Dave Kruger wrote: > The C-light, as Alex points out, radiates in a thin sector, maybe 10-15 > degrees in the vertical direction, in a 360 degree arc around the > paddler's head. It also shines a beam straight up IIRC. > I suspect a stronger version of the C-light might be the best compromise > for a rescue signal, until a search vessel or aircraft is near. An upgrade of the venerable C-Light to use low power LEDs and be _much_ brighter is definitely in order. Someone asked offline about the Arc Firefly - a strobe and, in one model, also a flashlight. I've looked at this one and Like the idea but have no experience with it. I've also seen another product that looks interesting but for the price: <http://www.tiny.cc/MEC836>. With LEDs, long battery life, strobe and SOS functions, it might be worth a consideration. No experience. One thing I do with my strobe is use lithium AA batteries, not alkaline. This to improve low temperature performance and shelf life. Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Dec 20 2006 - 13:53:52 PST
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