Hi all,
I've been looking for a new flashlight for work (LEO) and stumbled across this site a few weeks ago. Up until then i thought maglites and led lenser were the ultimate in torches but i've been introduced to a whole new world!!
I've come up with a short list of what i think look like suitable lights. This will be my first 'proper' torch and I've deliberately gone for AA batteries. I have considered Lithium primary / rechargeables but they seem to much hassle for a noob like me plus they are expensive to get hold of here in the UK.
I was wondering if anyone who owns any of these torches could give me an insight as to what they are like in practical use. Reading reviews is one thing, actually having and using the thing is a different matter. The torches i'm considering are:
Klarus XT2A
Eagletac P100A2
Fenix LD20
Dereelight Javelin / C2H
I'm leaning towards the Klarus at the moment but can't find out much about them. I want to know how far it will throw, what the spill is like, build quality and if the UI is good. I'd like to keep it simple really - the last thing you need if you are under pressure is scrolling through 5 different modes to get the one you need - that's why i like the look of the Klarus. It seems to have a simple UI and three useful modes.
Sorry that these are really basic questions but i have no experience of LED torches and don't really know what to expect from them- i'm still using a minimag incandescent at the moment!!! Any advice would be really useful.
Cheers!
I've been looking for a new flashlight for work (LEO) and stumbled across this site a few weeks ago. Up until then i thought maglites and led lenser were the ultimate in torches but i've been introduced to a whole new world!!
I've come up with a short list of what i think look like suitable lights. This will be my first 'proper' torch and I've deliberately gone for AA batteries. I have considered Lithium primary / rechargeables but they seem to much hassle for a noob like me plus they are expensive to get hold of here in the UK.
I was wondering if anyone who owns any of these torches could give me an insight as to what they are like in practical use. Reading reviews is one thing, actually having and using the thing is a different matter. The torches i'm considering are:
Klarus XT2A
Eagletac P100A2
Fenix LD20
Dereelight Javelin / C2H
I'm leaning towards the Klarus at the moment but can't find out much about them. I want to know how far it will throw, what the spill is like, build quality and if the UI is good. I'd like to keep it simple really - the last thing you need if you are under pressure is scrolling through 5 different modes to get the one you need - that's why i like the look of the Klarus. It seems to have a simple UI and three useful modes.
Sorry that these are really basic questions but i have no experience of LED torches and don't really know what to expect from them- i'm still using a minimag incandescent at the moment!!! Any advice would be really useful.
Cheers!