Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Create Account now to join.
  • Login:

Welcome to the NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

Ammo Direct Alpine


User Tag List

+ Reply to Thread
Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 16 to 30 of 35
Like Tree18Likes

Thread: Best head torch?

  1. #16
    Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2019
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    176
    Quote Originally Posted by terryf View Post
    As you can see from my signature, I sell Nitecore but its important to know what the application is in order to advise you on the best torch for your needs.
    Not all head torches are made equal.
    Oh so you do, haha my bad. Looking for a head torch suitable for outdoors, camping etc. Something thats bright but not too heavy. PM if you have anything you can suggest.

    Cheers

  2. #17
    Gone but not forgotten
    Join Date
    Apr 2017
    Location
    Hamilton
    Posts
    4,129
    I like my Ledlenser because I can focus the beam, and battery life is good.
    I like my Black diamond because the battery life is awesome, IIRC it's 70hrs on full power, but it has way too many settings and I can't remember how to get to them all.

  3. #18
    Gone but not forgotten Gapped axe's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Lake Tarawera
    Posts
    4,044
    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    Actually this one but they are probably the same.
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3283...27424c4dI0IjYV

    Mark!
    "ars longa, vita brevis"

  4. #19
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2020
    Location
    Central North Island
    Posts
    4,982
    Unfortunately Led lenser over price and under perform. Had 4 of them, and was continually taking them back to the shop with faults.

    The suite of cheap chinese headlamps do actually outperform them in the cost and robustness stakes, and hey! you would have to buy 6 of them to equal the dosh you throw down for an expensive Led lenser. They also permit you to standardise on the type of rechargeable battery you run.

  5. #20
    Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2019
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    176
    All sorted now, thanks guys for all the knowledge. Decided to go Nitecore.
    terryf likes this.

  6. #21
    Banned
    Join Date
    Mar 2015
    Location
    North Canterbury
    Posts
    5,462
    Quote Originally Posted by terryf View Post
    As you can see from my signature, I sell Nitecore but its important to know what the application is in order to advise you on the best torch for your needs.
    Not all head torches are made equal.
    Do you ever put up photos Terry ?

  7. #22
    Purveyor of Fine Cutlery terryf's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    702
    Quote Originally Posted by Moa Hunter View Post
    Do you ever put up photos Terry ?
    Yes I do. Something specific or just general?
    Check here

    Cheers
    Regards
    Terry

    https://www.knives4africa.co.nz/
    Custom knife dealer

    Authorised Nitecore Torch Retailer
    NZ Distributor of Nano-Oil

  8. #23
    Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2019
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    176
    Quote Originally Posted by Huntfisheat View Post
    Good choice.
    Which model?
    Ended up going with the HC65, Cant wait for it to arrive.
    R93 likes this.

  9. #24
    R93
    R93 is offline
    Member R93's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Westland NZ
    Posts
    16,102
    Quote Originally Posted by Pook View Post
    Ended up going with the HC65, Cant wait for it to arrive.
    I bought the same off Terry a year or 2 ago.
    Use it a lot and had no issues with it at all apart from cosmetic problems I that I caused my self

    Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
    terryf and Pook like this.
    Do what ya want! Ya will anyway.

  10. #25
    MSL
    MSL is offline
    Member MSL's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    Waikato
    Posts
    6,476
    Quote Originally Posted by R93 View Post
    I bought the same off Terry a year or 2 ago.
    Use it a lot and had no issues with it at all apart from cosmetic problems I that I caused my self

    Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
    Matches your exterior


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    R93 and terryf like this.

  11. #26
    Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2019
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    176
    Quote Originally Posted by Huntfisheat View Post
    You won't regret it. Big trip starting tomorrow and that'll be my go to.
    Ha best you do before we're all in lockdown. Safe travels

  12. #27
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Cambridge
    Posts
    2,332
    nitecore hc65

  13. #28
    Member Tikka7mm08's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    North Loburn
    Posts
    4,442
    Got a few- this is my favourite: https://www.rubbermonkey.co.nz/Oligh...amp-Cool-White (bought mine oseas). Also go to this one too: https://www.ledlenser.co.nz/product/...able-headlamp/

    The Olight will set paper on fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90sR0n79sm8

  14. #29
    Purveyor of Fine Cutlery terryf's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    702
    Quote Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08 View Post
    Got a few- this is my favourite: https://www.rubbermonkey.co.nz/Oligh...amp-Cool-White (bought mine oseas). Also go to this one too: https://www.ledlenser.co.nz/product/...able-headlamp/

    The Olight will set paper on fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90sR0n79sm8
    I have found the Olight button to be finicky compared to the Nitecore.

    You can set charcloth alight with just about any of todays high powered torches.
    Regards
    Terry

    https://www.knives4africa.co.nz/
    Custom knife dealer

    Authorised Nitecore Torch Retailer
    NZ Distributor of Nano-Oil

  15. #30
    Member Tikka7mm08's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    North Loburn
    Posts
    4,442
    My olight button seems ok it is just all the bloody options that are frustrating Terry!

 

 

Similar Threads

  1. What head torch are people using?
    By Beetroot in forum Gear and Equipment
    Replies: 53
    Last Post: 31-05-2018, 04:27 PM
  2. LED M3R Torch
    By Nesika in forum Gear and Equipment
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 13-09-2016, 09:29 PM
  3. Looking for a new head torch
    By Willie in forum Gear and Equipment
    Replies: 44
    Last Post: 14-05-2015, 11:00 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. Create an account, and Login for full access including our FREE BUY and SELL section Register NOW!!