GPSGuided wrote:On the issue of PLB vs 2-way communicators, my understanding has always been that the PLB in general has better antenna than the available 2-way communicators. This could be the difference b/n being heard or not when in a narrow gully or other poor reception areas. Is this not the case? Two way comm is beneficial but must be heard first. I carry a PLB, 2nd unit now and spend the extra time updating my trip plan on AMSA’s site before every significant trip, assume it would mitigate some of the expectation issues SARS teams would care for.
GBW wrote:Another advantage of PLB's is the 121.5 MHz Homing Beacon which I'm not sure the 2-ways or Spot have. Is this necessary with the accuracy of modern gps?
GPSGuided wrote:GBW wrote:Another advantage of PLB's is the 121.5 MHz Homing Beacon which I'm not sure the 2-ways or Spot have. Is this necessary with the accuracy of modern gps?
My understanding is that modern tech has made it of less value.
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crollsurf wrote:My ankle/fibula is healing nicely, still a bit swollen and bruised, but not much now. I'm walking around the house bare footed but still using a CAM boot when I go out. No crutch or walking stick. Definitely not suggesting you use these services as a "Get out of jail free" card but I'm so happy I didn't damage my ankle further, it looks like I'll make a full recovery. However I think I'll stick to the tracks for some time/years to come and I'm OK with that.
GBW wrote:GPSGuided wrote:On the issue of PLB vs 2-way communicators, my understanding has always been that the PLB in general has better antenna than the available 2-way communicators. This could be the difference b/n being heard or not when in a narrow gully or other poor reception areas. Is this not the case? Two way comm is beneficial but must be heard first. I carry a PLB, 2nd unit now and spend the extra time updating my trip plan on AMSA’s site before every significant trip, assume it would mitigate some of the expectation issues SARS teams would care for.
Another advantage of PLB's is the 121.5 MHz Homing Beacon which I'm not sure the 2-ways or Spot have. Is this necessary with the accuracy of modern gps?
Walk_fat boy_walk wrote:Good to hear.... did they say whether or not you regain full function?
GPSGuided wrote:Crollsurf, depending on the exact nature of your fracture, be prepared for some solid physio in the months ahead. After all that, muscles weaken and joints stiffen even if it’s not an intra-articular fracture. It’ll all take a bit of time but be patient.
Walk_fat boy_walk wrote:Good to hear.... did they say whether or not you regain full function?
matagi wrote:May I ask why you are/were not a fan of physios?
crollsurf wrote:matagi wrote:May I ask why you are/were not a fan of physios?
For a long time they sounded like an expensive Masseuse who didn't give you a proper massage. Then my partner went to see one for a bad back. Got no remedial treatment, just given a book to borrow! I figured it was a scam like Iridology or Homeopathy. I now know that's not the case but still, can't help being somewhat suspicious.
wayno wrote:depends on the two way device you are comparing it to.... also , some two way devices use different satellites from each other... and those different satellite networks have differing coverage. garmin inreaches have more comprehensive satellite coverage away from the equator than the network Spot devices use.. i've used both and the spots have failed to work a lot of the time under any decent bush canopy... whereas the inreach kept on working. the spot is less likely to work in a canyon. i wouldnt say the inreach is as good as a PLB in a canyon but i'd rate it much higher than a Spot.
crollsurf wrote:matagi wrote:May I ask why you are/were not a fan of physios?
For a long time they sounded like an expensive Masseuse who didn't give you a proper massage. Then my partner went to see one for a bad back. Got no remedial treatment, just given a book to borrow! I figured it was a scam like Iridology or Homeopathy. I now know that's not the case but still, can't help being somewhat suspicious.
Hallu wrote:The quicker you walk on it the faster it heals, they say nowadays. But back then they didn't know better (or at least didn't tell me) and it was strict rest. Now they tend to make you put your foot down quite early to promote healing.
Hallu wrote:Now at 38 I'm more active than ever, I can hike for 3 weeks, every day, and still feel great. And, knocking on wood, I haven't had any injury since that fracture, not even a sprained ankle. I fell a few times, but it was always fine.
crollsurf wrote:Final recovery update after close to 3 months: I can do everything I used to, but recovered is such a subjective term. I'm now bushwalking at ~4.2klm/hour. I used to travel at ~5klm/hour. To use that as a KPI, I'm 80% recovered. I'm also only good for about 3-4 hours walking before the ankle starts complaining.
Physio was well worth the $$ and recommend it, but I think I'm good to go it alone now. I progressed at an average pace. I did what I was told most of the time but wasn't fanatical about it.
Physically and mentally, I think it will be an another 3 months before I can forget about this accident, and walk with confidence.
I'm happy with way it's going wayno but still a few months out. I consider myself lucky having skied most of my life that my knees, while not great, are in better shape than yours and a lot of friends.wayno wrote:sorry to hear that, makes you realise what you had and how much you can miss it.
I know the feeling after 3 knee ops and a permanent ankle injury
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