Strider wrote:Matt I am not interested in messaging devices or satphones.
Is the ACR+ particularly bulky?
KANANGRABOYD wrote:As far as I am aware the ACR ResQLink Plus PLB is the smallest PLB on the market - but maybe Franco or Wayno will prove me wrong?!.
It's small:
Onestepmore wrote:The regular version will also float, the saleperson assured me. It does come with a carry case (I wouldn't think the case is included in the comparitive weighs but I'm not sure on this point)
Onestepmore wrote:For offshore boating trips you are still required to use a proper EPIRB.
Strider wrote:Thanks guys, good useful info
Here's a question. What is the chance of a PLB being smashed in a fall if carried on a shoulder strap/hip belt pocket? How robust actually are they?Onestepmore wrote:For offshore boating trips you are still required to use a proper EPIRB.
A completely pointless rule. I would happily accept the penalty if rescued from a life threatening situation through using the "wrong device".
Lizzy wrote:I dropped my GME one on the floorboards at home & the antennae popped out breaking the seal! I didn't think it actually set it off but rang AMSA to be sure- it hadn't. No damage done
wayno wrote:teh resqlink + works out a bit bigger and heavier than a fastfind..
KANANGRABOYD wrote:Sorry Aiden didn't totally understand your question I guess!.
Don't know if you have handled PLB's yet - but they are fairly robust, and a fall with it in a say neoprene pouch, unless you fell with your full weight onto the item, I would think they would survive. They are built pretty strong.
Does that answer your question?- I hope!
I hope to never find out just how happy I am!KANANGRABOYD wrote:Strider wrote:ResQlink+ on its way [/quote
Great decision - you will be more than happy!
Not sure what you mean about 'reliable' but I purchased my ResQLink from Outsports in Moorabbin (Vic). At the time, a strobe, first aid kit and signalling mirror were included.stry wrote:Can anyone recommend a reliable Australian source for the ACR ?
WOW! 2 nanometres is a very very very short distance :)) (or perhaps you mean nautical miles ??)Onestepmore wrote:All boats proceeding more than 2nms outside partially smooth waters, ...
bernieq wrote:Not sure what you mean about 'reliable' but I purchased my ResQLink from Outsports in Moorabbin (Vic). At the time, a strobe, first aid kit and signalling mirror were included.
bernieq wrote:Not sure what you mean about 'reliable' but I purchased my ResQLink from Outsports in Moorabbin (Vic). At the time, a strobe, first aid kit and signalling mirror were included.stry wrote:Can anyone recommend a reliable Australian source for the ACR ?WOW! 2 nanometres is a very very very short distance ) (or perhaps you mean nautical miles ??)Onestepmore wrote:All boats proceeding more than 2nms outside partially smooth waters, ...
Robert H wrote:I had the same toss up and ended up going with the slightly less bulky non plus version.
Not much in it really unless flotation is a priority for you - I am glad to own mine.
Strider wrote:Robert H wrote:I had the same toss up and ended up going with the slightly less bulky non plus version.
Not much in it really unless flotation is a priority for you - I am glad to own mine.
Flotation isn't a priority for me, but for an extra 23g and a few mm in extra thickness I figured I would be grateful for it if I ever found myself in a situation where my PLB could sink out of my reach when it was most needed. Who knows - I might take up kayaking sometime in the next 5 years!
Rob A wrote:Out of interest, why did you select the plb with the whip wrapped round the outside of the case?
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