should i really fork out for a LED Lenser?

[troutman]

Afternoon all,

I would like to hear of your experiences with LED Lenser torches- good or bad.
I'm seriously considering a P7 for use at work (emergency services) due to its size, brightness and the pouch that comes with it.Thing is i don't know if i can bring myself to fork out £40 of my hard earned cash.

Are they as good as they say or can you suggest something cheaper which is similar and has a pouch and a high level of brightness?

PS how waterproof are the Led lenser P7's??

Thanks chaps

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

i use one of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UltraFire...ing_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item1c2a47b680

lumens is way over stated but its still as good as a P7 imho. dunked it when i got it (after lubing o rings) and it was fine. had it near on 2 years now. 18650 batteries readily available on ebay and deal extreme

no connection to seller etc etc

edit: in your line of work, the flood to throw ability of a led lenser will be useful but there are cheaper versions with that too

 

[Retired Member southey]

If you need it for work wont they provide an adequate solution chap?

 

[troutman]

Thanks Paul, looks a good torch for the price. I think your right about the Lenser though, thats one thing swaying me towards it. Might also have a look at Fenix

 

[troutman]

Must be honest Ive broken two issued ones already- they dont seem to like falls and rain LOL. Plus their brightness is comparable to a candle...

 

[Retired Member southey]

Ooof maybe a bit of up chain reporting on the kit too

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

i will say one thing for a proper P7. ive had them roll off the worktop onto quarry tile floor and still be fine. they are a good bit of kit but you pay more

 

[Chiseller]

Like mine, an like my h7 as well. Would be better if it had a strobe.

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[troutman]

thanks paul, i have a gerber torch like that which would be great for the job if it was smaller!

UPDATE- anyone used the Lenser police tech torches: cheaper but a few less lumens?

 

[Retired Member southey]

I have one of these and use it a lot for working at night with a night eyez head band, dropped quite a bit and still absolutely fine,

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

If you want further reading the candlepower forums are great.

these are nice too for pocket mounting

http://dx.com/p/trustfire-z1-cree-x...671?rt=1&p=2&m=2&r=3&k=1&t=1&s=121232&u=39671

http://dx.com/p/unique-fire-uf-v4-cree-xp-e-r5-350lumen-3-mode-white-led-flashlight-1-x-14500-121232

http://dx.com/p/trustfire-z2-cree-x...lashlight-w-clip-grey-1-x-14500-122591?item=6

 

[jiffi]

I have both a p7 and a h7 and use them within the mountain rescue in Scotland and find both to be very good.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

one more and ill stop. this one uses standard AAs as well as 14500 lithiums and has a clip and a magnet to mount it anywhere

http://dx.com/p/stylish-cree-q5-310...22?rt=1&p=2&m=2&r=3&k=1&t=1&s=123083&u=102522

 

[troutman]

I have one of these and use it a lot for working at night with a night eyez head band, dropped quite a bit and still absolutely fine,

Hmm Maglites- too behind the times for me, especially in terms of light output/size. Good as an emergency sledge hammer tho in the bigger sizes

Looks like a Led Lenser is the way forward.
Also thanks for the links paul.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Nope, very useable light and easy to source batteries if you cant get to a charger

 

[rosshs1]

I've had one for a few years, I think it was a p3 and its been fine, been dropped and watered loads, its brighter than my 6d cell mag lite and fits in the palm of my hand. I think for the money they are worth it, a lot cheaper than sure fire and the like. the only fault with mine is its either on or off, so it can be a bit bright for close work.

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[markie*mark0]

what is a P3?

 

[Retired Member southey]

perhapse this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenser-8403TP-Ring-Torch-Test/dp/B001H1WPEU

 

[Darkside]

Amazon have a seller with the P7 and P3 for £49.99
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002STCA...nd=1948065601853512902&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=

 

[Chiseller]

Swmbo has just bought a h7 + p3 from go outside for 38 quid

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