On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 10:36 AM, Martin, Jack <martin.jack_at_solute.us>wrote: > There are some misconceptions about retro-reflective tape..... > > However, a retro-reflective surface is highly visible only when > illuminated by a light source radiating from or close to the observer's > position and only when that light source is much brighter than the > ambient light. Good point!!! So maybe retro-reflective tape AND in addition some highly polished tape (silver or chrome) in alternate stripes might be the answer here. That way the reflections from the mirror-polish tape would be seen easily. Of course, then people would report distress situations. You just can't please everyone. Any ideas about what polished tape would hold up on a paddle (or kayak... or PFD) in a marine environment? Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA *************************************************************************** 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 Jan 28 2009 - 11:52:08 PST
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