I have two of the banners, one is the 6 inch and the other is a 12 or 16 inch. I found them on sale because they, like flares, have expiration dates. Since I carry other devices to meet my obligation to have current daytime devices and I don't think the banners will, with age, have an increased probability of failure, on long trips, I keep one attached to the stern of my boat as a safety device. Dana Dickson MIS CIH CSP Area Environmental Safety and Health Manager Unisys Corporation 651-635-5225 Net2 524-5225 Fax 651-635-7191 > -----Original Message----- > Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 23:50:02 -0700 (PDT) > From: Elias Ross <generic_elias_at_yahoo.com> > Subject: [Paddlewise] Bright orange banner in the water > 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. > *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> I found them on sale because they, like flares, have expiration > dates. Really? What expires? Does the fabric dry rot or something? Rick *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Probably the orange dye in the banner fades over time, as do most dyes, and the color gets "out of specification". I suppose they last a bit longer than flares though. Anybody knows? Kees > > I found them on sale because they, like flares, have expiration > > dates. > > Really? What expires? Does the fabric dry rot or something? > > Rick *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I don't see anything that will expire. The banner appears to be international orange polyethylene. It is contained in a black tube until used. The banner is held open to width and given additional floatation by small diameter plastic tubing. The dye in the plastic is probably not light stable, but until the banner is used and exposed to sunlight for a long period, that is not an issue. Dana > -----Original Message----- > > Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 15:25:10 -0400 > From: <> > Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Bright orange banners > > > I found them on sale because they, like flares, have expiration > > dates. > > Really? What expires? Does the fabric dry rot or something? > > Rick <snip> > > Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 22:50:16 +0200 > From: "Kees van der Meij" <> > Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Bright orange banners > > Probably the orange dye in the banner fades over time, as do > most dyes, and > the color gets "out of specification". I suppose they last a > bit longer than > flares though. Anybody knows? > > Kees *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Hi all, my previous post about the orange dye in banners fading over time might not have been entirely correct, although some other ageing mechanisms may apply (plastic becoming brittle or sticking together, tubes leaking). The manufacturer should know best how long his products are supposed to be useable, especially under "non-optimal" conditions, and he puts on a date accordingly (I suppose). Anyway, I think it is sensible that ALL safety related equipment is labeled with an expiry date. This way, you are forced (or at least encouraged) to inspect it periodically, and see if it is still useable. happy (and safe) paddling, Kees *************************************************************************** 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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