clarkimaging
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Thanks in advance for the help! Quite simply I need a handheld, portable spotlight with enough throw to illuminate rocks/etc. in a marine environment long before we sail over them:duh2:. 150 yards would be a bare minimum with 300+ being outstanding. Is this reasonable?
Thanks Again,
Pat Clark
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
** I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter.
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
** I’m flexible, tell me what you gotJ.
3) Format:
**I want a portable spotlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
**I don’t care as long as it's handheld.
5) Emitter/Light source:
**Any.
6) Manufacturer:
**I would consider getting a light that is pieced together (for example a “host” or flashlight body from one manufacturer, and a “drop-in” emitter from another source).
7) What battery type do you want to use?
**I want a light with an integrated rechargeable battery. (Note: these choices may be very limited unless you are looking at spotlights)
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
**I want ridiculous amounts of lumens (800+ lumens).
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
**50-150+ yards (I want maximum throw possible) This light will be used solely on our sailboat to help navigate into dark, unknown marina/coves/inlets. Seeing the rocks before they see you is always a good thing.
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
**30-60 minutes (I have plenty of batteries just ready to be changed)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase “you get what you pay for” is very accurate for flashlights.
**Very Important (marine use).
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
Either type is fine
**I want a forward clicky (Helpful for momentary activation and signaling).
**I want a tail mounted switch (found on the majority of today’s high end lights).
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
**A simple on-off with only one output level is fine for me.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
**Plastic/composite body. Not very inportant other than corrosion issues.
15) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any below.
**Not that I currently know of. I'm sure there are plenty of extras I "need"
Thanks Again,
Pat Clark
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
** I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter.
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
** I’m flexible, tell me what you gotJ.
3) Format:
**I want a portable spotlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
**I don’t care as long as it's handheld.
5) Emitter/Light source:
**Any.
6) Manufacturer:
**I would consider getting a light that is pieced together (for example a “host” or flashlight body from one manufacturer, and a “drop-in” emitter from another source).
7) What battery type do you want to use?
**I want a light with an integrated rechargeable battery. (Note: these choices may be very limited unless you are looking at spotlights)
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
**I want ridiculous amounts of lumens (800+ lumens).
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
**50-150+ yards (I want maximum throw possible) This light will be used solely on our sailboat to help navigate into dark, unknown marina/coves/inlets. Seeing the rocks before they see you is always a good thing.
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
**30-60 minutes (I have plenty of batteries just ready to be changed)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase “you get what you pay for” is very accurate for flashlights.
**Very Important (marine use).
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
Either type is fine
**I want a forward clicky (Helpful for momentary activation and signaling).
**I want a tail mounted switch (found on the majority of today’s high end lights).
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
**A simple on-off with only one output level is fine for me.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
**Plastic/composite body. Not very inportant other than corrosion issues.
15) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any below.
**Not that I currently know of. I'm sure there are plenty of extras I "need"
