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I got one last year from www.sailgb.com like Joe for about the same price. I agree, it's a good bit of kit, and not let me down. I carry the battery in one of the hip pockets of my rucsac, but the disadvantage is that I have to remember this when taking the bag off. The big advantage is not having the weight of the battery on your head, so it's very light and hardly feels you are wearing it.
Spyros, darling, NO!!!!!!!
Please pppplease don't start this thread up again for another year, it got so very tedious last time and life is too short.
You'll only get the tecky types all exited about ambient temps and battery terminal resistance and stuff - just buy a reputable brand and keep running.
Don't be tedious Lola, this thread brightens up the winter nights and has Hopey boosting the retail economy :)
Can't be long until we put the clocks back! :cool: I fancy a steady trot round PPP in the dark this winter :)
Got some rechargable duracells for mine.
I might be just back to running when the clocks change. (living in hope)
Ha ha not any more Ady, more than happy with the Hope Vision 2, looking forward to the dark nights! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Ady In Accy
Hopey, im going to have to join you on some on these dark runs....ive only ever used my head-torch twice!Quote:
Originally Posted by hopey
You're more than welcome to mateQuote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Has anyone got the upgraded version (LXII) and had reliability problems with it, or were those teething problems that were fixed in the LXII? I'd like one of these if they're reliable now, but if not I'll probably settle for the Myo XP belt. I'd rather have the brighter light of the LXII, but it's not very bright if it's not working is it? I'm hoping to drag harrymoon & Idler up into the woods in the dark this winter...
I think I'll be saving up for one of these: the upgraded LXII version that is. I emailed Silva about the reliability problems with the LX. This is what I asked them:Quote:
Originally Posted by Splatcher
"Hi. I was thinking of buying one of these headtorches, but I have come across a number of references in UK forums to reliability problems, in particular the wires to the battery pack failing. None of these references mention LX II, just LX. Can you please let me know whether there has been any redesign in the LX II to address this problem? Thank you."
...and this is what I got back:
"The problem regarding the contact on the LX headlamp has been resolved and is no longer an issue. The connector has been resourced and improved for the LX II lamp, as well as the lens having been improved to display a wider beam."
My LX II arrived in the post this morning. The beam's pretty bright in daylight, so it should be good in the woods in the dark. I'm going to try it out tomorrow night for comfort, & will probably switch it on towards the end of the run & head into the woods as it gets darker. I'll try putting the battery pack in my bumbag rather than use the elastic waistbelt.
This is my secret weapon for mid-week hill training this winter - the Hebden's going to seem easy in January now isn't it? What could possibly go wrong?
This post marks my first senior moment on the forum...tomorrow Mastery (if I post once every 2 minutes for the next 30 hours).
Just seen this :) Ready and able. Hope the humble Alpkit isn't too outclassed...Quote:
Originally Posted by Splatcher
Congratulations on becoming a senior Splatcher this entitles you to serve drinks in the masters lounge;):pQuote:
Originally Posted by Splatcher
You buy 'em, I'll serve 'em. Mind you, nobody's been in there for nearly a month, so the crisps will have gone stale by now.Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Well;Autumn is upon us and I fancy night running and some night races. I wetted my appetite by running beamsley Owl race in Feb. It was ace even with my £1.99 Netto special. I feel that I need to upgrade slightly! Has anyone got a contact at HOPE or can recommend the best place to source a HOPE 2.:cool:
Got my Hope Vision 2 from http://www.facewest.co.uk
:rolleyes:Thought you would have had the Aldi Specail on Ee by eck bay by now........I'll take it off your hands 50p:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by HUGH JARSE
A leading light at most of Brett's Bedlamite night races is a Hope employee who can obtain them on an employee discount.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUGH JARSE
Cheers.Will e-mail Brett. Thanx also Hopey.Facewest are doing a Silva LX11 for £60ish.Sounds decent:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by wheezing donkey
Hi there,
I really want to continue to run off road through the winter but cannot really afford to spend the amount described in this thread on a headtorch. Can anyone recommend another good but perhaps cheaper product?
Cheers
Try the Gamma from Alpkit.Quote:
Originally Posted by goldsim1963
A great little torch for about 12 quid including batteries!!
Nowhere near as much light as the 70 quid plus models, but miles more light than the Petzl Tikka or Zipka.
I run on the fells in the dark every week during the winter and use nothing else.
Think they're up to 15quid but agree ideal for a taste of the darkside ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by The Navigator
What about this one?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.29489
I think you might need a better head strap, but it seem to be great light for a low cost. Here in sweden some use it in night orienteering.
You definately need a different head strap, those ones are designed to go on a helmet and are not comfy on the head..... Othewise, looks like a pretty decent light and a very good price.
I am totally lost now despite having posted a query on another thread. Whats the difference between LED, Rev V White, regulated and unregulated??
Does this one look any good??
Princeton Tec Quad Headtorch - 08 version
Was £27.40 now £14.98
Cheers guys
Not anymore..........cheapest I can find is 85 quid delivered on ebay........any advances?Quote:
Originally Posted by HUGH JARSE
OK for use in the tent.Quote:
Originally Posted by goldsim1963
If you want Princeton Tec its the Apex I use.Quote:
Originally Posted by goldsim1963
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRINCETON-TEC-...3286.m63.l1177
This is better than most and at under £50 is excellent value.
Its the one I use:)
I think mines an Apex. Very, very good.
Come on now, can we make this into a proper headtorch thread please. I want to go through all the same thinge as last year, with a few minor upgrades.
The alpkit jobby is still a bargain even though its been upgraded to £15. good beam on main and a smaller seperate white led backup if ever the main one dies (is that possible) good enough for trail running on known routes .
My son uses it and reckons the best upgrade would be to be able to get the red and green leds to flash on and off so he could have a disco effect while he runs???:D
Just bought one of those Alpkit ones (I was picking up a new air matress in their sale, and got suckered in to a new torch too...) and it looks very bright, and feels nice and secure. Should be using it by the end of next week, so will report back on running with it.
Another vote for alpkit (gamma?) - great value headtorch. Never used it for running myself, but would say its probably not bright enough for proper off-road night running.
It is unless you want to illuminate the whole fellside!Quote:
Originally Posted by Skids
I use nothing else and have been running on the fells at night for 15 years or more.
Mind you, when I started out a Petzl Zoom was the best you could get!!
Alpkit Gamma - Luxury
We used to dream of an Alpkit Gamma!
Just ordered one - 15 quid seems like a bargain and the reviews place it just about next to a Myo XP, which i had but have lost :mad:
For that price you could get and wear two together for double the brightness!
Its not anywhere near as good as a Myo XP as I've said on here before ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Swiss Toni
Beams too narrow, can't see where you're heading and where your feet are about to land at the same time.
Mine broke after getting wet (had it in my pack as a spare) it didn't go out mind just wouldn't switch off :rolleyes:
Handy torch for the house though :)
Here is my new home made training light.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CFBbJM0CWfE/Sk...0/P1040114.JPG
I am very pleased with it, 500+ lumen, 160g, multiple levels, 1 hour on max, 2+ hours at the level I normaly use. parts cost < £30
More Pictures
HiQuote:
Originally Posted by The Navigator
i am going to try a night run next week hopefully...where might i get said item quickly do you think?
all the best
freckle