Re: [Paddlewise] Waterproof headlamps (was: POST SCRIPT to: Into Winter Mode -- water/air )

Was hoping to get out tonight (Wednesday), but wind died off. I'll see what
happens Friday or Saturday night. I need a certain set of conditions to
preclude disaster, as I'd like to hit things in the gale-to-storm-force
range with a reasonable chance at a lee shore. I've paddled in tide races
before at night (no moon, either) so it's not like I haven't experienced the
lack of visual input before. The wind waves will add a new dimension to the
experience. When you are into extreme paddling, one has to come up with new
and interesting/imaginative ideas to stay ahead of these young hot shots
(like you!). I've padded-out the cockpit some more (to the point of
near-entrapment), so I'm looking forward to the boat-hull-body connection
thingy. My wife isn't too happy about it.

As far as a light, I'm going to use my bike light, which is waterproof to
some degree. I'll supplement with some saran-wrap. As for keeping the lamp
attached to my surf helmet - come on Shawn, Zap-Straps rule. And here I
thought you were the handy guy on this list!  :-) I'll report back to the
list upon successful completion of mission. The low is supposed to be around
961mb, with "tree-toppling" winds and _mild_ temps. Sorry Wes, the only
thing solid around here is the shoreline (THUD, as Doug blithely smucks into
it in the dark!).

Doug Lloyd
Victoria BC

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Shawn Baker" <shawnkayak_at_yahoo.com>
To: <dougl_at_islandnet.com>; <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 4:44 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] Waterproof headlamps (was: POST SCRIPT to: Into Winter
Mode -- water/air )


> Doug wrote:
> >I'm hoping to get out for some storm night-paddling (something I've
> never done before). I just might have to buy a new headlamp. :-)
>
>
> So Doug....
>
> I did a cold water night paddle Monday night.  No wind, no waves, just
> flat water, a 2 mile paddle, and 5 good friends.  Oh, and a big pot of
> spaghetti on a little island...
>
> But...I know my Petzl Zoom headlamp isn't waterproof.  Works well, but
> not waterproof.  Do you have any ideas for waterproof headlamps that
> work as well?
>
> And for winter night storm paddling, how do you keep your headlamp?
> Epoxied to your helmet?  Staples? ;)  Chin strap?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Shawn
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