> -----Original Message----- > From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net > [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net] On Behalf Of Alex > Waterproofness (Re: Garmin Map 12): battery compartment has > always been the weakest spot, though in mappable Etrexes it > is watreproof enough for a short dip. This will sure > deteriorate after a few seasons. Alex. Alex, I wouldn't bet on the waterproofness of the mappable Etrex. My Etrex Legend died while still under warranty from salt water exposure and then again while just out of warranty. It is an expensive lesson to learn that a submersible GPS must be carried in a dry bag. Steve Holtzman Southern, CA *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Feb 09 2004 - 07:10:45 PST
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