Re: [Paddlewise] Smoke on the Water

From: WhiteRabbit <whiterabbit_0117_at_charter.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 12:21:21 -0600
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> Jeff Pringle asked.
> I'm a newbie to paddling.... I understand the levels
> of light intensity in that it would allow your battery-life to be extended
> before having to replace them but I don't understand the practicality of the
> strobe. Can you enlighten (pun intended) us?

In inland waterways of the US a strobe is a distress signal.  By having it
on your headlamp you always have it with you.
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