Peter wrote: > I suspect many PLB manufacturers, when pressed, would say their PLBs > are not guaranteed to operate correctly over long periods by a person > immersed in the ocean. I've just sent off a screed to McMurdo - asking them for 'best-practice' for their Fastfind units when used in typical sea-kayaking conditions. I defined that as being 'worn' on the PFD - rather than stored in a drybag in a hull compartment. I've also asked them to comment on corrosion, monitoring & maintenance for their products. We'll see what they say. Peter also wrote: > I'd value your and Paddlewise opinion on whether a group effort > across clubs & associations in this area is worthwhile, achievable? I'd think it very worthwhile - but perhaps not so easily achievable. Perhaps Chris Cunningham might solicit emailed responses in a short poll (both in Sea-Kayaker magazine & online) - to wit: (a) have you had a PLB fail ? (b) was it abuse or regular use in sea-kayaking (c) how old was the unit when it failed (d) when was this (what year) (e) what make & model unit That would give a simple picture of failure - but it would also be wide-open for an unscrupulous mfg to spam the oppositions units to terrible effect ;-) Best Regards Paul Hayward, Auckland, New Zealand *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Aug 05 2011 - 14:02:25 PDT
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