Originally Posted by
rollagain
I didn't know, but I'll accept that.
Think about it: that lightning bolt traveled at least a thousand feet to reach ground. Do you think an inch or two of rubber is gonna make a difference? Especially with all that water ...
I’m thinking about ground currents. They travel close to the surface and I would want every little bit of insulation I could have between me and the ground. Being in a car is better of course because you are also surrounded by a bit of a Faraday cage that might even help if the car itself is struck and certainly some insulation from the ground.
Otto