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#3932 - 02/05/02 06:30 PM Signal mirror in PSK
schaz Offline
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Registered: 12/26/01
Posts: 41
Loc: California
I just purchased a small signal mirror manufactured by Skyblazer. It fits very easily in an altoids tin, and comes with an adhesive paper protector for the mirror, and a sighting grid.<br><br> I was thinking that I could attach it to the top with a dab of rubber cement to the top of the PSK and sticking the back side to the dab of cement, and peel it out of the tin when needed.<br><br> Any comments?<br><br> Thanks<br> Seth

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#3933 - 02/05/02 11:54 PM Re: Signal mirror in PSK
Chris Kavanaugh Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 02/09/01
Posts: 3824
Are you talking about glueing to the inside or outside? I would just store it inside with the softer items as a cushion; bandages, ointment packets, instruction sheet etc. Some of our kits are akin to Jack-in-the-boxes when opened allready. Trying to peel off a mirror is just another hassle.

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#3934 - 02/06/02 03:33 AM Re: Signal mirror in PSK
schaz Offline
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Registered: 12/26/01
Posts: 41
Loc: California
I was thinking of the inside. The idea of gluing it was so it wouldn't be one more thing to keep track of when the kit was opened.<br><br> Seth

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#3935 - 02/06/02 05:31 AM Re: Signal mirror in PSK
Chris Kavanaugh Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 02/09/01
Posts: 3824
Your idea makes sense for the everyday utilization of the kit. If you are in a true survival scenario then Id get the mirror and whistle on a neck lanyard ASAP. It's an old cliche' of Hollywood, but scrambling for a signalling device while the helicopter or ship disappears is not part of our gameplan ;O)

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#3936 - 02/06/02 02:23 PM Re: Signal mirror in PSK
Anonymous
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i do have a cheap thin(plastic) mirror in my psk, just in case glued to the inside top.<br>i also have a better one i keep on my body. not only for fast signal., but being in the army,for every day shaving/cammo ect. both are good ideas.

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