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Mar 12 2011 01:11am

Quote (Psycho- @ Mar 12 2011 12:10am)

ya it was the better choice especially after so much time passing without rescue. the most realistic option would of been surviving as long as u can and having a signal fire/using skates to reflect sun at ships if you seen them.

or planes if they fly low enough

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Mar 12 2011 01:12am

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or planes if they fly low enough

i don't remember the exact number but you can spot the suns reflection off a mirrored surface for miles

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Mar 12 2011 01:13am

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i don't remember the exact number but you can spot the suns reflection off a mirrored surface for miles

Yeah I heard about that thanks alot
it helped my argument with my gf

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Mar 12 2011 01:15am

Quote (snoopyG @ Mar 12 2011 02:13am)

Yeah I heard about that thanks alot
it helped my argument with my gf

googled it. visible over 20 miles away and highly noticeable at 15 miles away.

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Mar 12 2011 01:16am

Quote (Psycho- @ Mar 12 2011 12:15am)

googled it. visible over 20 miles away and highly noticeable at 15 miles away.

kool now i now if this evr happends to me

not likely

I dont fly
well my gf hates flying I dont care

This post was edited by snoopyG on Mar 12 2011 01:16am

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Mar 12 2011 01:18am

Quote (snoopyG @ Mar 12 2011 02:16am)

kool now i now if this evr happends to me

not likely

eh its worth knowing at least. i like knowing survival tricks just in case lol.

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Mar 12 2011 02:26am

good luck aiming to the pilot's eyes with a pair of skates..

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Mar 12 2011 03:20am

Quote (hotdogski @ Mar 12 2011 03:26am)

good luck aiming to the pilot's eyes with a pair of skates..

any chance in that situation beats the hell out of not trying.

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