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Roving Rich
01-10-2004, 14:29
Well, on my travels I think I have come across what i reckon is the ultimate Trackers Torch.
http://battery-shed.com/acatalog/PL-7-Titanium.jpg
http://www.tripleaughtdesign.com/x-treme%20gear/flashlights%20main/images%20for%20pages/pl7.jpg
Its the PL7 from Premierlight.
This is usually a 7 element LED torch simular to models from Inova, but the version i have is 6 LEDs surrounding a laser dot in the middle.
This means that it not only functions as a damn good torch, it can be used to side light tracks for night tracking. But also with the laser, you can point tracks out to your fellow trackers aswell as highlight details of the track without having to touch it, or even go near it for that matter. Just point it up the path and and point out each step to them.
What is more the AA sized Mini Maglite filter holder conveniently fits, so you can add a green filter as recomended by Max and Rhoda at Shadowhawk. It will require a hole cut in the middle for the Laser though
The unit itself is made from "aircraft grade aluminium" and is billed to be uncrushable and waterproof.
It has three light settings 1 - Laser on 2 - LEDs on and 3 a flashing LED setting, signalling SOS in morse code. This apparently is visable for 2 miles ! It is a very bright torch.
The only drawbacks i can see are that is does not switch off between these settings (as a Petzyl will) but has to cycle through all 3 before the off position. The other thing it runs on 2x 3v lithium batteries, (rather than AAs) which can be expensive, but when they seem to last for months in LED torches its not too much of a problem.
I'm not sure where you can buy them, I am hoping Jack and Jamie might get them in :?:
But for you lucky people i have one to give away :-P
All you have to do to win it, is be the nearest guess to what date and time our 1000th member will join will join the site.
hee hee good guessing guys
Rich
Tantalus
01-10-2004, 14:44
Sun 3rd Oct @ 1100
cant resist a challenge lol
Tant
tuesday the 19th october @5.15pm :wink:
Monday 11th Oct at 10pm
Thanks for the review Rich :biggthump
Alick
MagiKelly
01-10-2004, 15:19
31st October 2.30pm
These torches can be bought from Heinnie Haynes (http://www.heinnie.com), about £30 (look in the "flashlight" section)
My guess is 17th October, 10.09am
I've got one already (thanks Rich) and they are excellent!
Buckshot
01-10-2004, 15:40
16 October @ 19.53
Cheers Rich - pal :wink:
Mark
never - the world will be taken over by chicken eating hamsters before then!
TheViking
01-10-2004, 16:17
Heck, if you can guess, then I can too. :o):
31'th of December 2004 at 0000.
There you go! :D :nana:
19th October, at 11pm.
Look forward to using the torch!!
Graham
never - the world will be taken over by chicken eating hamsters before then!
I think its DEFINITELY time for your next injection Gary.
And a ticket to the padded room...:wink:
Metala Cabinet
01-10-2004, 17:01
greyowl22
Please cease and desist from marketing the 'Hazel Wands 6000'. Your product is a blatant violation of my patent (applied for) for my invention 'THE STICK' which as you no doubt aware is in use throughout the world. I refer you to Paragraph 4ci of my original patent application:
(This product) 'will allow anyone so disposed to indicate direction or position by the simple matter of holding 'THE STICK' in one hand, either close to or away from the body, so that an imaginary line may be posited from the hand holding 'THE STICK' extending along the longitudinal axis of 'THE STICK' and from there to the object of interest. By this remarkably simple and yet revolutionary new method 'STICK'bearers may positively identify any object observable by the naked eye'.
Roving Rich
01-10-2004, 17:03
:nana: Sticks are also very useful in the dark, but i found the 30 footer a little unweildy
Is there a Life time warranty on yer stick ?
Hmmm maybe i should keep the torch and just give away a stick, it'd be far cheaper
:rolmao:
Seriously its a really nice piece of kit, and amazingly handy, and if the best trackers i know swear by a laser pointer I aint gonna question them :nana:
Cheers
Rich :-P
Squidders
01-10-2004, 18:57
Laser pointers are also v.handy for pointing out holds when rock climbing :-)
maybe this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=53141&item=3841585313&rd=1 can be used for tracking huge animals from a few miles away :yikes:
Laser pointers are also v.handy for pointing out holds when rock climbing :-)
maybe this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=53141&item=3841585313&rd=1 can be used for tracking huge animals from a few miles away :yikes:
You could make holds with that laser!
November 13th at 16.42hrs GMT :nana:
Bit off topic but does anyone know where i can get a small cheap lazer pointer for my tracking stick?
Squidders
01-10-2004, 23:40
For £10 order from http://www.gadgetshop.com/eshop/product.asp?pf_id=5463&s=y&PHRASE=laser&ABSPAGE=1&ACTION=search&SEARCHTYPE=full&MATCH=any&SITE=1&TP=product.asp&TID=-1&VID=&S_ID=E9E4724EBDB3460590D0766A8 C53BC15&REFID=0&SESSID=&BRAND=1&S_TYPE=U&AV=F&QB=F&CAMID=0&BV=0 or just wander into a gadget shop, they're in most towns.
Joe
For £10 order from http://www.gadgetshop.com/eshop/product.asp?pf_id=5463&s=y&PHRASE=laser&ABSPAGE=1&ACTION=search&SEARCHTYPE=full&MATCH=any&SITE=1&TP=product.asp&TID=-1&VID=&S_ID=E9E4724EBDB3460590D0766A8 C53BC15&REFID=0&SESSID=&BRAND=1&S_TYPE=U&AV=F&QB=F&CAMID=0&BV=0 or just wander into a gadget shop, they're in most towns.
Joe
Cheers for the info Joe
Stuart, surely you've got enough gadets that you don't need to vie for this one too?
Yeah, I know - you can never have enough gadgets!!
Out of professional curiosity, what class is the laser?????
Out of professional curiosity, what class is the laser?????
Class IIa. In the US I think they sell them with Class III lasers.
friday november 5th 20:00 :wave:
OK I will go for 30th Oct 04 at midday :present: :tongue:
Elliott
9th Oct, around 2000 - 2030.
I've got one already (thanks Rich) and they are excellent!
9th Oct, around 2000 - 2030
Ok thats just greedy... :wink: :o):
Squidders
04-10-2004, 20:26
December 12th at 2100 GMT :?:
Ok thats just greedy... :wink: :o):
If I won it I would give it to a worthy cause! :o):
Spare for the car???
Well, I do have two pockets!
Well, I do have two pockets!
:o): Only the 2???
Paganwolf
04-10-2004, 20:59
21st october 2100hrs :wink:
Moonraker
04-10-2004, 21:40
15 October 20:00
If a winner am going to attach it to the top of my Renault Kangoo and use it for one of these:
Laser zaps roadkill hazards (http://www.designnews.com/article/CA119010.html?text=roadkill)
:yikes: :biggthump
Extracted part of the story from the site:
By Staff
Design News
July 20, 1998
Overpopulation of several species, such as woodchuck, raccoon, porcupine, and opossum, in recent years has resulted in proportional increases in roadkill tonnage on Montana highways. Because these animals grow rather big in Big Sky country--some weigh in at 15 lb--a run-in with them on the road can damage a vehicle or even cause a driver to lose control. Subsequent vehicles passing the roadkill site often swerve to avoid the remains, generating further accidents. Officials estimate that in the last two years, nearly 1,000 accidents have resulted from initial and secondary roadkill incidents--20 involving fatalities to drivers and passengers, in addition to the animals.
The truck-mounted laser, pointed out the right side, can eliminate nuisance animals up to 50 ft from the roadway. The laser is computer-controlled and boresighted to aim within the field of view an infrared camera that detects any animal. Data Exclusive (Gardner, MA) image-acquisition shape-recognition software determines if an animal is within the field of view and within effective range of the laser, triggering the beam. Backup is provided by an operator who activates the system when a prospective target is seen as the truck drives along at around 30 mph. Initially a visible-light camera was used, but developers say it gave more false positives, resulting in small brush being set alight. The infrared system homes in on an animal's body heat for virtually 100% effectiveness.
:bu: :o):
saturday 9th october midday (12:00 noon)
Ed
bushwacker bob
04-10-2004, 22:07
October 17th @ 3.26pm
i will go for 10th Oct 10:10pm.
Roving Rich
05-10-2004, 11:54
Right, we are getting close, i'm gonna have to lock the thread soon.
So you have untill 7 oclock this evening to place your bet... :o):
Thats BST by my watch ! :nana:
Then it'll be closed and we all have to watch the counter !
Good luck, may the farce be with you :wink:
Rich
7 october 2004 @ 21:50
Cheers
JFW
Tantalus
05-10-2004, 12:57
lol i lost already
do i get another go?
Tant
Roving Rich
05-10-2004, 19:05
Thats it then folks, game over.
This thread is now locked and we have to wait for the thousandth new member to join :o):
I wonder who it will be :lol:
Cheers
Rich
Thats it then folks, game over.
This thread is now locked and we have to wait for the thousandth new member to join :o):
I wonder who it will be :lol:
Cheers
RichProfessor Hinky 12-22 Saturday 9 Oct 2004
Roving Rich
11-10-2004, 10:31
Well done ED ! :biggthump :rolmao:
You were lucky, just 8 minutes later and it would have been Not Bobs !
I'll put it in the post to you.
Cheers Rich :-P
Boo hoo, I wuz robbed.
Oh well I'll have to console myself with one of Metalla Cabinet's 'STICK's or if I'm feeling particularly flush a 'Hazel wand 6000'!
Thank you ..... what a wonderful end to a fantastic weekend :-)
Ed
Cheers Rich. It arrived today along with the book. :biggthump
All the specs have been given above so there is not much I can add. One thing though I can add is the carrying sheath. Its well designed drop/hanging type.... ie it hangs below the belt line so you can still do up the waist belt of a rucksack and the torch will hang below it still giving you easy access.
Good little piece of kit that i can see getting plenty of use :-)
Ed
Tantalus
15-10-2004, 10:31
i have a confession to make............
after seeing this post i went and looked at heinies website
there is a smaller version which runs on 1 x AA
it doesnt have a laser pointer but it is a smashing little light
runtime of 15 hours and it will take a rechargable AA battery
just over 4 inches long it disappears into the palm of my hand
concentrated little beam that comes out would be useful for shining in someones eyes in a "difficult" situation
a nice little torch all in all for £20 compared to a maglite at £12 or £15, led bulb should outlast me :lol:
Tant
Yep... they make a few different models.... and if the quality of the PL-7 is anything to go by then they will be great :biggthump
Ed