I agree but
I would not want a light on the front of the kayak as it will blind you. At least either of those lights I put links too would blind you if mounted in front of you.
Now that last light the real tall one is best BUT I have only ever seen one on a kayak before.
just 2 years ago what I was using those battery powered glow sticks and put one in front and back but they were colored light so not legal.
I was just thinking about how …
… weird it is that an official who’s in the position of judging the compliance of such lights would seemingly put all his faith in the fact that the light is designed for 360-degree visibility, and assign no importance at all to the fact that the light is not even close to being compliant with the law when in actual use.
I wouldn’t put a light in front either.
I was just thinking of possible ways to satisfy a law-enforcement officer who has a functioning brain.
Thanks for all the replies
Seems that there are a lot of opinions and we all hear/see different things coming from local retail stores, marine personnel, and law enforcement/laws (as they are written. Back in June I saw law enforcement warning kayakers that after July 1, 2016 they are required three things: A PDF to be worn at all times, a whistle, and a light (after hours, which I heard was 6:00 PM). When it comes to the light there was no specifics given, hence my original post. I don’t want to get a ticket for the wrong light or lack there of. Just want to get it right the first time when buying.
Thanks all
Head light—light headed?
A good quality backpacker’s or cyclist’s headlamp, $30 to $50 is my suggestion, and a cheapie headlamp, $5 to $10 for back-up just in case.