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LED_Thrift
Flashlight Enthusiast
Welcome to CPF risman.
What will you be using the light for. There are too many choices available to make a proper suggestion with the info you provided.
What will you be using the light for. There are too many choices available to make a proper suggestion with the info you provided.
what do u think of the night Core extreme R2 edition With recargeable Bats ??
Hmmmmm....how about this? I am reminded of what houtex said once on this subject. "you wouldn't use a gun to light your way down a dark alley, don't use a flashlight to defend your life."
I can recommend nothing for this. Buy a gun.
RobertM
Flashlight Enthusiast
:welcome:
In order for us members of CPF to provide you with good suggestions, it would be really helpful if you would fill out our Flashlight Recommendation Checklist:
Hey Folks!
Here is the latest version of our "Recommend a Flashlight Checklist"!
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Recommend a Flashlight Checklist:
(Don't worry about all the questions, just the ones you feel strongly about!)
Short Essay Question: What do you intend to use this light for?
0) What Region/Country/State will the light be purchased in?
____I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter.
____I am in North America. More precisely I am in _______________.
____I am in South America. More precisely I am in _______________.
____I am in Europe. More precisely I am in _______________.
____I am in the Middle East. More precisely I am in _______________.
____I am in Africa. More precisely I am in _______________.
____I am in Asia, Japan or Micronesia. More precisely I am in _______________.
____I am in Australia. More precisely I am in _______________.
1) Price Range: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
____I only want to pay $1-10.
____I can spend $15-30.
____I could spend $40-60.
____I am willing to spend $80-$120.
____I have no limit!
2) Format:
____I want a flashlight.
____I want a headlamp.
____I want a lantern.
____I want a portable spotlight.
3) Length:
____I don't care.
____1-2 inches. (Keychain sized)
____2-4 inches. (Pocket carry)
____4-9 inches. (Holster carry)
4) Width:
____I don't care.
____I prefer a long narrow light.
____I prefer a short wide light.
5) What batteries do you want to use? Alkaline batteries are easier to find and less expensive but don't pack as much stored energy and are don't work well in cold temperatures. Lithium batteries have long shelf life (10+ years, great for stored emergency lights) and are not as affected by cold but must be kept dry and are more expensive. Rechargeable start expensive, but if used frequently pay off quickly.
____I want common Alkaline batteries. (AA, AAA, C, D)
____I want lithium batteries. (coin cells, CR123, AAA, AA...)
____I want a rechargeable system. (an investment, but best for everyday use)
6) How much light do you want? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
____I want to read a map, or find a light switch, in a dark room. (5-10 lumens)
____I want to walk around a generally paved area. (15-20 lumens)
____I want to walk unpaved trails. (40 lumens)
____I want to do Caving or Search & Rescue operations. (60+ lumens)
____I want to light an entire campground or dazzle an intruder. (100+ lumens)
7) Throw vs Flood: Which do you prefer, lights that flood an area with a wide beam, or lights that "throw" with a tightly focused beam? Place an "X" on the line below.
Throw (distance)----------------------|----------------------Flood/close-up
8) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims (like some LED lights). but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries.
____20 min. (I want the brightest light for brief periods)
____60-240 min. (1-2 hours)
____240-360 min. (4-6 hours)
____360+ min. (More than 6 hours)
9) Durability: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
____Not Important (A "night-stand" light.)
____Slightly Important (Walks around the neighborhood.)
____Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box.)
____Critical (Police, Fire, Search & Rescue, Self-defense, Survival.)
8) Switch Type:
____I don't care.
____I want a sliding switch. (Stays on until slid back.)
____I want a "clickie" switch. (Stays on until pressed again.)
____I want a momentary switch. (Only stays on while held down.)
9) Switch Location:
____I don't care.
____I want a push or sliding switch on the body near the head.
____I want a push switch on the back end of the body.
____I want a rotating head switch.
____I want a rotating end-cap switch.
____I want a remote control.
10) Operational Modes: Check all that apply.
____A simple on-off is fine for me.
____I want 2 light levels. (Brighter/short runtime and Dimmer/long runtime.)
____I want multiple light levels. (some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
____I want a strobe mode. (blinks to show location.)
____I want a tactical strobe. (Flashes rapidly to disorient an opponent.)
11) Is it important whether the body is metal or plastic/composite?
____I don't care.
____I want a metal-bodied light.
____I want a plastic/composite light.
12) Special Needs: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Circle any below or write in your own comment(s).
____Red (night vision preserving) filter
____Other filter colors (Amber, Green, Blue, _________)
____Waterproof – how deep: _____________
____Non-reflective/dark finish (stealthy/hard to find)
____Polished silver or brightly colored finish (for easy locating)
____Corrosion resistant or hard-anodized finish
____"Hybrid" light (bright incandescent combined with long running LEDs)
____Built-in second (or spare) lamp or filament
____Belt/Jacket clip
____Holster
____Wrist/Neck Lanyard
____Kobuton/self defense features
____Non-sparking Intrinsically Safe (IS) for use in explosive environments
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-Robert
where do i go to fill that out
You can just post a list of your answers here.
Gunner12
Flashaholic
Fenix Nitecore HA Bezel R2 Edition? Which light are you speaking of? Fenix is a company, Nitecore is another company, HA means hard anodizing, which is found in many many light, R2 is a flux bin of the Cree XR-E LED, which is also found in a few lights, and Bezel is a part on almost every light. Do you mean the Fenix TK11 R2 edition?
Sooo... what price range?
What size would you like and what batteries?
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Well then, I'd suggest you go to a custom light maker and ask for a fully titanium light with black diamond coating with a specialty bin Cree MC-E or Seoul P7 LED over driven at 3-3.5 amps with a special optic for the perfect beam pattern along with an easy to use twist switch like the Surefire U2. Should cost no more then a couple thousand
Sooo... what price range?
What size would you like and what batteries?
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Me+Light=Addiction
Enlightened
Like other people said, give more information for every day use, condition being used in, the abuse it needs to take, what it has to light up, there are hundreds of flashlight recommendations, BE MORE SPECIFIC PLEASE!
I love it when newbies say "money no object"!
I recommend a $500+ McGizmo or a $1000+ Spy007!
I recommend a $500+ McGizmo or a $1000+ Spy007!
