Re: [Paddlewise] Paddle colors

Good idea, but remember that red is not a very visible color in marginal
light situation.

Part of the reason that bright colors on the paddles is so effective is the
movement.  The eye is much more sensitive to movement than static items.

There is a difference between being visible and being seen.  If I know
something is there I may be able to see it, Vs will I notice it if I don't
know it is there.  The movement of brightly colored paddles will be caught
by the eye more so than a life jacket of the same color even if the jacket
is larger.


-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Denton <BDenton_at_aquagulf.com>
To: Paddlewise (E-mail) <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Thursday, June 10, 1999 8:02 AM
Subject: [Paddlewise] Paddle colors


>Jeff Bingham has painted his Toksook blades red on one side and yellow on
>the other, so not only can you see them from a distance, you can tell what
>direction he's paddling.
>
>Bob Denton
>Aqua-Gulf Transport
>bdenton_at_aquagulf.com
>www.aquagulf.com <http://www.aquagulf.com>
>
>
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