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Re: [RC] [RC] Tevis - headlamps??? - Joe Long

On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 20:47:32 EDT, Marinera@xxxxxxx wrote:

I would really like to hear more opinions on headlamps and the Tevis trail.  
I have found a beam from a headlamp terribly distracting to both the horse and 
rider to the point of making one almost nauseous.  The horse tends to focus 
on the beam gyrating in front of him and less attention to the ground at his 
feet.  Three glow sticks on the breast collar and a small flashlight in your 
pommel bag in case you have a problem are the best arrangement I have found.  
I 
don't want to be anywhere near a rider with a head lamp.  I am interested in 
what others think  Julie Suhr

I agree with this, although I've only used one glowstick.  I find the "mini-mag"
works well for those times you have to scope out a marker or check out a hazard,
as it lets you change the spread of the beam, yet is quite small and light (two
AA batteries).  Small and light enough to carry a spare as well.

I think the worst situation is to have a rider behind you with a helmet light.
Harsh shadows constantly dancing around in front of you, giving you vertigo and
ruining your and your horse's night vision.

-- 

Joe Long
jlong@xxxxxxxx
http://www.rnbw.com


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