Man's best friend? pfff

oregonshooter · #1 01-16-2006, 10:35 PM

Darn dog stole my Photon Freedom!!!

Actually, I put it on her collar tonight. I walk her on the bikepath a lot at night and there is no path lighting so when bicyclist sneak up on me they do not see that there is a dog and that THE LEASH IS BETWEEN ME AND HER! So far I have been fast enough to retract it (25ft Flexi leash) before a rider gets tangled in it, but adding the Photon helps people see the dog and they slow down because of the "what's that" factor.

Glow in the dark cord would be awesome for the leash so you could see a floating "line" , but they don't make it yet. I read about some powder that glows but doubt it would stay on the cord, would make a mess too.

This is better than nothing though.

We will see how long the Photon holds up.

carrot · #2 01-16-2006, 11:10 PM

Cute dog.

Pila_Power · #3 01-16-2006, 11:15 PM

How about that EL wire?

I heard there are glow dog collars you can get.

Pydpiper · #4 01-17-2006, 06:01 AM

I just made a lanyard for my daughters Eternalight, the paracord I got from Lighthoung is HIGHLY visable with a UV light ($5 light). I did this so I can spot her on the campsite quickly...
Perhaps you could replace the cord in the retractable leash, the whole project would be less than $10, and nobody would miss that cord again.

Omega Man · #5 01-17-2006, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pila_Power

I heard there are glow dog collars you can get.

http://www.niteize.com/productdetail...8172e20b57f0dd
Here's the Nite Ize "Nite Dawg". Sounds like something you could consider. Lowes has the full line of Nite Ize products, the only store I know of that does.

Bogie · #6 01-17-2006, 02:01 PM

Tad Gear has Glow in trhe Dark paracord you could swap it into the leash
Glow Cord

oregonshooter · #7 01-17-2006, 06:36 PM

I have 50+ft of the TAD glow cord. I'm afraid it would not be strong enough but I may try it in a cheap spare "flexi-leash" harbor Freight is selling for $2.00 right now. For short night walks that may work. The cord does not stay charged very long.

Morelite · #8 01-17-2006, 07:01 PM

Check these out for walking pets at night: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/dmart2/viglgllewfll.html
or these: http://www.atomicpet.net/

vic303 · #9 01-17-2006, 09:13 PM

Attach a good 2AAA red blinky bike light to a harness on the dog's back. That'll light the dog up well in all directions except front. The Photon on the dogtag will cover that. Make it a blinky and it will be more visible/noticeable. Then take a couple more Photons/knockoffs, and attach them to the leash about 1 foot apart. Blinky mode is best, but static on is ok.

oregonshooter · #10 01-17-2006, 09:26 PM

vic,

The line retracts so nothing can be fixed at given points or it will stop the leash from working properly.

Here's a link for those not familiar.
http://www.flexiusa.com/how_to_use.htm

Raccoon · #11 01-18-2006, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega Man

http://www.niteize.com/productdetail...8172e20b57f0dd
Here's the Nite Ize "Nite Dawg". Sounds like something you could consider. Lowes has the full line of Nite Ize products, the only store I know of that does.

I like that Nite Dawg collar posted above. Though, the first thing that's gotta go is the CR2032 replaced with 2-AAA batteries. Perhaps overrun the LED with 3-AAA batteries for even more visibility.

Chris201W · #12 02-13-2006, 03:15 PM

How about glow in the dark paint?

Coop · #13 02-13-2006, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris201W

How about glow in the dark paint?

I think there are some laws against using that on a dog...

sorry, couldn't help it..

Chris201W · #14 02-13-2006, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MayCooper

I think there are some laws against using that on a dog...

sorry, couldn't help it..

Haha, I meant for the leash...