Talos Lightning Strike Detector

Lightning is one of the most common threats to a boater on the water. The odds of dying from lightning while at sea are 1 in 161,856 compared to 1 in 3,748,067 for a shark attack. So is it worth investing $139 into a device that can help keep you apprised of potential lightning strikes, especially when our very own Capt. Steve positively tested it? We think so and it’s called the Talos Lightning Strike Detector SFD-1000 series.

At 7.5” long by 2.5” wide (19.05 cm by 6.35 cm) for the unit and 2.92” (7.41 cm) for the base and 2.17” (5.51 cm) tall, the unit is small enough that it could be mounted on a kayak or paddleboard. The Talos Lightning Strike Detector provides situational awareness of lightning and works in real-time. No cellular signal is required and there are no subscription fees. It’s IP-65 waterproof and is available as a hard-wired unit or with four AA batteries. Lithium is recommended and Talos says the average battery life is one year.