In a message dated 12/17/2006 11:05:49 AM Pacific Standard Time, kdruger_at_pacifier.com writes: As far as lights go, anyone planning serious nighttime paddling might want to look into Princeton Tec's APEX unit, which sports a concentrated 3W beam (rated to reach out some 56 meters with a usable spotlight; 72 hours of use predicted), and an array of four different LEDS which produce a broad beam, separately switched, and of lower output, but rated to last 100-150 hours on alkalines. Not cheap, and not lightweight, either, partly because it uses a 4-AA-cell pack at the back of the head. It is submersible, and designed for on-the-water use. After struggling with innumerable generations of lightweight headlamps, the last two of them LED variants, I decided to spring for an APEX. Can't wait to try it out. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The large headlamps with the separate battery compartment (often at the back of the head) do not it under my helmet. I use the Princeton Tech Eos because it does not have the big battery pack and my helmet fits right over it. It is bright, but I don't need that much light to read a chart, the less the better. The only time I need distance is when I need to scout a landing or warn a vessel and the Eos has been adequate thus far. The button is large and simple to operate with gloves on. On the subject of to strobe or not to strobe, A water proof flashlight can do the trick. The LED versions are smaller, powerful and often fit in a PFD pocket. I also have a Greatland Laser that has been in my PFD pocket for nearly 3 years. It is awesome at night as the light columnates. Cheers, Rob G *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Dec 19 2006 - 13:57:38 PST
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