I was looking for information on signal mirrors. I came across this interesting page that talks about the effectiveness of various signalling devices. Much of it pertains more towards crashed aircraft than kayakers, but they have some interesting information: http://www.equipped.com/signal.htm The author suggests several methods, including banners and strobes. I liked the idea of a bright orange banner that floats in the water -- has anyone considered such a thing? Flares don't seem to come highly recommended. ===== Elias Ross / 470 2nd Ave S #313 / Kirkland WA 98033 http://www.maison-otaku.net/~genman Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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