Anyone have any recommendations regarding good head torches that wont cost me a small fortune for beach fishing.
I would be open to other suggestions too regarding lamps etc. Just not sure what to get.
Thanks
Ardinn
Best head torch / beach lighting
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Re: Best head torch / beach lighting
Have a look at http://www.ledpowerhouse.com
Plenty of options and he doesnt sell junk.
Set a budget and maybe contact the owner. Nice guy who wont steer you wrong. Free delivery too and its an Irish company.
Plenty of options and he doesnt sell junk.
Set a budget and maybe contact the owner. Nice guy who wont steer you wrong. Free delivery too and its an Irish company.
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Re: Best head torch / beach lighting
Thinking of this - great price and seller has very good reviews
Anyone know the lamps??
http://www.adverts.ie/camping-outdoor-p ... ht/5601767
Anyone know the lamps??
http://www.adverts.ie/camping-outdoor-p ... ht/5601767
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Re: Best head torch / beach lighting
There €9 delivered from aliexpress great for a back up light but wouldnt rely on them for my main headlamp some last a few weeks some last a few years pay for what you get really
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Re: Best head torch / beach lighting
+1 for ledpowerhouse
There use to be a discount for the forum members. I don't know if it is still valid.
I got their cheapest headlamp and I'm very happy with it.
And I'm sure Roger will post about good deals from ebay, lidl, etc !
There use to be a discount for the forum members. I don't know if it is still valid.
I got their cheapest headlamp and I'm very happy with it.
And I'm sure Roger will post about good deals from ebay, lidl, etc !
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Re: Best head torch / beach lighting
Thats expensive for the cree. Much cheaper on ebay but postage might take a while.
Just remember, like the other lads said! Some of them last. Some dont and dont be fooled by the power of it. It doesnt have 5000lumens. If it did it wouldnt last 10 minutes on a full charge. Its still more than bright enough for anything you will probably need it for.
Just remember, like the other lads said! Some of them last. Some dont and dont be fooled by the power of it. It doesnt have 5000lumens. If it did it wouldnt last 10 minutes on a full charge. Its still more than bright enough for anything you will probably need it for.
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Re: Best head torch / beach lighting
Ah ok.
Well it looked good when I saw it - Glad I asked now - ledpowerhouse seems very expensive - what type of power would I want for a good bright but not sun like headlamp that will last a bit and still wont break my pocket.
Well it looked good when I saw it - Glad I asked now - ledpowerhouse seems very expensive - what type of power would I want for a good bright but not sun like headlamp that will last a bit and still wont break my pocket.
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Re: Best head torch / beach lighting
You really do get what you pay for with things like headlights. Id rather a decent well made lamp with 100lumens over a cheaply made 4/500 lumen one any night.
Mine has 2 settings. 100/200 lumens. The 100 is more than enough for fishing. A lot of the led lights will have zoom and flood settings which is very handy.
Mine has 2 settings. 100/200 lumens. The 100 is more than enough for fishing. A lot of the led lights will have zoom and flood settings which is very handy.
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Re: Best head torch / beach lighting
I use a Coleman dual fuel NorthStar Lantern for the beach, any old headlamp does me tbh.
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So I went and got one of these from ebay for €13
Basically coz it looks cool!!!
Arrived today and I must say it would tear the eyes out of your head - It's shocking bright!
Time will tell now how long it lasts but first impressions are wildly good!
It'l probably stop working tomorrow!!
Basically coz it looks cool!!!
Arrived today and I must say it would tear the eyes out of your head - It's shocking bright!
Time will tell now how long it lasts but first impressions are wildly good!
It'l probably stop working tomorrow!!
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I got this in careys tool hire near the city hall in cork city it was reduced from 21.99 to 12.99 at the time, takes 4 x AA batteries, I have it since Nov 14 and its perfect.
I really should have got 2 or 3 of them.
made by lighthouse.
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I really should have got 2 or 3 of them.
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Re: Best head torch / beach lighting
The lenser h14.2 are a class light but if u want the brightest on the beach the lenser xeo 19r it's rated to 2000l don't think they have hit the shops yet and the will start at about €360 
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Nice, any link ste?
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Re: Best head torch / beach lighting
any chance of the linkardinn wrote:So I went and got one of these from ebay for €13
Basically coz it looks cool!!!
Arrived today and I must say it would tear the eyes out of your head - It's shocking bright!
Time will tell now how long it lasts but first impressions are wildly good!
It'l probably stop working tomorrow!!
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Re: Best head torch / beach lighting
thanks but the delivery price is crazy moneyardinn wrote:http://www.ebay.ie/itm/5000-Lumen-CREE-XML-XM-L-3x-T6-LED-Headlight-Headlamp-Head-Lamp-Torch-Flashlight-/141655667262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20fb55f23e
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