I just got a Tikkaplus to replace the Tikka i put through the washing mashine. The original still works, but the plus is nearly as good as my myo.
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I just got a Tikkaplus to replace the Tikka i put through the washing mashine. The original still works, but the plus is nearly as good as my myo.
Was that the 40º cycle plus fast spin?....Quote:
Originally Posted by skennaugh
:D
50 degrees for my stinky running gear. I did wonder what the clanky noise was! A couple of months ago i put an i-pod shuffle through the mashine (tumble dried it too!). Still works fine!Quote:
Originally Posted by darklord
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Originally Posted by darklord
The Myo Xp's diffuser cuts down the light output too much and the Tikka Plus is just too feeble. If you get a chance try a Duo 14LED - it puts those in the shade ('scuse pun... :o). It also has a halogen bulb for those RARE occasions when you need a 100m beam.
http://en.petzl.com/petzl/LampesProduits?Produit=507
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/petzl_duo_14_headlamp/
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PETZL-E72P-DUO...2%7C240%3A1318
(the last link is probably the cheapest source for a new Duo 14)
Thanks Trundler, but already got a Duo....albeit strapped to mi caving helmet :D I'd put a Duo at slightly too heavy for running, too.
The Alpkit's weight, especially as it only uses 3 x AAA, is perfect - it's just missing a bit more flood. They need to replace the traffic light colours with more whites!!
Well it would be on a caving helmet... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by darklord
To be honest I don't notice any issue with the weight at all. I have a number of much lighter headtorches but for anything remotely serious I always take the Duo ;)
Waterproof too. Should stand up to my washing machine.
I went out on Monday night with my head torch but the reflection off the snow mean't I didn't need to turn it on. Best off-road night run ever!
Cannot disagree with that Dom. Christmas Day 2004, it snowed heavily for the latter part of the afternoon in N. Lancashire. After tea I ran up Nicky Nook under a full moon and a totally clear starlit night. Just my footprints in hundreds of acres of glistening, 4 inch deep, virgin snow. I did not even take the headtorch with me that night.Quote:
Originally Posted by dominion
For the non-facebookers,
Would defo highly recommend the excellent ALPKIT GAMMA.
£12.50 very well spent, free p&p, superspeedy delivery, at that price buy a couple.
Does the job well.
Brilliant people to do business with too!
Unfortunately the Alpkit torches are out of stock until at least April
You're not missing much Toreador. They are good value for what they are and nice and light but have a very tight beam. okay for a steady run out but not good enough if you want to move relatively quickly over rough ground ;) Seems like a nice company to deal with though :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Toreador
Our club had a night score event the other night and Alistair Patten was there with these head torches for people to try. His son makes them in Oz and ships them over.
They're at the luxury end of the market but are well made and not too badly priced.
http://www.ayup.com.au/
I had the Gamma in my rucksack as a spare during the Dark (very wet) Anniversary Waltz and it won't turn off now. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Cantona
Thought I'd give it a few weeks to dry out but its still no good :(
Hmmm, you'd expect question marks over quality at £12.50 wouldn't you?
Has anyone seen the new Silva Alpha headtorch? It has two arrays of LEDs - one for flood at your feet and one for distance (150m!). Costs about £300 with Li Ion battery.
Looks like yet another new leader could be emerging.... :D
It won't be on my list at £300 quid!
Nor mine, but it's interesting to keep abreast of what is at the leading edge.
£300!!!!
For a torch :eek:!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by skennaugh
You cannot be serious!
On here it's £170-£260 depending on the battery:
http://www.ukge.co.uk/UK/stockstatus...SearchCriteria=
Maybe it has a GPS built in ;)
I take it most of you are not familiar with the Petzl Ultra, the Hope Vision 4, or any number of mega MTB lights?
I won't be spending that kind of money but it is not such an unusual price if you want the (current) ultimate.
Nor me. Makes me feel all light headed.
you got thing thinfg about leader right in price 300 quid :eek: suppose you pay for what you get ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fellhound
How do you get into the Myo XP to change bulb/clean/dry out contacts? Anyone??
Good luck ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ady In Accy
Blimey, thats a lot more difficult than dismantling the Duo.....:eek:
Think I may give it another couple of days to dry out more............:eek:
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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy
What have you been doing with it?
It got flooded with sea water........along with other stuff in my bag :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by hopey
Various kit requirements stipulate you must carry a spare bulb but how would this work with the Myo XP as you can't just swap it easily?
END OF HEAD TORCH THREAD TILL CLOCKS GO BACK.
SEE YOU ALL IN OCTOBER:rolleyes:
It still goes bloody dark :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Didn't know head torches had tread.... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagger
Can you tell I'am injured, off work and board? Oh and a little dyslexic.
Yes :D:D:D
Anyone else found their Silva LX to be somewhat tempremental? I'm on my second headtorch unit after the first one failed (batteries were fine though)
Was out doing BG support this w/e (Saturday am) and fished it out of the bag on Sunday and couldn't get the blighter to work. Left it a couple of days and it seems to be ok now.
How is everyone else getting on?
Pretty much on par with the experience of a clubmate who had an LX for one winter, 3 or 4 years ago. It ended up with the light head going up in smoke! You can't fault Silva's big 478 & 480 quartz halogen orienteering headtorches, but they appear to have 'got it all wrong' with their L.E.D. series.