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Head torches
« on: November 15, 2012 »
I need info on head torches, i got one in portrush for £7 but it failed me after the moyle way. So i need a new one.

many thanks wolf AKA Dave
« Last Edit: November 16, 2012 by Kayakgirl »
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Re: Head touch
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2012 »
Petzl make a great range and black diamond. Both could be found on eBay.
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Re: Head touch
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2012 »
The Alpkit Gamma is popular. I have one and didn't think it was terribly bright but I've never yet found a head torch that I liked.

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16345&category_id=253
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Re: Head touch
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2012 »
I've quite a few head torches, my main one is the Energizer Extreme Headlight Cree LED, a good all rounder, quite bright at 70 lumens, has red led which is handy in groups so you don't blind everyone, and best of all it takes a single AA battery, so it doesn't cost a fortune to put a new battery in regularly to keep it nice and bright, and 1 battery is easy to change on the move, alos the gps uses same batteries so no need to carry a spare. (note: i also carry a hand torch (led lenser L5) that takes a single AA battery)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Energizer-Extreme-Headlight-Cree-LED/dp/B0022NHN4Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1353064365&sr=8-3


Then i have the bad boy, a led lenser H7, at 140 lumens its very bright, you can adjust it between spot and wide beam easily, also the dimming function is an easy to use slider. I tend to use this one for night navigation exercises, but as it uses 3 AAA batteries it means i need to carry 3 spares  :( so i tend not to use it that often

http://www.amazon.co.uk/H7-Head-Torch-Gift-7497/dp/B001JZIE3A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353064473&sr=8-1



Most people don't actually require a bright head torch (i often walk at night with just my red led on) and it just blinds people when in a group, so go for something with the features you want and is comfortable to wear. I find the cheap ones are more than bright enough for most uses, they are just a bit too bulky.



I once bought a few of the above cheap ones from ebay, got them for £2 each, one never worked at all, one soon after, and the other 3 are still going strong with regular use by the kids bouncing them off the walls! but at the cheap price i was taking a chance with build quality, would have cost more than it was worth to send the faulty ones back but i still have 3 good torches for a tenner  ;D
« Last Edit: November 16, 2012 by LandyLiam »
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Re: Head touch
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2012 »
Quote from: RedLeader on November 16, 2012
The Alpkit Gamma is popular. I have one and didn't think it was terribly bright but I've never yet found a head torch that I liked.

My problem with the gamma is that the main LED is so focussed that it isn't really practical for anything. I find the small white LED very good though for most things, and like having the colours. Maybe I could rig a diffuser for the main LED?

Liam, what is the beam like on the Energizer? My housemates have taken to borrowing my headtorch, so maybe I can get another secret one that won't have used batteries when I lift it :D

The Lenser reviews say that even on the flood there is a sharp circle of light that cuts off... I like a nice blend into the darkness so your vision isn't so isolated. My Lezyne bike light has a nice spot with spread, but is not head-mountable.
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Re: Head torches
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2012 »
Thats some nice info there, never thought about blinding people even know ive been on the end of it.

Thanks again everyone.
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Re: Head torches
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2012 »
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what is the beam like on the Energizer?
a sort of not too wide spot beam with a reasonably defined edge, if you get my drift, it has a dimming optin but its a bit fiddly as you have to hold the on button and resets to full power when switched on and off again, that is its only downfall.

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never thought about blinding people even know ive been on the end of it.
try going on a night walk with 100 cubs with headtorches  :o  make sure you walk at the back  ;D

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Re: Head torches
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2012 »
That would be like waking up on a motor way lol

Some nice head lights on line, i think the more hours from battrie the better with a nice light as i dont want to see a mile in front of me. I also would not like a narrow light, rounded is better. A red light on it is a must now also.

Cheers again peeps

PS this one looks a good all rounded..........http://www.theheadtorchstore.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=20&product_id=66
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Re: Head torches
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Re: Head torches
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2012 »
Tisco has a 25% closing down sale ;-)

http://outdoor.tiso.com/search?w=SILVA+NINOX+-+CAMO

If the Belfast one has that head light, im getting it.

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Re: Head torches
« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2012 »
Quote from: Wolf_Larson on November 19, 2012
Tisco has a 25% closing down sale ;-)

http://outdoor.tiso.com/search?w=SILVA+NINOX+-+CAMO

If the Belfast one has that head light, im getting it.

It doesn't Wolf... I was in on Sunday and they only had Black Diamond Storm & Petzl Tikka XP Core.
I was thinking I'd pick up a Ninox myself to try as it looks really good, but none there.
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Re: Head torches
« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2012 »
Dam twenty, if you see them anywhere at a good price, can you post here as i'm going to get one from some where mate. Thanks wolf
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Re: Head torches
« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2012 »
I got this head light today

http://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=5234&gclid=CKuqzt3f4LMCFSnJtAodbE8A_g

What does this mean.......Degree of protection: IP X4 (water-resistant) ???
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Re: Head torches
« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2012 »
Quote from: Wolf_Larson on November 21, 2012
I got this head light today

http://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=5234&gclid=CKuqzt3f4LMCFSnJtAodbE8A_g

What does this mean.......Degree of protection: IP X4 (water-resistant) ???

That's a grand wee head torch, it just means don't be wearing it underwater, ;D will cope with rain etc no probs wolf!
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