Exposure Lights miniature waterproof SpotMe Strobe means sailors, paddlers and surfers can quickly and easily attract attention if they are in difficulty. In broad daylight in the sea it is incredibly difficult to spot a person in waves, even from a few boat lengths away. Exposure’s high intensity, easily activated, mini strobe increases your chances of being spotted and rescued more quickly if you are separated from your board or stuck with a damaged, upturned dinghy.
Exposure have applied advances in LED science to create their proprietary, highly visible ‘Rapid Flash SOS’ technology, a fast three flash sequence strobe.
Rapid flash strobe sequencing is a big step forward from single flash, old lighting technology. Its intense three flash sequence is considerably more effective at attracting and maintaining attention of bystanders and rescue teams. A 180 degree lens allows full upper hemisphere illumination from all directions, ensuring the SpotMe is visible from up to 1000 meters in sunlight and 3 nautical miles at night. It is powered by lithium ion batteries giving 250 lumens outputs and housed in a waterproof IPX7 rated casing up to 1m.
Designed for dinghy sailors, paddlers, wind and kite-surfers, the SpotMe has many watersports safety applications. For dinghy sailors training alone, coaches working with young squads in all weathers, windsurfers out in big waves or StandUp paddlers off on an adventure, it is difficult to attract attention if something does go wrong.
The SpotMe weighs just 35 grams, measures 50 x 24 mm and runs for 5 hours, and is designed to be worn as discreet safety aid. It is supplied with a tiny webbing holster and Velcro strap to attach to harnesses, buoyancy vests or garment loops.
The strobe is operated with a simple one-hand ‘squeeze’ action, making it easy to operate with cold, gloved fingers, and ensures your other hand is free to hold on to your boat or board.
World class sailing coach, Mark Rushall comments, “We are training the British youngsters and their squads in all weathers throughout the year. If a bad squall hits and most of your squad are upside down, it can be hard to tell which teams are struggling to self-recover.
The SpotMe means the sailors can quickly signal if they are in trouble with damage or injury, meaning we can rescue the right teams first. It’s so simple, It’s perfect for all dinghy sailors, and for me on my paddleboard.”
The SpotMe is available in bright White or Red, which is easily distinguishable over the sun’s glare on water and on snow. It is supplied with a universally available CR123 battery, webbing holster and Velcro strap and will retail for £44.95.
