Re: Re: Rescue Ideas

From: Kirk Lindstrom (kirk@hpmsd3.sj.hp.com-DeleteThis)
Date: Tue Jun 14 1994 - 07:39:24 PDT


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From: Kirk Lindstrom <kirk@hpmsd3.sj.hp.com-DeleteThis>
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To: westes@usc.com-DeleteThis, wind_talk@opus.hpl.hp.com-DeleteThis
Subject: Re: Re: Rescue Ideas


> 'Ken Poulton says:'
> > > >Coast Guard recommends for best visibility use Strobe Lights.
> > Has anyone tried one of these in the day? Did the Coast Guard
> > say anything about daytime use?
>
> No way would a strobe do anything during the day. Less than worthless.
> During the day you should use a reflector aimed right at a boat or plane
> nearby.
>
Agreed. I carry an inflatable yellow and black Cheerios Beach Ball
in my pack that I can blow up and tie to something if needed in the
day time.
 
> During night or dusk hours, however, strobes are really effective.
>
which is why I carry one....8-)
 
> Will Estes Internet: westes@usc.com-DeleteThis
>
Kirk (2+ hrs on 5.6 at PA yesterday....) out



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