There've been discussions regarding making paddlers visible to power boats & jetskis on this listserv, with the general impression that making paddles more visible might not be the cure-all to the problem. Someone from Wisconsin is offering a reflective tape specifically for paddlers. This can be seen at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3621777011&category=1527 2 Any thoughts? Joe P. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Not sure if it as flashy but I use red/white reflective tape from the local discount store or home center. I placed a wrap or two around the paddle shaft near the blade - but not on the blade itself. With mirrors or something as flashy as this would it be distracting or annoying if you were paddling in a group - like a constant photo flash firing? K *************************************************************************** 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, the photo's shown on the website look a bit fake, or at least "doctored" to me. A proper reflector will be highly directional. An ordinary mirror will only bouce back in a specific direction, and the usual "retro-reflective" type only bounce light back in the direction of the incoming light. So only if you are standing close to a lightsource you will see them light up. I guess for the photo a brigh spotlight next to the camera (or a bright flash) was used to show the effect. I' myself have put some reflective tape I bought at a car supply shop on my paddle blades, and from most angles it actually looks darker than the blades themselves. Only if you shine a torch at them they are really bright. Still I consider this a nice enhancement to my safety. 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/ ***************************************************************************
On 26 Aug 2003 at 11:23, Joseph Pylka wrote: > Someone from Wisconsin is offering a reflective tape specifically for > paddlers. > Any thoughts? I wonder what the difference between their stuff and regular Scotchlite is? One thing I'd like to find out more about is the industrial reflective coating offered by Krylon. It's clear, so it will not change the color. The middle one at this page: http://www.krylonindustrial.com/ It won't be better during the day (compared to a bright colour), but it would increase night visibility if it's reasonably like Scotchlite in performance. Anyone know about the Krylon stuff? 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/ ***************************************************************************
These look interesting! http://www.identi-tape.com/safetymisc.htm http://www.identi-tape.com/hi-intensity.htm Even glo in the dark! http://www.identi-tape.com/phosphor.htm Bill Doody *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
______________________________ lisa_at_cadence90.com Lisa's website: http://www.cadence90.com bikes, books, internet radio All this talk about reflectors has got my gadget-happy brain working: LED's are getting so cheap, I wouldn't be surprised to see a paddle with a battery compartment in the shaft and LEDs along the spine of the paddle. LED's can basically be encased in plastic by pouring the stuff right over them, so they can be very effectively sealed from water... Hey, the shaft could also have CO2 cartridges to power a very, very loud whistle.... HMM! Okay, trying to reel myself back in, now... Lisa *************************************************************************** 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 teach kayaking to boy scouts. Have about 15 white water Kayaks, helmets, spray skirts and paddles. Have various helmets and paddles from different manufactureres - well used equipment. Have to be able to tell our stuff from everyone else. Marked the helmets and paddles with holographic tape. A strip on each side of the helmet, 4 inches long above ear. A strip down each paddle blade, both sides, 8 inches. http://www.identi-tape.com/reflective.html (see Holographic Tape) Ordered and the rolls were here two days later So far it has stayed on fine. Except for one fiberglass paddle. Safe Paddling -- Pete Cragg Scoutmaster Troop 889 *************************************************************************** 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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