Customer Reviews

MAXSA Innovations 20026 Yellow Reflective Safety Vest with 16 LED Light

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I bought this vest to be seen while running in the dark, early morning hours here in the PacNW. When I first put it on and turned on the lights, my 5 year-old exclaimed with all the innocent admiration of a 5 year-old, "Mom! You look like a Christmas Tree!" This vest is so bright, it lights up the reflective street signs ahead of me. I figure if I get hit while wearing this vest, the driver meant to hit me, and my family can sue big time. I hope that it might also frighten away any of the larger wildlife that are resident in the area. On the down side, it is a little stiff, and for my small frame (size 6) a little large, even with everything in as snug as it can go. I had to sew the overlap at the sides in place so it would stay without flapping around. It took a couple of runs to get used to wearing it, but now it doesn't bother me. Anyway, it does the job very well--worth the money I spent, and I don't feel nervous about getting hit along the dark, rural roadways I run along.

I bought this vest because I like to run and I tend to do so after dark. Not only is it effective in letting drivers know where you are, it alse serves are a decent lantern if it is completely dark and you need to see where you're going so you don't twist an ankle.

The only issue I have with it is that it is a little bulky if you have a smaller frame. Also, while it is light weight, it's not weightless. It won't slow you down but it does take some getting used to if you are used to running unhindered.

Having such effective reflective gear is worth any damper this would put on your workout. Also, you can use it while Trick-or-Treating with the kids if they'll be seen with you. Your coolness level will take a serious dip when you are running around with the dorky flashing reflector vest, but hey, are you try to get a workout or be a fashion plate? Get over it and get on the road!

I ride my bike early in the morning to catch a bus to get to work. There is one stretch of road that has no bike lanes, and no lights. Before wearing this vest the cars would go around me like they do in daylight. After putting on the vest, the cars started going clear across the white line to clear me.

There is no way the drivers can miss you.

This is a splendid product.

Our apartment complex consists of several buildings off of a main street in suburban Boston: the primary route through the complex is one way. Resultantly, folks often proceed a little too quickly 'round the loop to get to their parking spaces.

This vest has proven quite useful, as I note folks moving considerably slower around my dog and me when I'm flashing - probably something not too many folks have seen. After a week or two of use, they're more used to it, though the slow driving continues. (Note: The lights may flash or be steady-lit.)

The material is pretty resilient, and there is Velcro for variations in size and fit. Someone both clumsy and bulky might find a way to rip the seems: it's not put together for a moonwalk. Additionally, the battery pack could be a bit more securely connected to its cabling. But if you're reasonably careful, there'll be no problems...

Although it might look like overkill, I find it very useful: I do believe it increases the safety of me and whoever is with me while walking.

References for size (I use its smallest configuration): 5'8" @ 130lbs with std leather jacket waist 30"; with heavy winter coat I'm now using: "waist" @ 36" and there's plenty of room to expand further with the Velcro.

Enjoy!

This is a "one size fits all" meaning it's extra large and has velcro so the waist can be adjusted. Pity there's no way to adjust the LENGTH.

My search for an LED vest continues. Since this vest was not marked as XL (when several other MAXSA vests on amazon are explicitly marked as XL), I hoped it might fit. I'm 5'10" and slim, and this hung down to my nether regions, there was no way I could wear it cycling.

One size fits all? I'm afraid not.

I've been using this vest for the past month in partial darkness, and now that the time has changed, I use it in complete darkness. I've tried reflector vests and attachable lights before, but this is so much better. It is a little large like some people said, but that will be good for the winter months if I have to put a coat under it. It looks a little silly, but the important thing is you can run in the dark and you are clearly visible. If you run in complete darkness like me, it alos helps light up the road a little. This was a great investment! My husband and I both use it several times a week. It also has a pocket for a cell phone. I put mace in that pocket and carry my cell phone, but either way it is useful. I had no problems adjusting to it, and my husband said it took him 2 or 3 runs to get used to it.

This product does exactly what it is meant to do. You are very visable wearing it (and attract a lot of attention!).
I wear it while cycling and have noticed that motorists, while passing you, really slow down and leave room - which is greatly appreciated.
I think the only disadvantage is that care must be taken when storing it, as it can get bent easily (and may tear in
the future). But definitely worth it.

Does what it says; it's not fashionable but it's very easy to see. LEDs are quite bright, and much better than another similar model I tried.

Walking three dogs on a busy, but rural, road is a challenge during winter evenings. The lack of street lights makes walking in the dark a real hazard. This reflective vest with 16 LED lights gives me the visibility I need to avoid being run over by folks returning home after work. "Awesome vest," one of my neighbors told me and she is right! I like being able to change from blinking lights to having the lights stay on. I have baffled one of the local foxes by wearing this vest in blinking mode. The fox didn't know what to make of three dogs and a "thing" with blinking lights. He stayed well away from us. I recommend this vest to anyone who needs to be seen while walking dogs, running, etc. Great product!

It's a great idea and I like the vest. I'm a bicyclist and ride early in the morning to work, often in the dark, once or twice a week. It lasted the ENTIRE month of August! I have used it 8 times and it simply failed. Probably a short in the wiring is my guess. I loosely folded it and put it in my bag carefully but the wiring should have held up to that. I can't imagine how long it would last in a construction environment, maybe a day.

Sizing not too much of an issue since it would work well wearing cold weather gear in cooler weather.

Plenty bright as others have said. I liked the flashing mode. I would not recommend this to a friend.