Torches need a handle. They are uncomfortable to point for hours.Quote:
Originally Posted by gadgetman
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Torches need a handle. They are uncomfortable to point for hours.Quote:
Originally Posted by gadgetman
Problem is, when i go spotlighting i usually decide that i'm going spotlighting about 10mins before i go so the likely hood of having charged batteries is slim... This is why a plug would be more than usefulQuote:
Originally Posted by gadgetman
And for multi night small game hunts when you are not near a power source and only have access to a vehicle
To be fair i would certainly pay $30-50 more for the torch if it had the capability to plug into a vehichle as well as use the batterys, and when its plugged in it could also be charging the batterys. @gadgetman what do you reckon??
The chargers I use have a socket in the side so you can feed them 12V. Other than that I charge flat batteries as soon as I get home with them and leave them charged. These are very low self discharge with no memory. If wanted a top up before I go. USB charging in the torch wouldn't be much use is you were planing to use the torch as the connectors are not very secure, fine for a cellphone that you are not pointing in all directions.
Could make a leaded grip that you could substitute for the battery tube maybe.
Yep hand held torches are bloody uncomfortable to point for long periods,only problem with light force is sometimes my hand can get cold out the window :D
And the big one catches the wind big timeQuote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Yep tho if it is that windy I just look at a few sheltered spots.Quote:
Originally Posted by PerazziSC3
The maxtochs quickly replaced our handheld spotties 3 years or so ago when they came out. First reason was even the original maxi SN6X-2 had better beam than my halogen 100w spotlight, and second they are so much lighter at just 270gms (half a pound) for the new M24 - plus batteries. After using them alot weight is not an issue - where it was with the bigger spotlights. Maxtochs very light and pointy - no wires, no big batts, and the arm doesn't get tired after 2 hours. Could well be useful having a strap on handle but really handling not a problem. Just stick the lanyard over yr wrist and hold them how you wish. A dedomed Maxtoch M24 does all the jobs - spottie, rifle light etc.
Gadget and I just put new dedomed U3 led into my Maxtoch 2X couple of nights back. Absolutely awesome now and tested out at 298,000 lux - or 1100 meters max range ANSI (down to equivalent of full moonlight on target). Up to some big HID spots now from an inexpensive handheld (440gms). By comparison new Led lenser twin head torch recently tested was 37,000 lux and cost about 3 times Maxtoch price.
Gadget and I have a couple of lights cantab boys can borrow to check out - if we are not shooting that weekend....
Just tried out the new batteries gadgetman sent me. Got 40 or so rabbits on the first set. Never had to change.
I feel a old charger getting some bullets and petrol treatment tomorrow.
Told ya so!Quote:
Originally Posted by Toby
Pipe down you!
I still want a cord to connect it to bikes
Just steal the ball of wool from the kitten and tangle yourself up in that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toby