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Re: New Head Torch

Post by PillowSmuggler » Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:18 pm

Don't forget there's ugly but functional too:
http://www.banggood.com/5000Lm-3xCREE-X ... 58379.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


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Re: New Head Torch

Post by DSL » Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:43 pm

Also useful if you're a serious Trekie!

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Re: New Head Torch

Post by MrClayton » Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:50 pm

PillowSmuggler wrote:Don't forget there's ugly but functional too
Doesn't that describe a lot of us? :-D


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Re: New Head Torch

Post by JF Lux » Tue Nov 03, 2015 6:40 pm

PillowSmuggler wrote:Don't forget there's ugly but functional too:
http://www.banggood.com/5000Lm-3xCREE-X ... 58379.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Not sure I would want two 18650 lithium batteries strapped to my head running something that pumps out (allegedly...) 5,000 Lm but only cost 25 dollars :shock:


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Re: New Head Torch

Post by PillowSmuggler » Tue Nov 03, 2015 7:48 pm

MrClayton wrote:
PillowSmuggler wrote:Don't forget there's ugly but functional too
Doesn't that describe a lot of us? :-D
:lol: :lol: :lol: It's certainly close Simon :shark:


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Re: New Head Torch

Post by PillowSmuggler » Tue Nov 03, 2015 7:49 pm

JF Lux wrote:Not sure I would want two 18650 lithium batteries strapped to my head running something that pumps out (allegedly...) 5,000 Lm but only cost 25 dollars :shock:
Why John? What could possibly go wrong :whistle:


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Re: New Head Torch

Post by Stu » Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:47 pm

I actually like that in a very odd way. I wouldn't want it but I thought no its kid of cool - no idea why though!


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Re: New Head Torch

Post by PillowSmuggler » Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:12 am

I know what you mean Stu, I feel the same unfathomable draw to it; you look at the photos and it's as cheap looking as the price suggests, but on the other hand it looks like a mini tactical binocular night vision headset...which I suppose it is although perhaps not as covert :lol:
I have a similarly crappy mini led torch I keep in my pocket; cost peanuts and the +/- labels on the li-ion battery are printed at the wrong ends but for under £10 all in it's been a top performer to be honest.


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Re: New Head Torch

Post by DSL » Tue Nov 17, 2015 2:58 pm

Also looking for a head torch as my H7 has died a death, the very thin filament cable to one end of the battery holders have come adrift. Battery leak wile ago prob didn't help. No slack an no means of soldering. :cry: :cry:

Looking at H7.2 for ~£35 or H7R.2 for ~£50, or old school H7 and P7.2 for £43. Hmmmmmmmmm, choices, choices.


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Re: New Head Torch

Post by J@mes » Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:33 pm

People at work are now reporting poor quality cables on the H7.2R, but this is heavy industrial use, night after night.

Mine, which I mostly use on the Underground as I don't work nights, is holding up fine :thumbright:


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