and have NOT been negatively effected by it. :)
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Its quite bright on the high setting. I doubt I'll even need the high setting during daylight until the batteries start to get weak. First time I shot was full sun and on high the red dot was "bleeding out", I had to turn it dimmer to get a cleaner dot for clean aiming.Oh, right. The Red Dot scope from TruGlo I put on with the NcStar 45-degree mount has the qualities listed above. :)
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I'm not an expert but it not about what light your eyes get, it's about your skin. And the light isn't dangerous, unless of course, you're putting your face right up against it, that just seems more uncomfortable than smart.
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Wouldn't think it should present any problem. Just make sure it's focus is on you and not situated toward a coworker. It's bright, but it is a "happy bright"..not glaring. Probably would go unnoticed for the most part, depending on the heights & set ups of coworkers cubicles, as well as overall office lighting. If office lighting is poor, which is the case many times, then it will be noticed. Make sure you read the directions in order to get optimum benefit.
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Blindingly is a relative term, but yes, it's so bright that it's not pleasant to stare at straight on from close range. It gets the attention of cars VERY well. Better than all 5 other front lights I've used over the years.
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That's very subjective. I find it quite bright even in daylight and the strobe mode definitely attracts attention. Indoors during the day, if I forget to turn it off, bike shop employees have commented how bright the light appears to them. Blinding? A dark-adapted person would find it quite uncomfortable at close range if pointed straight at them.
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I have a severe light sensitivity too.I own two pairs. One dark and one clear.I mostly wear the dark ones as it is usually bright when I swim.However there are times when I swim early in the morning or later in the evening, allowing the clear lens to keep my view intact.
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DO NOT RIDE THIS IN THE DARK!!! I have put both a headlight and an LED flashing red taillight on mine and have been almost hit five times in the daylight. I had to resort to a helmet cam to catch the people who said it was my fault. On a happier note the trike is so cute that people forget to watch the road. So I just ride it on the back streets. But, my dog loves to pull it and me so it is still a lot of fun. Just keep your dog away from the front tire or risk smashed toes(experience).
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Hi Kate, I just purchased one and I would say yes. It is like a sleeve or sock that slide over the frame and fastens under the bottom tube of the frame. The back part is black stretchy nylon and would block most if not all light from the back. Of course you most likely would be using it in too bright of light.
589643
Yes it's that bright! Doesn't bother me though! I consider myself to be a lady! Not a gunslinger but can be.. if threatened!
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Mine is the same brightness on strobe as the constant on. It will definitely disorient whoever is on the other side of it.
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It's bright settings are ideal. The high brightness is super bright, plus you can learn a trick by strobing between the high and low beam, a great tool to alert people. It is small, and I would recommend getting the belt clip or sheath for it. It's a great and bright light, I would definitely recommend it.
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I am no expert on night vision tech. That said when you activate the infared feature you get a really bright image. It seem to be a little fuzzy. but that could be me. Zero in at what ever rough distance you will be using it and blast away. What ever you get beats shooting in the dark.