LED Head Lamps - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Bill L · 02-03-2003, 10:32 PM

Saw John was looking at the Petzel LED in another thread, just recently picked up a Princeton Tec Aurora LED headlamp myself. I found this had better specs than the Petzel Tikka -- 3 Light level settings (plus strobe), lens angles on a hinge so you can direct it down in front, and waterproof. Was about the same cost at the places I looked..

I've traditionally used a AA flashlight taped to a cord necklace, but the 160 hours per set of batteries and light weight are nice

I've thought these were a little too bright sometimes, although I don't think people realize they shine in your eyes when they look directly at you. Plus, when three guys get them on at the same time on the rocks, its like a regular disco

I'm hoping the low setting isn't as bright as I've seen, and may try masking tape over the lens, or part of it, to dim some. Really gonna be handy in the boat too

JohnR · 02-03-2003, 10:46 PM

Wheredya find it? I'm interested

CowHunter · 02-04-2003, 12:06 AM

I own the Rrinceton Tech AURORA and love it! Once you go to the LED lights you won't want anything else. The battery life is awesome. It also has three settings from Brightest to least brightest.

CowHunter · 02-04-2003, 12:16 AM

Its the Smaller Waterproof Princeton Tech as in the photo. Three Bulb and single strap. The bigger ones tend to give me a headache....

milo · 02-04-2003, 05:41 AM

hey KEN ,welcome back,nice pics too.Are yu sure that wasnt the same fish?

bloocrab · 02-04-2003, 06:46 AM

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Originally posted by CowHunter
The bigger ones tend to give me a headache....

That one must have given you a MIGRANE!!!

Bill L · 02-04-2003, 07:10 AM

Got it at Beans for $29, its listed under camping gear/accessories. You may be able to find it cheaper -- I had a gift cetificate to use up. I had tried to post the pic last time, but it didn't come through....

Bill L · 02-04-2003, 07:11 AM

Cowhunter, NICE FISH!

JohnR · 02-04-2003, 08:09 AM

Nice, err, light Ken...

Where did ya get it? The light - not the bass (I'm guessin' that was Rhody or the back of the cape - well, that fish is a little tanner & sandy color - not rock purple, OK, the Cape

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MountainBreeze · 02-04-2003, 08:20 AM

I own the Princeton Tec Aurora LED as well. Great light!

I got mine at EMS but I also saw them in ORVIS.

Rob

Saltheart · 02-04-2003, 09:39 AM

I have a single bulb Petzl. Works fine. batteries last almost a whole season.

Lowes carries a Coleman which has three bulbs and looked pretty good. I don't know how waterproof it is. Its only about $15. Has a regular light , a high beam and a red eye. Smokey has used some kind of Coleman for a few years now and its still fine.

the Petzl is waterproof for sure but a lot more money.

shore manic · 02-04-2003, 10:09 AM

have a ray o vac i got at wallyworld led white main w/low and triple led red.red's awsome for not spooking use it most of the time for retying.it's light and swivels up down where you want it. around $16

CowHunter · 02-04-2003, 10:52 AM

I got the light at Ramsey Outdoors in NJ, (Paramus). If you can't find it up in you're area you can call them an they will mail it to you. Can't remember the price, I know it was in the $20's.

Hey Milo...Same fish eh??

Steve K · 02-04-2003, 11:30 AM

Definitely go with the Princeton Tec lights. They are waterproof and they last forever. I got mine at REI and I can switch between led and halogen if I want more light.

hooked · 02-04-2003, 11:44 AM

Have any of you guys figured a way to make a red lense cover for the aurora?

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Bob Thomas · 02-04-2003, 04:05 PM

John,

Hope you don't mind the link but it seems like a good deal.....cheap and free keychain light......

http://www.botachtactical.com/printecaurhe.html

As far as covering the lens to make it red, has anyone ever used the "Taillight" repair tape?? If I recall correctly, it's a transparent red tape. Wonder if that would work??