A really important question….

[Scary Des]

Originally Posted by Brian

......... so as I can carry on smoking at the same time then...........

I wonder if you have unwittingly come up with a new invention how about a visor with an extra long beak that allows you to keep your fag (cigarette to Americans on here) dry If Gecko take this idea up I want 50%.

Des

ps I always Vaseline my studs

[CJL]

Black is the easiest colour to see.

Thats why the offshore racing marks are now painted black. It stands out on the horizon much clearer than anything else.

Even at night is still is easier to see.

Chris

[Jelly]

Hi Chris
Those would be the stealth marks that the racers come and ask the safetyboat crews where they laid then then.
To see things against the horizon you need to level or below it do you not?

Lum Yellow or Orange is in my view the best and make sure that the studs that hold the visor on will break free if you go overboard - naught like the bucket effect to break you neck!
NB the issue MOD kevlar will stop a high velocity round but will your neck handle the whiplash!!
Jelly

[CJL]

They are pretty good I find.

I think you`ll find the scenario you describe is mainly down to the cornish influence in the dinghy sailers in Plymouth.

Why do think I never went sailing in Plymouth? The though of walking into a bar after sailing and going 'alright me lurver' scares me! (particularly in some parts of Plymouth!)

The black pyramid buoys are best that RPCYC use.

[CND]

i had a full face visor and found it a bit difficult to use the mic for the radio.

got all the different visors, but generally tend to keep the darkest one on all the time, except at night. mind you, wearing one with ski goggles as my mate does has its advantages too.

would definately reccomend getting one of the fleece balaclavas for under so you dont get nice imprints on your head.

An issue that has been mentioned before is that wearing a gecko does tend to make you feel a bit "invincible" in rougher weather so, just be carefull folks!

[CND]

Boys? Why on earth would you want a yellow or an orange helmet unless you are either 1. Bob the Builder , or 2. A JCB enthusiast ? maybe there is a cornish infulence i am clearly missing.

You blatantly want a nice navy one like mine with a dark visor to look ultra cool in, now with a small union jack stcker on the back...

Ok boys, now ive said it let the abuse fly!

Chris

[CJL]

Who on earth would go for dark blue?

Its not this years colour at all. How out of date are you? Just not Gucci.

Nevermind somebody has to keep BHS in business!

C

[Jelly]

If you are in the deep and sticky after going overboard a bright colour is easy to spot.
Don't want the epitaff to read "We couldn't see him in the water but but he looked cool!"
Chris,
Which bars were you frequenting in your student days????!!!!
As for the buoys comments heard all round the country.
Rgds
Jelly

[CJL]

Originally Posted by Jelly

If you are in the deep and sticky after going overboard a bright colour is easy to spot.
Don't want the epitaff to read "We couldn't see him in the water but but he looked cool!"
Chris,
Which bars were you frequenting in your student days????!!!!
As for the buoys comments heard all round the country.
Rgds
Jelly

I'd just like to clarify that I didn't go into any of the "wrong bars" that i'm sure Plymouth has. (This is an assumption and not based on any sound knowledge.)

Plus if you factor in the quality of powerboat drivers that Plymouth seems to produce (look at me!) I'd rather look cool and drown than become fish food, rescued in small pieces!

Chris

[marknj]

PLYMOUTH IS IN DEVON NOT CORNWALL!!

[Scary Des]

Originally Posted by marknj

PLYMOUTH IS IN DEVON NOT CORNWALL!!

Only just and you'd never know by looking
Des

[CJL]

Plymouth is so close to Cornwall its not worth worrying about!

Have you noticed that you have to pay to get back into Devon aka civilization on the Tamar Bridge?

Anyway Plymouth aint in Devon either!

[prairie tuber]

Back on topic..., Did some more rearch on the net about this and for marine search and rescue, blaze orange is by far the most highly visible colour for apparel, streamer signals etc...

[CND]

Visibility is an issue but if youre in the surf or a bit of a swell your life jacket is the bright bit and if you want to be seen dont you think it would be worth strobing up and having some solas tape design on your clothing.

Its also worth bearing in mind that once fabric gets wet it loses many o fits reflective properties and most light aint relfected. I have seen people dress up in high vis one-piece romper suits and as soon as the hit the drink you cant see them for toffee.

best plan?

dont fall in! HANG ON!

right, ill prob fall in now! only third time mind!

[CJL]

Those High Vis romper suits look =a bit OTT. Since when did you need reflective legs?

I suppose they must keep some more heat in but If it was that cold I'd go for a set of Mustos everyday. The hood on a Musto is yellow reflective so you get the visability regardess of the rest of the jacket colour. Plus I think mines got some scotchlite on mine.

I reckon theres a colour for most occassions. Black for calm, Yellow night, orange for breaking waves.

That said Yellow or Orange do seem to be good all rounders and a bit of scotchlite goes a long way too.

Chris

[Andy]

Its obvious:

It reminds me of someone!

[Searider]

Originally Posted by Louise

Can't comment on tint - mine is clear! But I wear glasses/sunglasses under my helmet so sunny days aren't a problem!

If the weather is good enough for sunglasses is it also bad enough to be wearing a helmet?

[Louise]

Not usually but there are some days when it is! Anyway, I'm a softie and like to protect my delicate ( ) skin from the nasty salty air! (Although helmet hair is not attractive!)

[MeMe]

Originally Posted by Louise

(Although helmet hair is not attractive!)

........a pleasant feeling when you pull it out, especially if it's a long one.

[Bilge Rat]

mmmmmm