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From: Paul Montgomery <paul_at_paddleandoar.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Use of a strobe
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:34:39 -0700
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
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