headtorch advice

Sat Apr 21, 2012 11:46 am

I know this topic has beenprobably dogged to death but here goes . Ive read the previous topics about cree lights etc but im looking for something with a quick delivery time good light output and decent value around the 50 euro mark . I seen the led lensers and am tempted but this looks good too http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/8996723/ar ... djust.html . Im currently using the energiser one but dont find it bright enough at 35 lumens. Any advise would be great lads cheers !

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Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:09 pm

The led lenser is a good buy. The wire at the back can come loose with time but will be repaired for free if it does happen. The newer ones built with the reinforced wire i think. The battery life isnt brilliant but not bad either. You will easily get a 4/5 hour session unless its on full power constant and there is no need for that. The lowest setting is plenty for watching tips.
The non rechargable is a better buy and is slightly brighter i think. Just get 2 sets of batteries and a charger and they do the same job. Halfords in mahon stock them. Ring for a.price. Saw them ages ago and they came with a free torch.

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Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:18 pm

Cheers Red . Never thought of Halfords I seen one in Cork Angling for Forty euro allright.

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Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:35 pm

What i meant to say was maplins in blackpool stock the led lensers. I got the 2 shops mixed up. Apologies if i sent you on wild goose chase.

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Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:50 pm

No bother mate . Ill price them up now

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Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:55 pm

Just rang there 57.99 for a headfire powertip pro and 80.99 for the h7 ... Seems expensive

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Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:51 pm

I paid around €50-€55 for my h7r over 2 years ago. They hardly jumped that much. Shop around id say.

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Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:23 pm

LED LENSER in Viking Tackle in Bray for €55

http://www.vikingtackle.ie/sea-fishing/ ... tools.html

I have this and the H14 - excellent lights

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Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:25 pm

ha preston... i bought two of this lamps a few weeks ago and i think they are probaly the best head lamp for money anywhere on the market,, the beam is unreal... if you go on to ebay.uk, select fishing and type in cree led headlamp worth haven alook at.... 300 lums,charger,car charger and two batteries for 24 euro allin.......

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Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:36 pm

Hi lucky , Are you referring to the ansmann or led lenser ? The Scotsman has a cree and the beam is savage even better than the led lenser the only thing thats holding me back is I dont want to be waiting for it as Im hoping to do a fair bit of fishing over the next month before baby arrives .

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Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:38 pm

Cheers for the link Eric ill def be gettin a few bits off them

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Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:48 pm

preston when i ordered mine it took just under two weeks,,, but have heard of people waiting longer.. up to you mate..... happy hunting....
Preston wrote:Hi lucky , Are you referring to the ansmann or led lenser ? The Scotsman has a cree and the beam is savage even better than the led lenser the only thing thats holding me back is I dont want to be waiting for it as Im hoping to do a fair bit of fishing over the next month before baby arrives .

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Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:56 pm

Pm sent :wink:

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Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:30 pm

bought one of these last year as backup, was delivered within a week, still going strong, cant fault it, hard to beat the price: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/330560544467?ssP ... 1423.l2649

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Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:45 am

Cheers for all the advice just picked up a shiny new led lenser h7 for 55euro . maplin were charging 80 but good to see Irish companies can still compete and outdo these larger uk outfits. Ill be also ordering a cree for backup .