#164412 - 01/22/09 05:07 PM
Les Stroud Promoting SPOT
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For everyone that questioned it with his book, I guess he WAS plugging SPOT in his book! I just got an email stating he will be promoting it at an REI in Seattle on Saturday. Hey, its a chance to meet this guy, right? Anyway, just thought I'd share this
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#164435 - 01/22/09 05:52 PM
Re: Les Stroud Promoting SPOT
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Yep, Costco was selling SPOT units on a big display with his picture on it.
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#164535 - 01/22/09 11:31 PM
Re: Les Stroud Promoting SPOT
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He signed a contract. They sponsor him, he promotes their stuff. *shrugs* Despite Doug's difficulties with it, it seems like a product that works well if marketed as what it really is.
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#164538 - 01/22/09 11:37 PM
Re: Les Stroud Promoting SPOT
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Must be nice to be a star and all that.
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#164540 - 01/22/09 11:39 PM
Re: Les Stroud Promoting SPOT
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"Be Prepared"
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I'd rather folks carry a PLB.
If they won't carry a PLB ... then I'd rather they carry a SPOT.
I suspect Les feels that they are more likely to carry a SPOT than a PLB. Maybe.
Ken
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#164550 - 01/23/09 12:30 AM
Re: Les Stroud Promoting SPOT
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He is already doing TV spots for some trail mix cereal.
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#164575 - 01/23/09 02:44 AM
Re: Les Stroud Promoting SPOT
[Re: Desperado]
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Dont get me wrong; I have IMMENSE respect for mr. Stroud. HEll, I'd love to meet him someday. I merely mentioned it because the topic regarding him & SPOT came up previously. ME, I have neither a PL or a SPOT; going with what I have read here though, I'd like go with a PLB. BUT, most people wont read this, and go with some celebrity recommendation; at least SPOT isnt total crap; it does work, just not the same way the PLB does. Oh well, to each his own.
I caught the Bear Grylls commercial last night...ah, weak as water! I guess his show isnt doing well enough to pay his crew huh?
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#164580 - 01/23/09 03:00 AM
Re: Les Stroud Promoting SPOT
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Todd, you hit it on the head. If I was to buy one, at this point, I'd probably go with the spot just because it is more versatile.
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