Rcgibbert_at_aol.com wrote: > The large headlamps [...] > A water proof flashlight [...] > a Greatland Laser [...] > It is awesome at night as the light columnates. I think that something is getting lost here. Do you want to be seen from any angle or do you want a light to attract attention from a specific target? A strobe or non-flashing light should have a very wide spread of light if it is to be seen from anywhere. A highly directional light source is better (at night) if you want to signal, say, a boat or helicopter. I don't know of too many products that can do both well. For general night lights, a flashlight meets the legal requirements in the US and Canada, while a light with broader horizontal distribution (like a C-light) is better. For a light permanently attached to the shoulder tab of your PFD, you'll want a very bright light that can be seen in any direction - strobes work, but a non-flashing source may be better. For signaling, a pointer type of light is required and the laser mentioned above is highly rated (if it's the one I remember hearing about earlier). You might need all three! Mike PS - my headlamp is rated to 300m - why are the newer ones a wimpy IPX7 or 8? *************************************************************************** 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 - 21:54:38 PST
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