Hello All,
I've been gone a long, long time. I didn't leave this place for any other reason than flashaholism. I simply could not stand up to the temptation. Like a certain transformed hobbit and ring, I wanted the precious.
I've made only one new purchase in four or more years. I did come across the Ra on a site, but didn't buy one. I know how Gandalf felt when Frodo offered him the one ring.
My collection came in quite handy when Ike rolled through my town. All the rechargeables were charged, the many CR123s at the ready. Ten days without power made me glad the flashaholic in me had acted when I did.
My m*g 74 was a handy hurricane spotlight. My Bulk lights still do occasional pocket duty, and I love the Lionhearts level adjustments. The PD111 still gets a carry day or two as well. A member here, from Florida, gave me some great advice about freezing botted water before a hurricane, and it worked wonders.
I still EDC two or more lights a day, even though I now work in an office. Usually it's the HDS U60 and Orb Raw. Sometimes I do the 2 cell thing, and it's the A2 or G2. The Gladius and U2 still get into the rotation. The old style VB-16 gets house use, the commemerative CPF version, old no. 13 is a cherished shelf queen.
During my time here I ignited some friends flashaholism, and they are Fenix fanatics. The latest ones are quite bright indeed. At a gunshow my other friends bought some Chinese made weapon lights, again very bright.
One member here once said that his old LED lights were not getting any dimmer, in reference to his being sated and not needing the latest, greatest brighest lightest LED. I agree. The low level dimming for me is the greatest thing since sliced bread!
The sole new light is a rechargeable headlamp from the Sportsman's Guide. It was advertised as 130 lumen, but it's not as bright as the U60, so I know that's not right. The runtime is overstated as well. But it has two green LEDs that do run for a long time. The main light is bright enough. It's also very lightweight and comfy to wear. I read to sleep with it. I went for a headlamp because Ike showed me the need for that.
I will take a look around here over the next weeks or so, have already seen a couple of the old names as well as lots of new ones.
I've been gone a long, long time. I didn't leave this place for any other reason than flashaholism. I simply could not stand up to the temptation. Like a certain transformed hobbit and ring, I wanted the precious.
I've made only one new purchase in four or more years. I did come across the Ra on a site, but didn't buy one. I know how Gandalf felt when Frodo offered him the one ring.
My collection came in quite handy when Ike rolled through my town. All the rechargeables were charged, the many CR123s at the ready. Ten days without power made me glad the flashaholic in me had acted when I did.
My m*g 74 was a handy hurricane spotlight. My Bulk lights still do occasional pocket duty, and I love the Lionhearts level adjustments. The PD111 still gets a carry day or two as well. A member here, from Florida, gave me some great advice about freezing botted water before a hurricane, and it worked wonders.
I still EDC two or more lights a day, even though I now work in an office. Usually it's the HDS U60 and Orb Raw. Sometimes I do the 2 cell thing, and it's the A2 or G2. The Gladius and U2 still get into the rotation. The old style VB-16 gets house use, the commemerative CPF version, old no. 13 is a cherished shelf queen.
During my time here I ignited some friends flashaholism, and they are Fenix fanatics. The latest ones are quite bright indeed. At a gunshow my other friends bought some Chinese made weapon lights, again very bright.
One member here once said that his old LED lights were not getting any dimmer, in reference to his being sated and not needing the latest, greatest brighest lightest LED. I agree. The low level dimming for me is the greatest thing since sliced bread!
The sole new light is a rechargeable headlamp from the Sportsman's Guide. It was advertised as 130 lumen, but it's not as bright as the U60, so I know that's not right. The runtime is overstated as well. But it has two green LEDs that do run for a long time. The main light is bright enough. It's also very lightweight and comfy to wear. I read to sleep with it. I went for a headlamp because Ike showed me the need for that.
I will take a look around here over the next weeks or so, have already seen a couple of the old names as well as lots of new ones.
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