http://rogaine.asn.au com_fireboard en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:38:30 -0500 fb_rsspower.gif http://rogaine.asn.au 88 http://rogaine.asn.au/Forums/3-Discussion/184-ReThe-best-rogaining-headtorch.html I remember stuffing around with old petzels years ago... I haven't been on any 24 hour events for a few years now... but I use the following outdoors most days, and believe it would make an awesome rogaining head torch (http://dx.com/p/singfire-sf-536-cree-xm-l-t6-1000lm-3-mode-white-zooming-headlamp-black-silver-2-x-18650-179137). High and low beam modes, and zoom to throw capabilities - With 4Ahr of batteries it lasts a couple of hours on full, or twice as long on low... and then you can carry extra batt... http://rogaine.asn.au/Forums/3-Discussion/183-ReHow-young-is-too-young.html Well 5 years have passed since I first posted to this topic, and strangely enough my children have multipled and are growing up also. As such I thought it might be good to give an update on my thoughts. I have now taken my son on two Rogaines where just he and I have entered as a family categoty team. Rather than the 'strap him on my back' approach as suggested in one of the prior posts, I only entered as a team of two once I decided he was capable of walking the entire distance. As such, at age 4.5, we... http://rogaine.asn.au/Forums/3-Discussion/173-ReThe-best-rogaining-headtorch.html I have both Ayups and Spike headlights. The Spike wins hands down for rogaines. It has a spotter beam, concentrated to pick out controls from distance and a few spread beams for bushbashing which surpass the Ayup spread. The battery if used on medium will last 10 - 12 hrs.... http://rogaine.asn.au/Forums/3-Discussion/104-2013-ARC-to-be-in-North-Queensland-DATE-CHANGE.html Due to the IRF agreeing to Russia hosting the 2013 WRC on July 28th, Rogaining NQ will change the date of the 2013 ARC to June 22/23 . Mark your calendars now!:cheer:... http://rogaine.asn.au/Forums/3-Discussion/97-Re2013-ARC-to-be-in-North-Queensland.html That is the best news !! Please plan to keep us away from the Gympie Bush, grass-seeds, wait-awhile vine and crocs ! Townsville Crew are keen !!... http://rogaine.asn.au/Forums/3-Discussion/96-ReThe-best-rogaining-headtorch.html AYUP ! Earlier poster right though, you have to look sideways at the map if you've contacted / plastic covered it as it as direct beam can be very bright ! The AYUPs alos tend to pick up the tiniest bit of lum on any marker.... http://rogaine.asn.au/Forums/4-Technical/93-ReRogaine-Markers-hanging-and-reflectors.html Sample - WA corflute control Fixed number marked on flag Corflute flags can be cleaned and repainted if colours start to wear or fade. [img size=640]http://rogaine.asn.au/components/com_fireboard/uploaded/images/P8200056.jpg[/img]... http://rogaine.asn.au/Forums/4-Technical/92-ReRogaine-Markers-hanging-and-reflectors.html Sample - NSW cloth flag hung on rock outcrop badly faded - reduced visibility in daylight and poor at night vulnerable to wind damage due to spinning/twisting of string cloth flags can collapse or become skewed giving inconsistent visibility depending on approach. Light and compact for carrying when hanging or collecting. [img size=640]http://rogaine.asn.au/components/com_fireboard/uploaded/images/IMGP1585.jpg[/img]Post edited by: dgb900, at: 2011/06/20 10:40... http://rogaine.asn.au/Forums/4-Technical/91-ReRogaine-Markers-hanging-and-reflectors.html Sample - Victorian corflute flag wrapped around small tree for visibility from all directions. [img size=640]http://rogaine.asn.au/components/com_fireboard/uploaded/images/IMGP1533.jpg[/img]... http://rogaine.asn.au/Forums/4-Technical/90-ReRogaine-Markers-hanging-and-reflectors.html Sample - ACT flag hung under bush in creek bed Reasonable visibility from approaching in either direction. Limited options available at this control site. [img size=640]http://rogaine.asn.au/components/com_fireboard/uploaded/images/IMGP1357.jpg[/img]...