Petzl Ultra

[Alphin]

Anyone had experience of this headtorch - worth the money/hype???

[jodg]

Hiya Alphin,

Nope - but I have recently bought a Petzl Myo XP 2008 version and it's worth the cash, a good 20% brighter than my previous Petzl.

Bit pricy mind you as it was (I think) about £50. What price preventing a sprained ankle though, eh?

[jodg]

Just in case - a risk using Myo XP with rechargeable batteries!

http://en.petzl.com/petzl/SportNews?News=222

[Alphin]

Hiya Alphin,

Nope - but I have recently bought a Petzl Myo XP 2008 version and it's worth the cash, a good 20% brighter than my previous Petzl.

Bit pricy mind you as it was (I think) about £50. What price preventing a sprained ankle though, eh?

Cheers for that Jan, have just ordered the Myo Xp 2008, will just use alkaline batteries though, don't much fancy fireworks on the hill

[Fellhound]

The Myo XP 08 is an adequate lamp but don't expect anything spectacular. The Ultra is supposed to be in a different league altogether.

Me? I'm back to using my 14LED Duo - still a better running lamp than the Myo XP if a little heavy.

[Blackfoot]

The Myo XP and 14LED Duo are all well and good,but you cant beat a rag soaked in a mix of unleaded and diesel on the end of a stick-really bright.Going to add some chip fat this winter to reduce the cost and carbon foot/stud print.

[Baggins]

The Myo XP 08 is an adequate lamp but don't expect anything spectacular. The Ultra is supposed to be in a different league altogether.

Me? I'm back to using my 14LED Duo - still a better running lamp than the Myo XP if a little heavy.

I still like my Myo XP but I did notice this weekend mine seemed to be the weakest light, this doesn't bother me normally as I do most of my night runs solo, in a group with brighter lights it can cause shadows around your light.

I may have to start mountain biking again to make excuses for a dual purpose light, but it wouldn't be an ultra

[Fellhound]

... you cant beat a rag soaked in a mix of unleaded and diesel on the end of a stick-really bright.

Well I have to admit Blackfoot, you are the undisputed king of the old-tec flaming torch....

(are you taking orders for this year's Up Helly Aa run... ?? )

[Blackfoot]

Certainly Trundler.Ive still got a few smouldering in the shed from last year.

[Britta]

but it wouldn't be an ultra

Give me a shout when you're ready to head up the fells again - i may have something of interest