Smoke flares were by far the most visible signal during the daylight portion of our test. For more information, go to, Selecting an Emergency BeaconEPIRBs and PLBs, U.S. Coast Guard Required Equipment for Recreational Vessels, 12-Gauge High-Performance Alerter Basic 4-Flare Kit, Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information. Though the market appears to have undergone some shrinking, there is still a wide variety of models to choose from. Handhelds at night lit up the whole boat and left its occupants seeing spots for several minutes. This item may be known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Since there's no expiration date, these devices require more diligence than traditional flares. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product. Currently laser signaling devices are not USCG approved. The white is an illumination flare. Not responsible for typographic or illustrative errors. Yes! Applies to same model only. Signal flares for any type emergency situation - on the water, while hunting/fishing deep in the woods, or stranded on a secluded stretch of road. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Special Order Only. You will be charged the same Hazmat fee whether you order 2 Hazmat items or 100 Hazmat Items. Donate, 2023, BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, All Rights Reserved, 147 Old Solomons Island Road, Suite 513 Annapolis, Maryland 21401. With a half moon and the glow of an urban sky, the red Greatland Rescue Laser Flare Magnum proved to be much more difficult to see than the Greatland Green Rescue Laser Flare. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. ORION 907 12-Gauge White Aerial Signal Flare at SkyGeek.com Home Shop & Hangar Supplies Emergency & Safety ORION 907 12-Gauge White Aerial Signal Flare ORION 907 12-Gauge White Aerial Signal Flare Our Part #: SGP168290 Manufacture Part #: 907 Our Price: $10.77 Price Per Each Bulk Shop & Save 4 - 7 $10.61 ea. Because of the shear volume of smoke, long activation time and large size, this is an ideal flare for large offshore vessels. Using the same ignition method as the Orion Handheld Orange Smoke Signal, our testers found the 'match strike' temperamental to get ignited. Most parachute flares are SOLAS approved and meteor flares are not SOLAS approved. Brand New. Parachute flares, 12 gauge flares, smoke and many other devises to help you survive SHTF. These products are not intended to be used as weapons and, if used for any purpose other than emergency marine signaling, may subject users to civil or criminal action including under local firearms laws. The metal tube does not melt/burn down like the Orion Handheld after activation. 8 - 11 $10.45 ea. The 25 MM parachute, just like the SOLAS parachute flares, is not lit until it reaches its highest trajectory which is several seconds after it is fired. The Orion handheld smoke flare relies upon the same type of firing mechanism as the Orion Handheld Red Locator Flares, a match-strike top. Neither of these models are SOLAS or USCG approved. Please. Eye protection and ear protection were a must for our testers. Can't find what you're looking for? 12 Ga. WHITE Flare 25 Pack $79.99 Add to Cart $14.99 Add to Cart Order# G12-053 Signal flares for any type emergency situation - on the water, while hunting/fishing deep in the woods, or stranded on a secluded stretch of road. All of our SOLAS approved floating smoke flares performed relatively the same. Free returns. We also found that the instructions on the flare were difficult to read, as the typeface seemed blurry and the ENGLISH instructions were lost among other languages. As a last resort the distress flag should be used along with any other impromptu screaming and waving of the arms. White Practice Meteor NOT USCG approved, used for collision avoidance. Weighting in at closed to 9lbs and shipped with permanent mounting bracket, we simply took it out of its bracket, activated it, and threw it in the water. The manufacturers use the same design for both red and white handhelds. Unfortunately, with so little difference in appearance, users will have to be diligent not to activate the incorrect flare. The 25 MM parachute achieves near SOLAS heights and illumination time. Buy It Now. Four-pack. Let us help. The white flares are not SOLAS or USCG approved. Pre-Owned. Do not load the launcher until immediately prior to use. If a flash of light hit you in the eye would you think someone is signaling you? By Brian Gordon, Last Updated: 10/30/2022. The 12 Gauge version only fires meteors while the 25 MM version fires both meteors and parachute flares. Night Visual Distress Signal is not to be confused with a traditional flash light. This flare was a top choice among testers. Without radio confirmation it was difficult to tell if the signal was even received. Most Popular. Minor differences in appearance such as color and labeling were the only recognizable distinction between them. Shop flares at West Marine including solas flares, USCG flare kits, USCG visual distress signals, launchers and more. 1 3/4" round. Free shipping. With this design the flare contents are burned only at the tip of the flare and this results in a greatly reduced amount of slag. Night Visual Distress Signal, Contact your local public works or sanitation department - some might have house hold hazardous waste days or special drop off sites. 2021 Orion Safety Products. Keep out of reach of children. We found there to be little difference between them, other than the directions printed on them. 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