Lisa Williams wrote: > I've read the preserved thread regarding GPS software and the fine > points of various chart/map suppliers and download techniques. However, > the thread doesn't say much about GPS devices, and is from 1999 anyway; > I presume a few things have changed. The price difference between units that support mapping vs. the basic non-mapping ones has narrowed and I'd recommend you get one which supports maps. That will also make it much more useful for other activities besides kayaking. I use a Garmin eMap with which I'm very happy (small size, fairly large screen, good maps available, audible beeper for warning messages), but it's not waterproof so I put it in a clear AquaPac pouch for kayaking. Good units to consider that are more waterproof are: Garmin Map76, eTrex Legend, Magellan SporTrak Map/Pro, Magellan Meridian series. The choice between these would depend on what other uses you'll have for the GPS. An example of a fairly recent night paddle we did is shown at: http://prathman.home.attbi.com/Image32.gif The map on the unit looks the same as shown there but is in grey-scale instead of color. The maps show good shoreline detail for identifying points/bays/islands/etc. and also include buoys, lights, and other navigational aids. In addition to showing your position, the GPS is nice for monitoring your speed to within about 0.1 knots and seeing what your actual direction of progress is when you have effects from tidal currents and/or winds. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Dec 03 2002 - 11:21:06 PST
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