Re: [Paddlewise] Strobe Question

> 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!

C-light is using a Fresnel lense, that emits 360 degrees horizontally, yet
in a quite narrow vertical segment.  This is good for something more-less
stabile, with C-stick more-less vertical, like on the kayak after-deck or
mast, or on Tilley bucket hat (I tried this too, with elastic loop sewn at
the back of the hat). It can hardly be seen from higher angle (ex.
helicopter) when in its normal vertical position on the deck, or from rescue
boats if C-stick is not vertical (ex. swimming in PFD).  Besides, it has an
ordinary incandescent bulb, not too reliable and with just a few hours of
battery life.  But is is small, light and waterproof.
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