-----Original Message----- From: Johnlebl [mailto:Johnlebl_at_aol.com] Sent: Saturday, November 21, 1998 12:54 AM To: paddlewise Subject: Re:[Paddlewise] GPS attachment for nigh In a message dated 11/20/1998 4:20:21 PM EST, pmaun_at_bitstream.net writes: << I'm thinking of some quick-release system that would keep the GPS taunt on skirt so it wouldn't interfere with rolling, surf, attacking river otters, but could also be removed quickly and stowed so it wouldn't interfere with a paddlefloat re-entry. >> Maybe this idea will help. I use my GPS (Magellan 4000XLS) in a deep woods situation and it has to be properly oriented to be able to "see" as many satellites aspossible as the foilage is disrupting the radio signals it receives. I toyed around and found that it worked just right on my shoulder! I got some Velcro strips and glued one to the back of it and several to various coats, vests and parkas. I finally found a use for epaulets! I simply loop the strap over my head for a "just in case it comes loose, it won't hit the ground" deal and fasten it to my shoulder. Works great! <snip> John ************************************************************************* One problem with Velcro in wet conditions is that water tends to lubricate the hooks and loops, so they don't hold as well as when dry. That's the main reason I wear Tevas with Fastex buckles instead of Velcro fasteners. I would choose another means of fastening the GPS. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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