In reply to Post #14
I've come from the other end, a headtorch that barely deserves its name, so its revolutionary for me. I'm not one of these so called "tits" that lights the lake up and fiddles with alarms on full blast either but it is nice to have a headtorch which finally allows me to see what I'm doing in the middle of the night. Not everyone with a powerful headtorch acts like a muppet.
I've come from the other end, a headtorch that barely deserves its name, so its revolutionary for me. I'm not one of these so called "tits" that lights the lake up and fiddles with alarms on full blast either but it is nice to have a headtorch which finally allows me to see what I'm doing in the middle of the night. Not everyone with a powerful headtorch acts like a muppet.
I've always thought a bright light is really useful, I heard somewhere that if anyone comes for your gear in the night it's a good way to disorient them/ruin their night vision temporarily.
Not that it's ever happened to me, all that's happened to me is pushing a barrow round a lake after dark without any light so I don't disturb anyone and then I have people in their bivvy turning theirs on and shining it into my eyes to see who's passing and completely ruining my night vision.
Anyway I just picked up a nitecore headtorch off the back of this thread, I can't be trusted with 1400 lumens and probably plenty others who can't keep their weapons concealed
Not that it's ever happened to me, all that's happened to me is pushing a barrow round a lake after dark without any light so I don't disturb anyone and then I have people in their bivvy turning theirs on and shining it into my eyes to see who's passing and completely ruining my night vision.
Anyway I just picked up a nitecore headtorch off the back of this thread, I can't be trusted with 1400 lumens and probably plenty others who can't keep their weapons concealed
In reply to Post #11
The lowest setting on my hl50 is very dull, its just enough to tie rigs so not sure which one your using.
The lowest setting on my hl50 is very dull, its just enough to tie rigs so not sure which one your using.
In reply to Post #17
A green laser pen in the eyes is much better followed by a thumping big right hook.
A green laser pen in the eyes is much better followed by a thumping big right hook.
In reply to Post #19
In reply to Post #19
Don't know why all my posts are now posting double. Will try hit submit again and if it does I'll ask admin what is what.
Don't know why all my posts are now posting double. Will try hit submit again and if it does I'll ask admin what is what.
In reply to Post #23
Small brain,fat fingers
Small brain,fat fingers
Headlight related story. 4.30 am ish this morning someone on the banking 30ft above my swim looking with a bright headlamp to see if the swim was taken. My dog starts growling when she heard him and then when the light hit the ground she went ballistic. She is tethered on a long lead but still enough to make it look like she was free. I bet the bloke shat himself. I know I would have done. The downside to this was after that she decided on a spot of guard duty until it got light and told me about everything that moved or made a sound.
I only use bright lights when rock hopping or on the beach. Rechargeable Energiser is good for me with a cheapie as backup.
I only use bright lights when rock hopping or on the beach. Rechargeable Energiser is good for me with a cheapie as backup.
In reply to Post #24
Hee hee hee.
It's doing it on every post now despite being careful.
Let's see what this one does when I hit submit ‘once'. Lol.
Hee hee hee.
It's doing it on every post now despite being careful.
Let's see what this one does when I hit submit ‘once'. Lol.
Nah, doing it still. I messaged a mod but had no reply yet about it. Very strange.
In reply to Post #11
Exactly. The only advantage of these stupid bright headtorches is to light stuff up that's miles away, and why would you want to do that? Every lake (and river) is full of these numpties now, and unless all you do is stare at the floor then you're disturbing other people whether you think it or not!
I fished a weirpool on the Trent this week where the drop to the river is 6 foot straight down, I didn't need anything other than the Nitecore NU25 and I didn't even use the brightest setting.
Exactly. The only advantage of these stupid bright headtorches is to light stuff up that's miles away, and why would you want to do that? Every lake (and river) is full of these numpties now, and unless all you do is stare at the floor then you're disturbing other people whether you think it or not!
I fished a weirpool on the Trent this week where the drop to the river is 6 foot straight down, I didn't need anything other than the Nitecore NU25 and I didn't even use the brightest setting.
In reply to Post #30
Exactly mate. Does make me laugh people saying that they own these silly bright lights but aren't the ones misusing them lol. Really not needed in any situation whatsoever. Makes you wonder how these people coped in the days before headtorches
Exactly mate. Does make me laugh people saying that they own these silly bright lights but aren't the ones misusing them lol. Really not needed in any situation whatsoever. Makes you wonder how these people coped in the days before headtorches
I'm needing a bright headtorch for work,maybe this is the answer
In reply to Post #31
1400 lumens is ridiculous, I don't remember using my 300 lumen energizer on full power
1400 lumens is ridiculous, I don't remember using my 300 lumen energizer on full power
In reply to Post #31
I have already told you of one situation where they are needed and have you ever thought that not everyone has brilliant eyesight.I for one now need a brighter light as my vision is not as good after my illness
I have already told you of one situation where they are needed and have you ever thought that not everyone has brilliant eyesight.I for one now need a brighter light as my vision is not as good after my illness