At 03:59 PM 13/08/98 -0700, you wrote: >Patrick Maun wrote: >> >> ...SNIP... >> >> So, what's the deal? I know alot of people who paddle with Icom > *because* it is supposedly the most waterproof of the handhelds. > >Actually, according to someone with whom I spoke at Icom, the model that >failed you (the IC-M1) is *not* the most waterproof of the handhelds, in >fact it is not even the most waterproof of the Icom handhelds, in spite >of the rating. The M1 may be the most waterproof of the el-cheapo >handhelds, but the M15 and the Navico Axis both have a better reputation >for waterproofness. I'll vouch for the M15. I always have it attached to the outside of my life jacket, and have had it submerged underwater many times while rolling. It has been through *a lot*. No problems yet! I have a photo of my PFD, and all the other safty equiptment(including the M15) which I carry while paddling... at this location: http://www.solomax.com/formyprotection.html Have fun... ALWAYS! MAX http://www.solomax.com ~ A four year solo kayak journey ~ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Aug 13 1998 - 17:44:03 PDT
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