On 24 Jul 2003 at 16:30, Ally Pike wrote: > But Maine in August is prone to fog.[...] > really we need it for the core purpose, but the "extras" make the > diffrence as well since in the future I'm sure we will upgrade along > the way as newer units come out with more and more features!! I bought a GPS in 96 or early 97 and find that I very rarely use it. Since I always have a map and compass, that suffices until exceptional circumstances arise. Only once have I used the GPS for establishing my position - the map I had was too poor a scale for locating us on a long, straight shoreline and I wanted to be sure. While the features of the newest GPS units are nice, I'd have to agree with Alex. With my aging eyes, maps on a handheld GPS are useless. I'd suggest buying a very basic GPS that will allow you to establish current position and the bearing to a desired position. Forget the maps, electronic compasses, barometers etc.* Use the GPS to establish your course in the fog and then turn it off. Use your deck compass while paddling. If you get nervous, turn on the GPS and confirm your new position and any corrections to the course, if required. Mike *Don't get those things in a wristwatch either. With the money you save by getting a basic GPS and watch, buy a weather widget - those little electronic things with wind speed, temp, barometer etc. *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Jul 27 2003 - 14:37:42 PDT
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