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Which is the best whistle?
Without doubt THE best whistle
in the world - NOT the cheapest, but worth every penny!
And no, Compass Companion are not connected to
Fox 40
Why the name?
Because it resembles a Fox's
head when viewed from a certain angle (plus, the chap who invented it
is called Foxcroft).
Features:
115 decibel output (warning, do NOT blow
near anyone's ear!)
The louder you blow, the louder it sounds! If you
blow it at full blast you'll need to put your hands over your ears!!!!
Pea-less whistle, this means no breathing-in all
those dirty germs that breed on your whistle!
Strong plastic
Washable
Various bright colours - less likely to lose it!
Also available with a lanyard or wrist band
Why carry a whistle?
Without a whistle you are doomed in an accident situation.
Your voice will not carry far - especially in the wind. In fact, after
shouting for help for about 15 minutes your throat will become so dry
and sore that you'll be unable to shout any more!
Mountain Bikers have even less chance of survival without a whistle. Think
about it, bikers ride mostly in forest areas but in forest areas very
few walkers (or anyone else for that matter) are around to come to your
assistance. So, who is going to hear your feeble call for help? Be prepared,
carry a whistle and ideally carry an Emergency
Action Card as well.
International
Distress Signal
(more info)
Six quick successive whistle
blasts (if no whistle, Six quick successive torch/camera flashes, or wave
any available bright clothing). Then....
Wait one minute.
Repeat the signal every minute until help arrives
Notes: ignore all replies to your distress signal
and continue to signal. This is important and helps those coming to you
actually find you.
In the US and Canada the Signal is three whistle
blasts etc.