new headlamp - Princeton Tec Yukon Extreme

[sideshowandy]

looks interesting (dual filament xenon, 3 LED, 8xAA remote battery pack!), nothing on Princeton's site but i did find this resellers site:

http://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products_detail.asp?productID=1010


has anyone had the chance to see/test this lamp - particularly interested to know how powerful the xenon lamp is!

 

[Commander]

Great news 4 sure!

Looks cool!

But nothing on the web site...

I also like to see a review of this!

 

[PeLu]

I'm wondering if it is regulated...
Could be using a LVR and a lower volatge bulb...

 

[Commander]

Anyone heard or seen anything?

 

[Commander]

I found this in a press release:

•The YUKON EXTREME BIKE incorporates the best of two light sources. The Yukon Extreme offers the combined power of a dual filament Xenon bulb, offering high and low light output; with three (3) super bright long burn time L.E.D.’s, offering two modes - high for when you need to be seen and low for bike maintenance. The powerful dual filament bulb not only offers two modes of a powerful and focusable high output light source, but the added security of a backup source if one of the filaments should burn out while on the roads or trails. Living up to its name of extreme, the YUKON EXTREME BIKE is designed to withstand the harshest conditions. With its separate battery pack and ample length power cord (54 inches), the wearer can extend battery life by carrying the battery pack inside a jacket, close to your core body heat, whether it is mounted on your handlebars or helmet. The battery pack can also attach to your frame rail or be inserted into a hydration or backpack. And to ensure that you won’t be left out in the cold, the contoured battery pack contains a fully waterproof battery container- a must for extreme weather conditions.

Specs:
Burn Time: Xenon bulb HIGH; 3-5 hours, LOW; 12- 15 hours/ High output L.E.D.’s; HIGH 100+ hours, LOW; 200 hours
Batteries: 8 AA batteries/ works with Alkaline, rechargeable and Lithium batteries
Bulbs: 1 dual filament Xenon bulb, and 3 super bright, high output, 5 mm L.E.D.'s
Weight: Approx. 14 oz. w/ batteries
Color: Black
SMRP: $69.95- Best usage: Casual Mountain Biking and Commuting in Extreme Weather Conditions

 

[LVC2]

I sent an email to PT and got this response...
"The light (Yukon Extreme) will be shipping beginning of December. They will retail for around $69.95.

Thanks,

Jay Harrington
Corporate Sales Rep. / Outdoor Division
1-800-257-9080 ext. 108
609-227-4108 Direct
866-509-5021 Direct Toll Free
609-298-9601 Fax
http://www.princetontec.com
jharrington (at) princetontec.com"

No mention of whether the initial release will be "wide" or "limited".

 

[PhotonBoy]

Commander: "The Yukon Extreme offers the combined power of a dual filament Xenon bulb, offering high and low light output..."

I'm just wondering: is this a proprietary, hard-to-get bulb or a commonly available type?

 

[Commander]

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PhotonBoy said:
Commander: "The Yukon Extreme offers the combined power of a dual filament Xenon bulb, offering high and low light output..."

I'm just wondering: is this a proprietary, hard-to-get bulb or a commonly available type?

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You have absolute right. Yesterday I bought the Yukon HL instead.

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