safty flags
Submitted: Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 11:38
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Hi all
i am looking forward to a trip soon and have no set plans but may go across the simpson and was wundering what is the requirements for flags, is it compulsory and if so where and what are the dimensions and height required, if not compulsory what would be a realistic size, height and mounting possition as a
well as a suitable mounting bracket, also what is best to use for the pole??
Reply By: Pluto - Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 12:05
Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 12:05
I can't say if flags are mandatory in the Simpson, but they are a good idea anywhere in dune country.
I have a three metre flag mounted to the bull bare, which I have been using for about two years. The
feedback I have received on it suggests that it has averted at least two or three head-ons. As such I would recommend the taller, the better.
3 metres is probably a practical limit, as they tend to hit overhanging tree branches from time to time. The down side is the difficulty in storing the flagpole in the car when not being used. There are a number of flags being produced with two part or telescopic poles. They are more expensive than the shorter single piece flagpoles but the extra visibility they provide is
well worth it.
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Reply By: Vince NSW - Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 12:13
Thursday, Mar 31, 2005 at 12:13
Have a look in the archives. This has been covered lots of times.
Flags are not compulsory but should be.
I use a fishing pole blank with a piese of safety vest material on the top.
Got the fishing pole from a garage sale for $10, cut the guides off and stuck the dayglow material on. Held onto Bull Bar with big hose clamps. When you don't need it, stow on the roof rack.
Vince
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