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Caver headlamp review

PostPosted: Nov 15, 2012 4:55 pm
by NZcaver
Saw this today on the NSS Facebook page...

http://cavenow.com/?p=1401

Re: Caver headlamp review

PostPosted: Nov 15, 2012 8:39 pm
by wyandottecaver
nice. A little dated, no mention of the Fenix. I love philip's writing

Re: Caver headlamp review

PostPosted: Nov 16, 2012 12:51 am
by NZcaver
Yep. Good effort, even with a few technical errors or typos and no mention of the old Apex waterproof issues. A few years ago I might concede the Stenlight was 'unmatched' in its class, but not any more. Those new non-Petzl custom inserts for Duos are good value for money too. Nice that rechargeable batteries get a 'plug' (pardon the pun), but the Energizer battery/charger combo shown in the stock image is complete crap. There's a big difference in quality and performance between these and Eneloops with an intelligent charger.

But hey, I'm just a critic and a hater. :wtg: :big grin:

Re: Caver headlamp review

PostPosted: Nov 19, 2012 9:00 pm
by gytwypt
http://www.customduo.co.uk/Pages/fullfaceomni2.aspx

IMO this is the best way to go with a duo. I still have one of the early gen models and I am ready to buy one of these when available.

Re: Caver headlamp review

PostPosted: Nov 23, 2012 2:05 am
by MUD
I'm looking forward to Bif's new module or upgrade to the Omni. He's calling it the V-3 and says it should be available early December. :kewl:

Re: Caver headlamp review

PostPosted: Nov 29, 2012 11:26 pm
by JHCAVER
I have 2 omni v2's and I will be getting the v3 for sure :kewl:

Re: Caver headlamp review

PostPosted: Dec 3, 2012 9:02 pm
by BenS
Any info on the specs for it? I'm probably going to get one soon after they come out.

Re: Caver headlamp review

PostPosted: Jan 7, 2013 8:05 pm
by cavercrew
Probably the venerable Stenlights best competition. Led technology and the electronics to drive them, not to mention battery technology is smokin!

http://elspeleo.com/

http://www.scurion.ch/jm/

Re: Caver headlamp review

PostPosted: Jan 8, 2013 10:15 am
by Chads93GT
Love my zebras over all other lights I have seen. extremely light weight,extremely bright.my neck loves it.

Re: Caver headlamp review

PostPosted: Jan 8, 2013 12:53 pm
by Caver John
I've been using a combo of both spark st500 and sd500 and love the options and output. However these two lights are fairly heavy and are a bit much out front on the helmet. I've gotten used to it, and it's no a problem, but after comparing the weight of these two to the compatible zebra lights, I'm slightly regretful. The zebras are almost half the weight which would be great. I do prefer the UI and settings of the spark though.