Re: [Paddlewise] Paddle colors

 Whiterabbit wrote:
>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.

I agree with you that in low light from behind that red is a marginal
color. However my expiernce has been that any light from any other
direction red stands out the brightest. 

Ralph, I like your idea of using Day-Glo, just remember it needs a base of
white first.

Jeff Bingham

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