Gerbers new "weird" lights....

Gerbers new \"weird\" lights....

TTS is already selling one as we all know but they've got some other ones too that look interesting....

http://www.gerberblades.com/latest/multilighting.php

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I've got an evaluation sample of one of these things on the way.
Unless it's coming via "the slow boat", I should have it tomorrow or Monday.

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Very interesting.

However: Does anyone else thinks that the "Flash Flood" is a design rip-off of the Inova 24/7? I'm not saying that any one of the lights is better than the other. But I find it a little disturbing that Gerber could not come up with a slightly less obvious similar design, since I fail to see the great funtionality advantage of this particular design.

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Anyone seen a price list for these lights? I really like the looks of the "Hornet".

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elgarak said:
Very interesting.

However: Does anyone else thinks that the "Flash Flood" is a design rip-off of the Inova 24/7? I'm not saying that any one of the lights is better than the other. But I find it a little disturbing that Gerber could not come up with a slightly less obvious similar design, since I fail to see the great funtionality advantage of this particular design.

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there's actually alot of dive beacon lights that look very similar to this light. they were out even before the 24/7.

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Roy said:
Anyone seen a price list for these lights? I really like the looks of the "Hornet".

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i've tried a couple of the different online retailers but none of them are showing yet......

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well i found the price:

http://www.itactical.com/FLASHLIGHTS/Gerber/Hornet/Hornet+Flashlantern%2C+White%20Red+LED%2C+Blue+Body

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I put up a post about the Flash Flood late last month and got a downright cold reception. HERE Not one single reply... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif

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I've been checking out that Flash Flood model, it's like INOVA 24/7. But the Flash Flood has a comlumated beam and is built heavier. This Gerber/CMG buy out come to something after all.

chiphead
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If ain't got a chip in it, I don't want it.

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LEDmodMan said:
I put up a post about the Flash Flood late last month and got a downright cold reception. HERE Not one single reply... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif

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that happens to me alot too........ /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

honestly that particular one doesn't interest me much it's the hornet and inferno that im looking at. there's that other one too but can't remember the name.......

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chiphead said:
I've been checking out that Flash Flood model, it's like INOVA 24/7. But the Flash Flood has a comlumated beam and is built heavier. This Gerber/CMG buy out come to something after all.


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I just picked up a 24/7 for my emergency bag. For that kind of use, lithiums really are required, so the 24/7 still wins, at least until lithium AAAs make it to market. But the Flash Flood does look like a very cool light, and the internal zipka-like wire is an interesting touch.

Joe

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Roy said:
Anyone seen a price list for these lights? I really like the looks of the "Hornet".

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Roy -

I'm with you on the Hornet...not bad at $26...might be replacing my 1 lb (with cannister) Gaz Lumostar lantern for backpacking.

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I think I'll have to get one of those Infernos. Looks interesting and fun. It's good to see Gerber/CMG thinking outside of the box.

Britt

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yeah im looking hard at the inferno for a campsite area light.

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wonder if the flash flood would be a good luxeon host. hrmm.. i like the 3 x aaa format. lol.

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Looks like they got their idea for the Inferno as a combination of the CMG Bonfire Blaze and the Montane Squidlight.

http://flashlightreviews2.home.att.net/reviews/squidlight.htm

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That Hornet looks like a winner to me also. I was told last week by Gerbers CS that some production snags were delaying shipments. I'll wait a while to see if there's any bugs involved. I'm curious how the expandable diffuser will hold up.

Not too sure about the Inferno. Different. A friend wants one, so I'll check his out.

Mark

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Wow, i can't believe they actually produced these. I thought they were just concept designs. The mantis and hornet look pretty cool.

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That Hornet looks like a winner to me also. I was told last week by Gerbers CS that some production snags were delaying shipments. I'll wait a while to see if there's any bugs involved. I'm curious how the expandable diffuser will hold up.

Not too sure about the Inferno. Different. A friend wants one, so I'll check his out.

Mark

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theres a hornet on ebay for a buy it now price of $22, shipping isn't that bad either

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lightbox said:
...The mantis and hornet look pretty cool.

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I have a Mantis, as of earlier today.
It's definitely an unusual light. It has a clamp that clips to anything up to approximately 0.75" thick, and has these accordion-like segments that you can unfold to extend the Mantis's reach.

I'll have a page about it up later this evening or sometime tomorrow morning.