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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383  
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It's not rechargeable but I have a LED LENSER, adjustable brightness, adjustable spot/flood. Awesome. Batteries last eons !
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10th Dec 2012 7:40pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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+10!
Buying one for our hairdresser  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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10th Dec 2012 7:41pm |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478 
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if i put a rubber band round on of my D.R.L's you could use that Steve
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10th Dec 2012 7:53pm |
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| Thor Member Since: 17 Dec 2011 Location: Didcot Posts: 446 
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Petzl Tac Tikka. I used them through out my time in the Army and have mates still cutting around in Afghanistan with them. The Mrs even loves her red/pinkish one.
Battery lasts for ever* and the tourch is pretty robust!! *well, a long time anyway!! Strong people are harder to kill and generally more useful! |
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10th Dec 2012 8:04pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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The Lenser H7 has a rechargeable version H7R:
http://www.torchdirect.co.uk/head-torch-ra...eable.html I've been using mine for rambling, chicken-feeding, dog walking, and of course Defender-fixing for years - can't fault it. Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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10th Dec 2012 8:07pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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I use my led lenser a lot and my Gerber red green when out lamping
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10th Dec 2012 9:18pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8152  
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i used to use Petzl head torches alot in a previous employment and they were the best of the time (then) things have moved on!
compared to my Petzl, the Lensor H7R is much more compact and brighter with a better beam pattern (and adjustment) as i found out when i borrowed on 3 weeks ago to do a prop UJ. i liked it so much so that its on the christmas list. not sure how long the batts last though. dont forget in the snow you dont actually need that much light as any source is reflected. something too bright is not always ideal. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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10th Dec 2012 9:46pm |
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| Mountain_man Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Right side of Offas Dyke Posts: 756 
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I bought a LED Lenser H7R a couple of years back. I had it changed twice in the first 3 months as the cable kept breaking internally. I gave up sending it back in the end (after the 3rd break). It has been sat in a drawer since till I get round to rewiring it myself. A good light when it worked but had a design flaw (they even sent me the modified version as it was apparently a common issue. It still broke).
Head torches are absolutely essential items for checking stock and particularly at lambing time. The good old Petzl Tikkas, while not as bright as the Lenser have given years and years of reliable service. |
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10th Dec 2012 9:51pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8152
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now you tell me!
Petzl is still in use daily here, was just waiting for crimbo! Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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10th Dec 2012 9:58pm |
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| Odin Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 237  
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Petzl.
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10th Dec 2012 10:17pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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If you go for Petzl.... Pm me.
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10th Dec 2012 10:30pm |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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I have a Petzl Zipka - love it
I also have an Alpkit Gamma - s'alright But for less than a tenner this is bloody brilliant and is my favourite. http://m.tesco.com/mt/www.tesco.com/direct...3-7543.prd Really bright, compact, only 3 useful modes (no flashing) Buy 1 and just leave it in the cubby |
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10th Dec 2012 10:45pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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looks like a petzl or led lenser are tops !
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10th Dec 2012 10:57pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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After about a year of abusing my Lenser H7, it's true the wiring tore where it exits the battery box (my fault). Took me 1/2 hour to re-insert/solder and epoxy it and it's been good as new for the past 6 months. If it goes again, I will replace it with heavier duty wiring.
I accept if I use something every day it will require maintenance (but I wouldn't have accepted it from new). The Lenser can be really bright and sharp but adjustable to any level to save battery. Very good for spotting dogs at ridiculous distances 
Where are the batteries on the Petzls? With the Lenser they are behind your head so the lamp part isn't heavy. The battery box is almost unnoticeable too. I have a cheaper model with the batteries at the front - nowhere near as comfy. Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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10th Dec 2012 11:39pm |
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