Headband

[dealgrabber2002]

Does anyone know where to get an "add-on" headband/strap that goes on the top (front to back) of a headlamp so it won't drop down during jogging? I like to use it for my IRIX and H51fw. Thanks.

 

[Szemhazai]

Department store or haberdashery I think.

 

[dealgrabber2002]

Department store or haberdashery I think.

For a add-on headband? What does it look like?

 

[rojos]

For a add-on headband? What does it look like?

I think he means that you can make your own with parts from a fabric store. Walmart fabric section carries 1 inch-wide elastic. If you add a pair of slide buckles, you don't even have to sew.

 

[Changchung]

Spark had all the headband models for sale.


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[dealgrabber2002]

Spark had all the headband models for sale.

Does it fit Zebralight H51fw?

 

[Changchung]

Does it fit Zebralight H51fw?

Maybe a ST model fit... Check the size of the spark lights and compare with yours...


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[Changchung]

Check hkequipment . net spark lights section


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[dealgrabber2002]

zebralight width is 23mm
Spark ST5 width is 52mm

No go...

 

[jonathanluu2]

Not familiar with the Irix, but this thread might be of some assistance in making a decision. There have been several different workarounds to address the Zebralights' "bounciness"

Tigger would not approve

 

[subwoofer]

I use the Nitecore headband with my H51. It works much better than the zebralight headband.

 

[Hallgeir]

Im not shure if this is usable for you but here is a cople of great headbands http://www.mila.se/web/folder.asp?folderID=214

 

[Bolster]

I added an over-the-top headband to my SD52 by simply taking it to the local sewing store and buying some elastic of the correct width. Two fastex slide buckles. Easy.

EDIT: Technically, Fastex Triglide buckles.

 

[dealgrabber2002]

I added an over-the-top headband to my SD5 by simply taking it to the local sewing store and buying some elastic of the correct width. Two fastex slide buckles. Easy.

Where can I get the fastex slide buckles? Can you show me a picture of your top headband? My mom can sew for me as long as I can show her what it suppose to look like.

 

[Changchung]

zebralight width is 23mm
Spark ST5 width is 52mm

No go...

I see... But I had a ST5 model and if I am pretty sure that the size is almost the same of the H51 model... I am not really sure...


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[Bolster]

Where can I get the fastex slide buckles? Can you show me a picture of your top headband? My mom can sew for me as long as I can show her what it suppose to look like.

Fastex Triglide widely available at fabric stores, "outdoor" stores, or salvaged off a duffle bag, etc. Google "Fastex Triglide."

No sewing necessary if you use two buckles. Cut the new elastic piece about 6" longer than you think you'll need to reach from front to back across the top of your head. Use two triglides to secure the new top strap, at front and back. Then neatly take up any extra elastic by threading the excess back under the top strap...or by cutting off the extra.

Looks very much like photos you see of the Spark SX-5, with its over the top strap. See for example the photos of the SX-5 mounted on a helmet at sbflashlights. The SX-5 uses similar to Triglides on its top strap. Or check this post.

 

[rojos]

If you don't want to DIY, get a Nite Ize headband and you won't need a top strap.

 

[dealgrabber2002]

If you don't want to DIY, get a Nite Ize headband and you won't need a top strap.

I have that. I don't have the H51fw right now, it's coming... it's better than the zebralight headband?

 

[rojos]

it's better than the zebralight headband?

In terms of stability, it's much better.

 

[Bolster]

Can you show me a picture of your top headband?

Grabber, I just posted a photo in the Spark SX5 Mini Review thread.