DrBlox Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Next Friday's high-tide and sunset time coincide so I'm going to lose my jigging virginity. I've got a flashing one and a nice set of luminous ones and I'm all set, but I'm missing an essential piece of kit. I'm after a recommendation for a decent head torch, this has caught my eye (http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/product-reviews/petzl-tikka-plus-2-headtorch-p103507) and I'm mindful of the old adage of buy cheap buy twice - any suggestions? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 When buying such items I tend to consider how often I am going to use it. If almost weekly, then I buy the best I can afford. As the frequency lessens, so I move toward the cheaper end. I have a couple of excellent head torches for my rare evening fishing sessions that I bought of eBay for peanuts, about 5 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I bought a head lamp over 7 years ago. Has 3 LED's or a micro bulb choice with double switch. I have used it for everything, from car maintainance, Fishing, Searching through the loft, Camping, Fishing and more. After 7 years I have only had to replace batteries. Even the micro bulb is still going well. It cost me the princely sum of £3.50. The LED's are great for close work, such as tying fishing hooks, and baiting up etc! The micro bulb used with the focus ring makes a half decent search lamp. I think it was £3.50 well spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinach Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 (edited) Petzel are great kit, but you can get cheaper silver point are good. I find having an angle change helpful cant cope with some ones that go through a flashing phase etc to get to the light, being able to add filters should be easier. John. The silverpoint Ranger is good for being red light first. Edited September 19, 2013 by spinach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pelt man Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Try EBay I broughta great head lamp from there. Its rechargable 1800lm CREE XM-L T6 LED and the main beam lights over 100m and has a good light time. at £16 you cant go wrong give it a go PELTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pelt man Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 THIS IS THE LINK http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1800Lm-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-High-Power-Headlight-Lamp-Rechargeable-Headlamp-/171122860778?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Camping_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item27d7b7a2ea PELTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul87 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Try EBay I broughta great head lamp from there. Its rechargable 1800lm CREE XM-L T6 LED and the main beam lights over 100m and has a good light time. at £16 you cant go wrong give it a go PELTY Have to agree, I got one similar and it doubles up as a Bicycle lamp. Superb piece of kit, comes with charger and battery pack and the battery seems to last forever. The only thing I learnt about ebay is don't necessarily go for the highest lumen (lm) light you can find, usually the figures are balls. Got one from china and it had a narrow Beam and then another from the UK which had a nice wide flood beam. I got mine a year ago so I'm sure you will be able to get better now with focus too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBlox Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Cheers Pelty and paul87! Your advice has been taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Croc Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Don't think you'd go far wrong with this, quality for little money http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-Lenser-H7-Headlamp-Head-Torch-P5-Flashlight-Torch-Separate-Gift-Box/380724489218?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D17234%26meid%3D1485396886166481594%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D8045%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D360697430711%26 Very good light beam, spot and flood adjustment, google them there is a video of them working Brian Edited September 23, 2013 by The Croc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBlox Posted September 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Try EBay I broughta great head lamp from there. Its rechargable 1800lm CREE XM-L T6 LED and the main beam lights over 100m and has a good light time. at £16 you cant go wrong give it a go PELTY Have to agree, I got one similar and it doubles up as a Bicycle lamp. Superb piece of kit, comes with charger and battery pack and the battery seems to last forever. The only thing I learnt about ebay is don't necessarily go for the highest lumen (lm) light you can find, usually the figures are balls. Got one from china and it had a narrow Beam and then another from the UK which had a nice wide flood beam. I got mine a year ago so I'm sure you will be able to get better now with focus too. I've just plugged this in the charger it for tomorrow and I accidentally switched it on - instantly blinding myself. Blimey that's a bright light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pelt man Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 I've just plugged this in the charger it for tomorrow and I accidentally switched it on - instantly blinding myself. Blimey that's a bright light! Aint it just your not gonna be disapointed PELTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul87 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I've just plugged this in the charger it for tomorrow and I accidentally switched it on - instantly blinding myself. Blimey that's a bright light! Lol Treat it like a loaded weapon and be careful where you point it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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