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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Pete Thompson on April 15, 2018, 05:10:57 pm

Title: Don’t underestimate the awesome power of the High-Viz Vest
Post by: Pete Thompson on April 15, 2018, 05:10:57 pm

So, I bought a hi-viz vest as I have a couple of jobs where I have to stand on main roads, and occasionally step off the pavement (into the road) for about 20 seconds to reach the odd window.

My usual work wear is black, so I thought it was probably sensible to get something bright so I didn’t get run over.

Well, normally I’m dodging idiot pedestrians who seem determined to get in my way. Not anymore! Every single one crossed the road to avoid getting in my way, a few of them apologising as they did it! 

Is there something official-looking about a guy in hi-viz that makes the public eager to co-operate?

I think I could have entirely closed the road and nobody would have batted an eyelid, let alone challenged me.

Truly amazed at the power of the hi-viz vest!

Title: Re: Don’t underestimate the awesome power of the High-Viz Vest
Post by: Stoots on April 15, 2018, 05:49:39 pm

Yes I think there's something very blue collar, working class and rugged about the hi-viz.

The impression it gives is of a foul mouthed, bad tempered beer swilling minimum wage grafter. Probably do covered in tats with a few teeth missing.

People show that respect to it, don't mess with that lad he's a grafter.

Title: Re: Don’t underestimate the awesome power of the High-Viz Vest
Post by: PHILIP HARDY on April 15, 2018, 06:14:09 pm

Looks like the Thompson twins have hi-jacked this thread, if I  You" Lay your hands on me" would I say "Hold me now" or should I call the "Doctor doctor", Maybe you would find some "love on your side" or sadly could it just be "lies"..............

Title: Re: Don’t underestimate the awesome power of the High-Viz Vest
Post by: G Griffin on April 15, 2018, 06:44:47 pm

Quote from: PHILIP HARDY on April 15, 2018, 06:14:09 pm

Looks like the Thompson twins have hi-jacked this thread, if I  You" Lay your hands on me" would I say "Hold me now" or should I call the "Doctor doctor", Maybe you would find some "love on your side" or sadly could it just be "lies"..............

Very good  ;).

Title: Re: Don’t underestimate the awesome power of the High-Viz Vest
Post by: P @ F on April 15, 2018, 09:11:19 pm

I have recently purchased a whole new wardrobe of high viz attire  ;D
Im not talking your road digger nonsense , only Executive High Viz for me  :P
I have found it a good tool to make you look a bit more important than you really are  ;)
But more to the point its way cheaper to viz up over plain Tee's and jumpers than have them printed up each time . 

Title: Re: Don’t underestimate the awesome power of the High-Viz Vest
Post by: P @ F on April 15, 2018, 09:25:17 pm

I was going to do a little fashion shoot for you all , but my Mrs told me to stop being such a Tadger  ;D

Title: Re: Don’t underestimate the awesome power of the High-Viz Vest
Post by: Steven Biggs on April 15, 2018, 10:05:00 pm

Quote from: PHILIP HARDY on April 15, 2018, 06:14:09 pm

Looks like the Thompson twins have hi-jacked this thread, if I  You" Lay your hands on me" would I say "Hold me now" or should I call the "Doctor doctor", Maybe you would find some "love on your side" or sadly could it just be "lies"..............

I wouldn't dare know all those Thompson Twins songs .  ;D

Title: Re: Don’t underestimate the awesome power of the High-Viz Vest
Post by: AuRavelling79 on April 16, 2018, 07:11:43 am

Con men love hi viz vests for when they ask little old ladies if they want their drive tarmac'd.

Title: Re: Don’t underestimate the awesome power of the High-Viz Vest
Post by: Johnny B on April 16, 2018, 08:19:27 am

I wear a hi-viz vest to cover up my scruffy sleeveless jacket!

John

Title: Re: Don’t underestimate the awesome power of the High-Viz Vest
Post by: simon w on April 16, 2018, 12:40:53 pm

Only trouble with hi viz is that it doesn't wash very well. Looks great when new but grubby after a week. Most of our work is commercial so hi viz is being worn most days at some point.

Title: Re: Don’t underestimate the awesome power of the High-Viz Vest
Post by: Windy Miller on April 21, 2018, 11:26:57 am

They're also great for disguising the beer belly in this weather  :P

Title: Re: Don’t underestimate the awesome power of the High-Viz Vest
Post by: harv deek on April 21, 2018, 05:26:41 pm

over the years whenever iv subbed work from a National they usually  ask me and the lads to wear one of their  hi viz tops . im  eager to accept these ,
 because they always sell very well on Ebay