> ---------- > From: Paul[SMTP:quale_at_ix.netcom.com] > > Fluorescent orange . . . That gleam gets your attention (snipped) > > Then there's the not so noticeable paint scheme on my composite kayak. > What > if I prep the surface and give the whole exterior a good spray? So what > if > it last but a season--prep and paint the next. Wondering if it will > adversely affect boat performance, if it will weaken the gel coat, or > cause > other glaring problems. > For getting attention while underway, many of us concerned with visibility have spray painted our paddles "safety" (or fluorescent) orange. Since the body and the paddle are the highest points of a kayaker, give yourself lots of color. The combination of the movement of a paddle and the fluorescent color of the paddle seems to work well. I've gotten many positive comments. If your concern was more from the SAR standpoint (assuming you are in the water and the hull is right side up), I have no personal experience. Thank goodness. Debbie Reeves Sandy Hook, NJ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Mar 14 2000 - 14:43:26 PST
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