Whistles
Canyons can be really loud when there's a waterfall crashing down next to you, so communication can be seriously compromised. A good quality whistle / Survival Flute that can be heard over the roar of a waterfall or where you have a really long abseil and can't hear each other properly can help with communications.
Whistles for outdoor use are piercingly loud. Avoid the use of whistles with moving parts as they can clog and jam up when soaking wet.
As there are a number of different variations and interpretations of whistle signals and communications in general, you should confirm communications to used prior to starting your canyoning trip.
Suggested Whistle Signals based on Grant Prattley's Canyoning Technical Manual:
1 blast = Stop
2 blasts = OK
3 blasts = Down
4 blasts = Up
Continuous = Help
For a system for canyoning that is recommended by the FIC, see: Canyoning Knowledge Base / International whistle communication system in canyoning
If you can see each other then hand signals are a good alternative and you can always combine hand and whistle signals.
ACME Slimline Tornado 636Slimline, small and flat, loud and high pitched. The little whistle with a big punch. Weight: 5 gr. Color: Orange.
€ 4,95
Acme Tornado T2000Ultra high pitch, very loud, big whistle in every sense, 125dBA
Weight: 7 g. Color: Oranje.€ 8,50
Whistle simpleShrill double tone - Plastic whistle with clip to attach to backpack, helmet or neoprene or caving suit. A 2mm cord can also be threaded through it. For emergency situations. With mounting clip. Insensitive to water and dirt.
€ 3,95
Fox40 Classic Whistle OrangeFor personal safety and rescue professionals worldwide. The harder you blow, the louder the sound! Reliable, flawlessly consistent and penetrating sound. Pealess / without seeds, no moving parts.
€ 9,95 € 8,50
Korda`s Silbato (Whistle)A whistle so that no metal making it ideal for water sports in a striking orange. 2mm cord comes with it to attach to your helmet for example, to get rid of if not. Weight: 25 g.
€ 6,50
Rodcle Silbato / WhistleA whistle with no metal parts, making it ideal for water sports. Has two fastening systems one elastic strap for coupling the helmet and another less traditional recommended that it can go around the neck.
€ 6,75
Rodcle Silbato VI / WhistleA whistle with no metal parts, making it ideal for water sports. Has two fastening systems one elastic strap for coupling the helmet and another less traditional recommended that it can go around the neck.
€ 6,75
Fox40 Classic Whistle BlackThe default choice for personal safety and rescue professionals worldwide. Whistle without "pea"/ball. The harder you blow, the louder the sound! No moving parts. 115 dB Black.
€ 9,95 € 8,95
Fox40 Classic Whistle YellowThe default choice for personal safety and rescue professionals worldwide. Whistle without "pea"/ball. The harder you blow, the louder the sound! No moving parts. 115 dB Yellow.
€ 9,95 € 8,95
Fox40 Classic Whistle BlueThe default choice for personal safety and rescue professionals worldwide. Whistle without "pea"/ball. The harder you blow, the louder the sound! No moving parts. 115 dB Blue.
€ 9,95 € 8,95
Fox40 Classic Whistle RedThe default choice for personal safety and rescue professionals worldwide. Whistle without "pea"/ball. The harder you blow, the louder the sound! No moving parts. 115 dB Red.
€ 9,95 € 8,95
Fox40 Classic Whistle Fluo PinkThe default choice for personal safety and rescue professionals worldwide. Whistle without "pea"/ball. The harder you blow, the louder the sound! No moving parts. 115 dB Fluo Pink.
€ 9,95 € 8,95
Fox40 Classic Whistle Fluo YellowThe default choice for personal safety and rescue professionals worldwide. Whistle without "pea"/ball. The harder you blow, the louder the sound! No moving parts. 115 dB Fluo Yellow.
€ 9,95 € 8,95NEW Color
Fox40 Classic Whistle WhiteThe default choice for personal safety and rescue professionals worldwide. Whistle without "pea"/ball. The harder you blow, the louder the sound! No moving parts. 115 dB Black.
€ 9,95 € 8,95NEW Color
Fox40 Classic Whistle GreyThe default choice for personal safety and rescue professionals worldwide. Whistle without "pea"/ball. The harder you blow, the louder the sound! No moving parts. 115 dB Black.
€ 9,95 € 8,95
