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shrunken pojie
09-02-2010, 08:52 AM
This is one lucky young fellow.

http://www.news.com.au/national/connor-gordon-hit-by-lightning-thrown-10-metres/story-e6frfkvr-1225828102719

Phill

Far side
09-02-2010, 09:58 AM
graphite or carbon fibre rods make a reasonable conductor he was lucky

Just_chips
09-02-2010, 11:52 AM
You wouldn't catch me out paddling about with lightning conductors (graphite rods) sticking up out of my rod holders during a storm.

I had actually planned on going out in the yak early on Sunday morning but cancelled my trip with the thunder and lighting still lingering. This article just confirms I made the correct decision.

Kev

LostNearBribie
09-02-2010, 10:36 PM
I have been caught out there in a couple of storms.
Not a nice feeling at all.
I have been inside a house that got hit by lightning and that was bad enough!
Lucky kid.