Re: [Paddlewise] Strobe discussion continues

From: alex <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 20:13:44 -0800
> Ah, but what does the magnetic base do to your compass? There's no
> switching that off!
>
> Chuck Holst
>
> > My understanding is that the light has an 'emergency/stand-by'
> > setting (the others being: SOS, Strobe, Flashlight)
> > that engages the water-activation mode....so you could turn it off or
> > on at any time.

And what is the most annoying, is that this magnetic base is absolutely
unnecessary.  Correct me if I'm wrong, - but its purpose is to ensure that
the flashlight floats upright (apparently when dangling loose on some
lanyard, rather than strapped to the PFD). May be magnetic plate can be
removed?
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