In a message dated 12/11/1998 6:47:34 AM EST, mitchelr_at_ucs.orst.edu writes: << Why is there such a rush to acquire GPS positions? A unit that takes 1 minute for acquisition seems as practical as one that takes 20 seconds. While white water kayakers rushing at 8-10 kts down some plunging defile might like to know second by second when the waterfall is coming sea kayakers are hardly ever so hurried to get a latitude/longitude fix. Visual sighting and a quick compass bearing of two have served most of us for many years. When is the fix urgent? What dangers were we facing before the "quick find" GPS models arrived? >> Not a rush pal. A GPS that takes more than 5 minutes is struggling at receiving signals. When you need them the most is in some pretty raunchy weather. If you have "been there, done that" you would not have to ask this, you would have already experienced "non functionsbility" What is the use of a "non functionsal" unit. Get one that works all teh eime or not at all. Faulty navigation gear has caused many a tragedy. Quality, functional nav gear has prevented many a tragedy. Cheapiong on nav gear would be like using a $ 19.95 discount store paddle on a $ 3,500.00 Kayak. What is the purpose? To save money or prove that you can do it? Think about it. John *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Dec 11 1998 - 23:00:00 PST
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