New Icon Irix Headlamp

[Meganoggin]

I was just looking at the Optics Planet website and found a new headlamp listed, its called the Icon Irix - the design looks very interesting!

It is slated for July release - anyone got any more details... TempestUK you know who you are!

(edit) Runtime is listed at 72 hours on low from 1 AA! 5 Lumens on low and 35 Lumens on high! Variable output! Sounds perfect?

 

[Force Attuned]

There are actually 2 versions (Irix and an Irix II).

The Irix II is listed as also having 2 outputs of 5/50 lumens with a 100hr runtime with a single AA battery. The Irix II isn't yet pictured but the original version sure does look cool. Might wait on the Icon penlight until the new headlamps come out.

 

[FroggyTaco]

linkage?

 

[DLF]

linkage?

You must work on strengthening your search-fu, Grasshopper:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/icon-irix-headlamp-led-w-reflector-1-aa-purple.html

 

[FroggyTaco]

apparently..I did a site search ofr both icon & icon irix but got nothing. so props to you! Maybe Firefox & opticsHQ dont play well? :shrug:

 

[Ragiska]

do a general web search, one of the top hits

 

[Beacon of Light]

I wonder if it will operate like the Princeton Tec Remix with a combination ie. a Maxbright LED and 4 5mm LEDs working independantly whether you choose low or high. The variable output might switch to the higher power center reflectored LED once over 50%?

 

[Meganoggin]

Found a picture of the Irix II on Lighthound - listed as out of stock at the moment....

http://www.lighthound.com/Icon-Irix-II-Headlamp-1-AA-Gray_p_3568.html

 

[carrot]

I want one!!!!!!!! This is the headlamp I've been waiting for!

 

[greenLED]

Funky. The yellow one reminds me of Bumblebee (AutoBot).

 

[Force Attuned]

They do look good. Can't wait to get my hands on one of the new headlamps and Icon penlights.

 

[defloyd77]

Wow, that's quite the headlamp they have there. I'm totally diggin' the grey one! I wonder if they're going to keep the top strap, some (I'm assuming early) pictures of the Irix I show a red headlamp with a top strap, but is said to be purple, other sites show the purple one without the top strap. I personally would prefer it to be without on a lightweight headlamp such as this one.

 

[dealgrabber2002]

So the Irix I is 5-35 lumen for 72 hrs. and the Irix II is 5-50 lumen for 100 hrs.?

 

[Illum]

EDITED

 

[defloyd77]

you said the same about the Saint...then about the minimus...obviously you don't know what you are really waiting for...

A new headlamp to buy I'm sure

 

[swxb12]

Single-AA, awesome. Pleeeease be a battery vampire :twothumbs

[FONT=&quot]• [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Continuous variable-output capability
• Ergonomic dial allows for easy switching between output levels[/FONT]

Hmm...tell me more...

 

[defloyd77]

I'm dying to know what 5mm's this things uses. Whataya guys think it'll use, Nichia or Cree? (I know there are other brands, but I'm putting all of my money I don't have on one of those 2.)

 

[NoFair]

the Irix I looks very nice, don't need it though

Would make a great gift light, will consider getting one after seeing some reviews.

Wonder how easy it is to open

 

[Illum]

A new headlamp to buy I'm sure

yep
I'll be waiting for the review on gearcarrot

 

[copperfox]

I'm definitely getting my wife one of these.