maxa beam
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I'll add more stories of mine till I run out.
I live in a small town off the edge of Nashville. Lots of stock sales and stuff around these parts.
Note my forum username.
I got a Maxabeam in a few years ago and haven't been able to put it down yet. In that time I've got an Acro X990 and an Inova X5 through Christmas money and various stuffs. And.. (Whisper whisper) I'm getting a Beast in the mail soon. Don't tell anyone!
Well, I live right across from the stock barn and there's kids in the parking lot of it.
Every night.
With firecrackers.
And flashlights.
Considering my hobby, I was intrigued. But anywho. One day they kept shining a 5 dollar Wal-mart laser and a cheap-o flashlight into my window. (Their definition of fun?)
I'd been itching for this moment for a while. The sweet smell of fresh plastic greeted my nostrils as I popped out my new Inova and got out the old Maxabeam and replaced the batteries. I pulled my window open in the mean time while I popped open my Acro X990's case.
I flopped the Maxabeam down on the window pane and switched it on on High. Six million candlepower flowed into their delicate retinas, no doubt frying them without mercy. I left it and turned on the spill for cover while I went out the front door with my X990 and Inova X5. They had recovered by now and had ducked so they were only getting hit by spill. Their disoriented faces invigorated me as the glare caught them. Just enough to hide me. I popped the Acro on and even more light spilled forth, bathing their already scorched eyes in renewed, direct light. Considering the peak, pulse candlepower of the Acro, this had to hurt. By this time most had gotten in their truck and were heading off, no doubt to go eat at their mom's house and discuss how obsurd I was. I caught a few with the Inova before they got into the trucks and ducked in to turn off the firepower.
The sweet sense of victory ringed through my being as I packed the old Maxabeam, Acro, and trusty Inova away.
They haven't came back.
Awhile ago I went on a trip to Alabama. (The ocean looks amazing, and an artificial sun makes it look even better. :twothumbs )
I naturally brought along every light in my arsenal. (At that time consisting of the Maxabeam and the 990. I had a minimag, but I left it. Another time, maybe.) I went floundering. That's where you go out and wade with a net. (Or harpoon of some sort) and the brightest light you can find to catch flounder at night. (The light part being why I picked it!) When I went out, there were some kids on the shore smoking some foul-smelling plant, and I could guess it wasn't algae. I was lucky enough to be downwind. I flicked on the Acro, the one I chose to bring along, since there was only room for one. (Sadly.) They were instantly alert, then instantly blinded and running as the Acro 990's raw power drilled into their corneas. I went about my business and brought the catch home. (Secret secret, I sneaked the Maxabeam out later that night for a glimpse or two at the ocean.)
So remember, kids. Always bring a flashlight!
I live in a small town off the edge of Nashville. Lots of stock sales and stuff around these parts.
Note my forum username.
I got a Maxabeam in a few years ago and haven't been able to put it down yet. In that time I've got an Acro X990 and an Inova X5 through Christmas money and various stuffs. And.. (Whisper whisper) I'm getting a Beast in the mail soon. Don't tell anyone!
Well, I live right across from the stock barn and there's kids in the parking lot of it.
Every night.
With firecrackers.
And flashlights.
Considering my hobby, I was intrigued. But anywho. One day they kept shining a 5 dollar Wal-mart laser and a cheap-o flashlight into my window. (Their definition of fun?)
I'd been itching for this moment for a while. The sweet smell of fresh plastic greeted my nostrils as I popped out my new Inova and got out the old Maxabeam and replaced the batteries. I pulled my window open in the mean time while I popped open my Acro X990's case.
I flopped the Maxabeam down on the window pane and switched it on on High. Six million candlepower flowed into their delicate retinas, no doubt frying them without mercy. I left it and turned on the spill for cover while I went out the front door with my X990 and Inova X5. They had recovered by now and had ducked so they were only getting hit by spill. Their disoriented faces invigorated me as the glare caught them. Just enough to hide me. I popped the Acro on and even more light spilled forth, bathing their already scorched eyes in renewed, direct light. Considering the peak, pulse candlepower of the Acro, this had to hurt. By this time most had gotten in their truck and were heading off, no doubt to go eat at their mom's house and discuss how obsurd I was. I caught a few with the Inova before they got into the trucks and ducked in to turn off the firepower.
The sweet sense of victory ringed through my being as I packed the old Maxabeam, Acro, and trusty Inova away.
They haven't came back.
Awhile ago I went on a trip to Alabama. (The ocean looks amazing, and an artificial sun makes it look even better. :twothumbs )
I naturally brought along every light in my arsenal. (At that time consisting of the Maxabeam and the 990. I had a minimag, but I left it. Another time, maybe.) I went floundering. That's where you go out and wade with a net. (Or harpoon of some sort) and the brightest light you can find to catch flounder at night. (The light part being why I picked it!) When I went out, there were some kids on the shore smoking some foul-smelling plant, and I could guess it wasn't algae. I was lucky enough to be downwind. I flicked on the Acro, the one I chose to bring along, since there was only room for one. (Sadly.) They were instantly alert, then instantly blinded and running as the Acro 990's raw power drilled into their corneas. I went about my business and brought the catch home. (Secret secret, I sneaked the Maxabeam out later that night for a glimpse or two at the ocean.)
So remember, kids. Always bring a flashlight!
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