Good Quality Headtorch for off road

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Cavey May 2012 1:10pm, 11 May 2012 10,662 posts	0 Cavey My Petzl has done me fine. I remember a South African fella saying that he ran by the light of the moon because headtorches threw an unnatural light that cast shadows on stuff on the floor and made missing your footing more likely. He ran into a bramble bush and nearly ripped his ear off during the long stage of the MdS.
Maclennane May 2012 1:19pm, 11 May 2012 18,619 posts	0 Maclennane Petzl Tikka's an awful thing - not enough light, seems to run out of batteries quickly despite what it says, and has an odd shadow in it, so it feels like you're running in Buddy Holly glasses.
jacdaw May 2012 1:21pm, 11 May 2012 107 posts	0 jacdaw Ther was another thread here... http://www.fetcheveryone.com/viewtopic.php?id=48512&page=1
Lumsdoni May 2012 1:23pm, 11 May 2012 6,096 posts	0 Lumsdoni Cavey - that's brilliant. Mac - that's my experience, although, I liken it to running in a scuba mask. I shall now sing Buddy Holly medleys and think of you whilst running alone in the dark. TMI ?
Maclennane May 2012 1:24pm, 11 May 2012 18,620 posts	0 Maclennane Just as I intended. I have previously gone to take my glasses off when running with it. I have never worn glasses.
Lumsdoni May 2012 1:34pm, 11 May 2012 6,097 posts	0 Lumsdoni LOL. Strange the other thread didn't come up when I searched, but thanks to all. Think I'll go with the LED Lenser H7R.
Bru-Bru May 2012 1:36pm, 11 May 2012 1,533 posts	0 Bru-Bru Not an ultra runner but I use a headtorch for kayaking, among other things. My Petzl was OK but it died after only light abuse and the batteries never lasted long. I then got a Fenix one which has much better light but I find it a bit too clunky and heavy. Search for the perfect head torch goes on.
2 Flat Feet May 2012 1:49pm, 11 May 2012 3,656 posts	0 2 Flat Feet I have the Lenser which is fab. And rechargeable. But you will need to recharge if you use it on full beam. For TR, frankly, it would be great as you can almost turn it off on some bursts and use it full on in the woods. But the Alpkit Gamma, for the cost, is almost as good, easy to sue and very very bright, buy three like I did and save cash ;-£
2 Flat Feet May 2012 1:52pm, 11 May 2012 3,657 posts	0 2 Flat Feet Easy to "use" Clunk
Lumsdoni May 2012 2:05pm, 11 May 2012 6,098 posts	0 Lumsdoni Thanks 2FF, I've gone for the Lenser, as I have no issue recharging after use, and also it uses AAA batteries as well.