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Post by JT on Jan 15, 2007 13:30:09 GMT -1
Wotcher,
In our dark and murky world has anyone come across a lightweight one or two diode LED lamp (with red diodes) that could clip onto a baseball cap?
I saw one chap with one at the Teifi Sewin challenge and should have asked him where he got it.
Gerber make one but it looks too bulky/heavy. The chinese are importing a 3 diode clip on one but it looks too boxy/cumbersome.
Just an ickle red LED on a clip would do!
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Jon
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Post by buzzerman on Jan 15, 2007 13:40:42 GMT -1
hi john a Friend of mine will have the caps with built in L.E.D.S. in the country very shortly just waiting to be cleared by customs the lights are built into the peak of the base ball caps 4 LEDs, they come in blue /red /or white with a very small battery pack in back strap they are brilliant hands free no light to shine in your face [a fault with the clip on ones [ keep you posted when they arrive cheers , billy p
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Post by Hoppy on Jan 15, 2007 13:50:56 GMT -1
LED LENSER do a single red LED torch which are cheap. I beleive that they also do a cap holder / torch holder. I have two of their products - they are brilliant build quality.
Whilst the Hats with Lights in are great they are limiting - baseball caps aint too waterproof! However if they have a battery pack they wont end up being disposable!
I dont think you can go too far wrong with a PETZL Tikka or the Duracell Energiser - both available on ebay.
Go on JT splash out! - 2 standard red LEDS wont give much light at all - you'll be straining your eyes!
Hoppy
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Post by Hoppy on Jan 15, 2007 13:59:26 GMT -1
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Post by JT on Jan 15, 2007 16:08:06 GMT -1
Hi Hops,
Not sure if what I'm after came up.
I've got a tikka and a maglite (back up) but what I think I'm after is something that will help me sort tangles and tie flies without turning night to day, resorting to running 100m away from the bank and without knackering my night vision.
I figured Tikka "on top" and a dinky clip on red LED under the cap peak.
Thoughts?
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Post by DAZ on Jan 15, 2007 18:16:55 GMT -1
JT.
Believe me mate,you will not spook the fish with the white light.(Another myth) Just turn your back to the pool and you will be fine,even a few careless flashes over the pool will not put them off.
I agree about the white light impairing you vision,but it returns to night mode very quickly.I have tried the red light,but found it a pain in the ass,as Hoppy has stated,I found I was straining my eyes trying to pick knots out etc!! so binned it.
DAZ.
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Post by Hoppy on Jan 15, 2007 21:22:18 GMT -1
The red leds i use are very bright, and allow you to see pretty well. I do find losing my night vision a real problem, it can take some time for them to return to normal - perhaps its my eyes!
I only use the white when i return to my cat etc.
Hoppy
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Post by buzzerman on Jan 15, 2007 21:54:40 GMT -1
hoppy the cap lights are in waterproof as well mate belive me they are brillant ill see if i can get one shortly and you can revue it , i also have the led sensor head lamp with the red and white light , brilliant , but this is just so natural any way you can allways pull your hood up when it rains lol ;D  |
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Post by silvertourist on Jan 15, 2007 22:34:47 GMT -1
Hi Guys
i had a some samples of the baseballcap with the built in light sent some time back. Personally i was not to impressed, the lights are in the peak and therefore the light does not focus properly on your fly etc, you have to keep on adjusting the cap. I personally use a small type snake light with one diode, it clips onto your jacket or pocket and you just adjust the the angle of the bendy arm that allows close focus on the fly and no light affecting the eyes. I will try and take a photo and post it. I also know you can get it with a red light if you need it but i dont really think its necessary.
Mike
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Post by Hoppy on Jan 15, 2007 22:43:21 GMT -1
In respect of red lights i would add the following. It is scientific fact that white light at night makes the pupils in the eye dilate greater than red, therefore when a white light is turned off the pupils are open for some time before adjusting back to normal. Red light prevents massive dilation therefore allowing the eyes to revert to normal quickly, bringing night vision focus back. It is the same principal as photography, the smaller the aperture the more detailed the image.
It is personal choice, but i have used red for many seasons now, and i wouldnt be without it at night. I do carry a white LED, but its for emergency and for the walk home.
Hoppy
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Post by DAZ on Jan 15, 2007 22:48:34 GMT -1
! I only use the white when i return to my cat etc. If you had eyes like your cat Hop....You wouldn't need a lamp ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Hoppy on Jan 15, 2007 22:54:41 GMT -1
doh!
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Post by DAZ on Jan 16, 2007 0:49:21 GMT -1
In respect of red lights i would add the following. It is scientific fact that white light at night makes the pupils in the eye dilate greater than red, therefore when a white light is turned off the pupils are open for some time before adjusting back to normal. Red light prevents massive dilation therefore allowing the eyes to revert to normal quickly, bringing night vision focus back. It is the same principal as photography, the smaller the aperture the more detailed the image. It is personal choice, but i have used red for many seasons now, and i wouldn't be without it at night. I do carry a white LED, but its for emergency and for the walk home. Hoppy I can't argue with that Hop,and has with every thing we do...It is down to personal choice. It is fact that the white light effects your vision (No arguments) but within minutes mine is restored back to what it was.Maybe it as something to do with where I fish? where most of the pools,or most of the River I should say,suffers heavily with light pollution from nearby street lights etc!! so maybe my pupils don't dilate as much? has they would say....if I was on the banks of the Twyi on the blackest nights,I don't know  But I can honestly say,I don't seem to suffer much there  DAZ. |
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Post by JT on Jan 16, 2007 6:16:33 GMT -1
So....chaps. Anyone seen a small red LED light that clips on to a basball cap? (just taking the thread back on course!) |
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Post by Hoppy on Jan 16, 2007 7:04:49 GMT -1
JT, sorry for detracting from your quest for the 'holy light'. I do have one idea though, why dont you have a look on the internet, you might just find what you are looking for, the links i put up are a start . Or of course you could be lazy and let others do the work for you! Im sure some of the lads are sorry they responded to your initial post, after reading your last!! Rather cheaky JT Hoppy |
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Post by Teifi Terrorist on Jan 16, 2007 8:18:51 GMT -1
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Post by silverinvicta on Jan 16, 2007 8:56:12 GMT -1
I can second Norseys Suggestion, of painting the glass red, i have been doing that for several years now,what i have is a cheap headlamp with 6 leds i can switch 1 2 or 3 on a time. I have painted the LED,s' themselves on the 3 mode. so i can have white 1 or 2 leds lit and 3 red.I use cherry nail varnish( just for leds you understand ). give them as many coats as suits you . I cant just change the leds or i would have done.  i find i cant see well with less than 3 lit, the center bulb is a halogen. Si |
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Post by Hoppy on Jan 16, 2007 12:34:05 GMT -1
Come on JP, tell the truth, this is the real use for your cherry red!  Hoppy ;D |
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Post by JT on Jan 16, 2007 13:49:49 GMT -1
Aww Hops - all said in jest! I've had a d**n good search on t'internet to no immediate avail and suddenly thought that the folk on here might have an idea... Appreciate the input. J |
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Post by silverinvicta on Jan 16, 2007 15:57:05 GMT -1
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