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Review: Rescue Laser Flare

A worthy addition to pyrotechnic kits and personal survival gear, this simple but ingenius tool is moving toward a place at center stage in the search-and-rescue world—and deserves the role.


The Rescue Laser Flare is aimed by bracketing the target rescuer in the 'V' of two fingers and playing the beam slowly back and forth within the 'V.' It's a simple and trustworthy technique, but requires two hands. The manufacturer is working on other sighting options.
by Douglas S. Ritter

The brilliant light from a laser would seem to be a natural for distress signaling, but it's only recently that a product has become available that takes advantage of a laser's unique capabilities. When we first saw Greatland Laser's prototype for the "Rescue Laser Flare" back in 1999 we were impressed with the concept. It seemed to have strong potential as a nighttime signaling device. In 2001 they entered limited production and the device has undergone a series of improvements over the past three years. Our latest series of tests suggest it's ready for prime time. …


 
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