Re: Missing Kayaker 29/7/17
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:55 pm
We don't.cheaterparts wrote: just wondering how many boating guys carry a PLB incase to go overboard
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We don't.cheaterparts wrote: just wondering how many boating guys carry a PLB incase to go overboard
ive strspped my epirponto me on a few nasty condictions when ive been in isolated places.cheaterparts wrote:it becomes quite the problem - really I have an EPIRB and it is a requirement like a boat for off shore anything over 2 nm off the front beaches - now thats to big to put in your pocket so is attached to the kayak and thats connected with a lanyard the same as a boatSinsemilla wrote:I agree with everything you guys are saying but at the end of the day you cant save everyone. Its like the guy that loses it over the edge of a cliff because of crappy brakes or tires. Road worthy certificates stop this happening most of the time but there will always be those few that risk it.
Now that yaking is so big the government should make epirbs and safety gear compulsory in the salt. That will stop most people that want to just buy a cheap yak and cheap gear and get out there because an epirb and safety gear isn't cheap. It might make them think about what they are doing.
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If I go over and loose contact with the yak I'm stuffed -- so that brings us to the PLB that will fit in a pocket but is not legal to use as the primary location device except in close - so do we need to carry both
then the other problem arises if you have a PLB it doesn't float upright so you have to hold that the right way up after setting it off - you may need 2 hands to hold you kayak if you can't re mount it
just wondering how many boating guys carry a PLB incase to go overboard
I have one which is attached to my PFD.cheaterparts wrote: just wondering how many boating guys carry a PLB incase to go overboard
Generally too big for personal attachment due to bigger battery. For "man overboard" situations dont need longest duration as it will be too late anyway.Fish-cador wrote:Epirb is cheaper than plb.
New fashion statement....ditch the fancy phones and attach an epirb on the belt. Leather case optional
Nothing is too late.laneends wrote:Generally too big for personal attachment due to bigger battery. For "man overboard" situations dont need longest duration as it will be too late anyway.Fish-cador wrote:Epirb is cheaper than plb.
New fashion statement....ditch the fancy phones and attach an epirb on the belt. Leather case optional
Provided the croc knew how to set it off without crushing it....barra mick wrote:
ive strapped my epirponto me on a few nasty condictions when ive been in isolated places.
sometimes just incase a croc got me ...at least they could find me...dead or half alive
You know how smart they are up thereQueasy wrote:Provided the croc knew how to set it off without crushing it....barra mick wrote:
ive strapped my epirponto me on a few nasty condictions when ive been in isolated places.
sometimes just incase a croc got me ...at least they could find me...dead or half alive