Eiger 10180 & 10280 in Brass Lug

[pmek5]

I was wondering if anyone has recently purchased a Peak Eiger 10180 or 10280 in a brass, and lug body. I am curious, and interested in this little style light, and wasn't sure you could still get it. I was also wondering how the new "0" level head would do vs. a #1. The brass looks really good in some of the pictures on CPF. Also curious if they make it stainless.
Thanks for your imput.

 

[Dances with Flashlight]

The 10180 and 10280 Eigers are still available in both SS and Brass, with lugs, and they're beautifully knurled. Both polish up very, very nicely.

A couple of comments. First, although I love the 10180 Eigers, I hate that battery which is a real pain to charge and has little capacity. That's not such a big issue with a really low level light that stretches out the available power. Even though it's a bit bigger, the 10280 is far superior because that battery is no problem at all to deal with and because its capacity is sufficient to be really useful. Second, before you select a #0, know that it doesn't put out very much light - too little for my taste especially in the wide beam configuration. The #1, on the other hand is closer to the output of the original Arc AAA. With a LiIon battery and a medium or narrow optic the candlepower output of the #1 is adequate for many more tasks.

Very few pictures do justice to the quality and appearance of these Eigers. You can't go wrong with either Brass or SS.

 

[pmek5]

The #1, on the other hand is closer to the output of the original Arc AAA. With a LiIon battery and a medium or narrow optic the candlepower output of the #1 is adequate for many more tasks.

Thanks Dances w/ Flashlights. I will go with a level #1. Now just to decide between a 10180 or the 10280. Leaning with the 10180 in brass. I have a brass 1xAAA, and it is just well made & nice to look at.

 

[pmek5]

Well I thought I would follow-up to this thread:
I have since received my Eiger 10180 in brass with a level 1 head in medium. I must say that it is very nicely made, and also quite nice to look at. I bought a 10180 battery, and charger from Lighthound. I thought I would run this little guy, and give some results based on my highly technical methods (eyeballs and the light close to a dark surface). The light did better than I thought; knowing that the battery is pretty small, and others have said it does not last too long.
Hour 0 to 2 – 100 to 95% - I did not notice a real drop at all.
Hour 2 to 2.5 – 95 to 80% - Holding on pretty strong.
Hour 2.5 to 3 – 80 % to low, low moonlight glow. This where the battery obviously gave up.
Hour 3 to 7 – Seems like it will just rum on this really low glow for awhile.
I still am happy with this light as I have been with all my Peak's.

 

[bansuri]

PMEK5,
I'm certainly no expert but from what I've read once you deplete your Li_ion batteries below a certain point it may be dangerous to charge them afterward and you may experience the dreaded vent with flame.

Here's a good place to find info: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=107

 

[Cuso]

PMEK5,
I'm certainly no expert but from what I've read once you deplete your Li_ion batteries below a certain point it may be dangerous to charge them afterward and you may experience the dreaded vent with flame.

Here's a good place to find info: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=107

Yep that battery is done...

 

[pmek5]

Have charged the battery three times now without any problems, but will take note. Using the Nano charger with battery spacers that came with it. Average time for re-charge is 1 Hr & 50 minutes.

 

[KROMATICS]

I thought running down this type of battery too far and then recharging it was dangerous.