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   LBD liked post by ROKTOY On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

   Cripes LBD, here's to a speedy recovery.

   Liked On: 08-12-2021, 09:40 PM

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   LBD liked post by Moutere On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

   I wouldn’t read too much into it. It’s mostly irrelevant given you weren’t getting out of there by any other means. It would have been an awful long and painful carry for you by a ground crew. ...

   Liked On: 20-11-2021, 05:48 PM

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   LBD liked post by flock On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

   SW said InReach aren't as accurate vas an EPIRB. I did say that to him. EPIRB takes us to within mtrs of the pt, InReach we have to chase around a bit looking. We have had a few issues with them....

   Liked On: 20-11-2021, 04:33 PM

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   LBD liked post by Moutere On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

   The tasking came through as a broken leg. The other great thing you did was provide a physical location. Knowing you were located at the Cedric Creek swing bridge was great. Next time, I would...

   Liked On: 20-11-2021, 03:57 PM

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   LBD liked post by Moutere On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

   It’s purely the homing function on the beacons that makes them a more robust system from the point of view of undertaking a search. The inReach and other communicators are great as you can get some...

   Liked On: 20-11-2021, 03:36 PM

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   LBD liked post by flock On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

   Flicked this all on to Steven W, one of the paramedics that picked you up. He commented -- He is a bloody good bugger. Was fun meeting him. You did the right thing, those chopper guys get some...

   Liked On: 20-11-2021, 08:49 AM

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   LBD liked post by chainsaw On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

   Good call, and thanks for sharing. Have been in similar situation a few years back and pushed the button on the PLB. The chopper crews do an amazing job. With the different outdoors activities me &...

   Liked On: 19-11-2021, 08:43 AM

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   LBD liked post by ROKTOY On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

   That sure had the potential to be worse, glad to know you are OK. You certainly made the right call.

   Liked On: 19-11-2021, 08:06 AM

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   LBD liked post by MB On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

   Glad you're OK. I too have been benefited from an unplanned helicopter ride. If you can afford it, make a donation. These things are incredibly expensive to run and funding is a struggle.

   Liked On: 19-11-2021, 08:06 AM

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    LBD liked post by mopheadrob On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

    Good on you for making the right call and for sharing this - a reminder to us all how easily it can happen to anyone. Hope you have a quick recovery and get back in the hills soon! Big ups to the...

    Liked On: 19-11-2021, 08:06 AM

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    LBD liked post by 40mm On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

    Ouch! One bit of tech that is worthwhile. I usually am pretty anti tech. Cheers chopper charlies.

    Liked On: 19-11-2021, 08:05 AM

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    LBD liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

    Good call and a win for technology that everybody should seriously consider investing in of you are a user of the outdoors. These helicopter crews are absolute badasses and a vital lifeline for our...

    Liked On: 19-11-2021, 08:05 AM

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    LBD liked post by Cigar On thread : Big thanks to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service and Team

    EPIRBs send out your GPS position, but also have a short range homing beacon.

    Liked On: 18-11-2021, 10:46 PM

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    LBD liked post by veitnamcam On thread : Fishing tomorrow!

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    Liked On: 12-10-2021, 11:20 PM

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    LBD liked post by On thread : Bike Porn - Regardless of the motor, Show off your "two wheeled" beasties

    Retroporn. I remember my first and only motorbike with much appreciation and affection. Back in the day, it was extremely cool to travel with a pig on the back of the iron. Then life intervened. ...

    Liked On: 10-08-2021, 06:51 PM

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