my handhelds sky-blazers are expiring, and i'm considering replacing with the shotgun shell version thinking they may be more waterproof. does anyone have experience with them in a kayak setting? ideas on where to store the rather bulky pistol? thanks -- george ruta - northcountry kayak **sea kayaks for upstate new york and new england** 518-677-3040, http://www.capital.net/com/nckayak *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
From: "george ruta" <nckayak_at_capital.net> > my handhelds sky-blazers are expiring, and i'm considering replacing with > the shotgun shell version thinking they may be more waterproof. > > does anyone have experience with them in a kayak setting? ideas on where to > store the rather bulky pistol? I don't know if they're more waterproof, but Tru Flare has released a new version of their flares - a revolving cartridge holder that can hold three flares. (http://www.tru-flare.com/ scroll to model 07 at the bottom.) This has the advantage of just needing a twist of the rotating head to bring another cartridge into firing position, unlike most single load systems. It's more compact than a pistol type launcher. I don't know how they compare otherwise - I suspect that the pistol flares have more altitude etc. Something to consider. Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
George, After watching a flare demonstration in Wayne Horodowich's video on recoveries and rescues, I realized that my handheld flares were not sufficient by themselves. The sky blazer type flares had a lot of misfires and burned fingers frequently so I ruled them out. IMHO, the best flares for ease of use and dependability were the 12 gauge pistol flares. Granted the 25 gauge would be better, but they are too big and bulky for a kayak. I bought a 12 gauge pistol and keep the gun, shells, handheld flares in a dry bag that is either kept behind my seat or in my day hatch. Using a "real" drybag has kept them in perfect condition and I never was much of a fan of keeping pyrotechnics on my body. Steve Holtzman ----- Original Message ----- From: "george ruta" <nckayak_at_capital.net> To: "paddlewise" <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net> > i'm considering replacing with > the shotgun shell version thinking they may be more waterproof. > > does anyone have experience with them in a kayak setting? ideas on where to > store the rather bulky pistol? *************************************************************************** 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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