LightObsession
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Please only comment on the basic Eiger, not the Ultra or Ultra X. Comments on the aluminum version are especially desired, since that's the version I'd likely order because of it's lighter weight, but I expect the beam pattern and tint info to be identical for all three of the material options.
I plan to use NiMh or lithium AAAs in the light.
Either there's not much recent information about these lights readily available or my web searching skills suck. I'm suspecting the latter
1) Can the momentary tail switch be used on the aluminum body, or just on the SS or brass bodies? They only offer SS or brass switches on the Peak website, so I'm uncertain if either or neither can be used on the aluminum body.
2) Does the momentary tail switch increase output brightness as the switch plunger is pushed further in? I saw one description of the switch on a site other than the Peak site, that described it's function this way.
3) If you have an Eiger with the momentary tail switch, do you carry this light down in your pocket or at the top of the pocket with a clip?
3.A. If in the pocket, do you have problems with accidental activation?
4) Does the screw in head switch still operate the same as usual when the momentary tail switch is mounted - can you use either mode of activation?
I'm strongly considering getting one of these lights with the aluminum body for the lighter weight.
I'd likely get the pocket clip, since I carry most of my lights clipped inside either my back pants pocket or shirt pocket for quick access. My only light down in my front pants pocket is a Mag Solitare, witch rarely gets accessed, but is a nice little light. The Solitare is the only twisty activated light that I carry.
The continuous increase in output as either the head is tightened or as the optional tail switch plunger is pushed farther in are the main attractions.
I would most likely get the high CRI emitter and medium beam optic.
Feel free to answer any or all of the above questions, as well as offer observations and experiences with beam patterns of the medium vs narrow optics and between the different emitter options and the utility of the momentary tail switch.
Please post beam shots, if you have them, especially if you have both the medium and narrow optic options to compare.
Thanks
I plan to use NiMh or lithium AAAs in the light.
Either there's not much recent information about these lights readily available or my web searching skills suck. I'm suspecting the latter
1) Can the momentary tail switch be used on the aluminum body, or just on the SS or brass bodies? They only offer SS or brass switches on the Peak website, so I'm uncertain if either or neither can be used on the aluminum body.
2) Does the momentary tail switch increase output brightness as the switch plunger is pushed further in? I saw one description of the switch on a site other than the Peak site, that described it's function this way.
3) If you have an Eiger with the momentary tail switch, do you carry this light down in your pocket or at the top of the pocket with a clip?
3.A. If in the pocket, do you have problems with accidental activation?
4) Does the screw in head switch still operate the same as usual when the momentary tail switch is mounted - can you use either mode of activation?
I'm strongly considering getting one of these lights with the aluminum body for the lighter weight.
I'd likely get the pocket clip, since I carry most of my lights clipped inside either my back pants pocket or shirt pocket for quick access. My only light down in my front pants pocket is a Mag Solitare, witch rarely gets accessed, but is a nice little light. The Solitare is the only twisty activated light that I carry.
The continuous increase in output as either the head is tightened or as the optional tail switch plunger is pushed farther in are the main attractions.
I would most likely get the high CRI emitter and medium beam optic.
Feel free to answer any or all of the above questions, as well as offer observations and experiences with beam patterns of the medium vs narrow optics and between the different emitter options and the utility of the momentary tail switch.
Please post beam shots, if you have them, especially if you have both the medium and narrow optic options to compare.
Thanks