On Sep 29, 2006, at 7:59 AM, Tom Buckley wrote: > I have been reading conflicting opinions (go figure) on whether it is > appropriate to use a strobe at night strictly to be seen or not. Other > articles say it should be used for emergencies only. I would like > to hear > some thoughts from the list on this. > > Tom > ********************************************************************** > ***** In the recent issue of Sea Kayaker Magazine there is an article about night paddling which gives a lot of important info about the issue of lights. Using a strobe would tell everyone you are in trouble, and most likely ruin your night vision. The article is not online yet ( http://www.seakayakermag.com/articles_REVIEW.htm ) but one can hope it will be soon... Paul Montgomery paul_at_paddleandoar.com http://paddleandoar.com *************************************************************************** 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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