Re: [Paddlewise] Pencil Flares

From: <Rcgibbert_at_aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2004 14:46:47 EDT
In a message dated 6/1/2004 11:31:53 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
jka_at_netaccess.co.nz writes:


> n a previous life I fired a lot of these, and found that in a decent wind
> (when I would likely use one now, as the contributing factor to a drama
> needing outside help) they blew flat and didn't make enough height to be of
> use. Para flares always worked though.
> 

There is no substitute for a parachute flare. I only bother with the pencil 
flares as they  fill the need to have some sort of flare attached to the body. 
Presently, I'm rethinking even the need for these as my new Laser Flare is 
small, waterproof and columnates light well. It's daytime vis is quite good and 
it's nighttime vis is outstanding. It has survived many days of surf launch and 
landing. No connections, just a simple ol' consumer.

Rob G
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