Re: [Paddlewise] VHF plus GPS for $250? Yes....

I couldn't agree more.  Why spend extra money on a GPS because its "faster".
I don't use it for whitewater, just for a location check, occassionally.
Otherwise I use my trusty $15.00 compass.

Arlene.
-----Original Message-----
From: Johnlebl_at_aol.com <Johnlebl_at_aol.com>
To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Saturday, December 12, 1998 1:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] VHF plus GPS for $250? Yes....


>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
>
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