Re: [Paddlewise] Sea Kayaker - Feb

From: James Farrelly <JFarrelly5_at_comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:39:51 -0500
>  Its funny. A colorful paddle blade lit from the front is typically  
> very visible. If backlit it appears dark or black.

> Our eyes seem to be tuned into motion. The rhythmic motion of the  
> paddle is what I look for when the paddler is just a speck on the  
> horizon. That works better for me rather than color. Color seems  
> more important to me up close. Flash works both up close and far  
> away. It might be wise to provide all three.
>

Jim et al
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