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re: Deer hunters - Flashlights
Posted on 7/16/11 at 10:59 pm to Judge Smails
Posted on 7/16/11 at 10:59 pm to Judge Smails
I just tested mine..........
DAMN!!! I used it outside alongside my browning.
There is no comparison. I could see detail and color in trees at 50+ yards. It can definitely serve as a spotlight for coon hunting.
The two drawbacks I see:
1. The actual brightest spot of the light is pretty small.
2. "Waterproofing Design" - I don't like this wording.....and I don't see that it would really keep water out in a downpour. I'm nervous about a short in bad weather.
In summary, I think this is a badass flashlight. I will probably always carry a backup with me in case it goes out, but I will use it as my primary light at night from now on.
Overall, for $19.98, it will be very hard to beat.
2 questions:
1. Once fully charged, how long will it hold its charge if not turned on?
2. How long does it hold its charge in the field?
DAMN!!! I used it outside alongside my browning.
There is no comparison. I could see detail and color in trees at 50+ yards. It can definitely serve as a spotlight for coon hunting.
The two drawbacks I see:
1. The actual brightest spot of the light is pretty small.
2. "Waterproofing Design" - I don't like this wording.....and I don't see that it would really keep water out in a downpour. I'm nervous about a short in bad weather.
In summary, I think this is a badass flashlight. I will probably always carry a backup with me in case it goes out, but I will use it as my primary light at night from now on.
Overall, for $19.98, it will be very hard to beat.
2 questions:
1. Once fully charged, how long will it hold its charge if not turned on?
2. How long does it hold its charge in the field?
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Posted on 7/16/11 at 11:02 pm to WAR TIGER
quote:
WAR TIGER
I didn't read this whole thread. What light are you talking about here? I've never seen a $20 light that is bright enough for coon shining.
ETA: And I want one.
This post was edited on 7/16/11 at 11:09 pm
Posted on 7/17/11 at 8:11 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
It's the 500 lumen CREE light thanksjhester posted a link to on eBay on the first page. If you search eBay you can find a different seller out of California that will ship faster and it's a couple bucks cheaper. The lights are from china.
Posted on 7/17/11 at 1:10 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Boats n Hose covered it.
The CREE 500 lumen K8 flashlight. It is a flashlight we have been discussing. It is 7 inches long and weighs under a half pound. Rechargeable.
Pretty awesome little find. It will light up coon eyes from a long, long way. However, it will not illuminate an entire tree canopy. It will highlight a coon though.
I would recommend you buy one online. $19.98.
I ordered 5 and didn't pay taxes or shipping.
A poster linked a site from california. try it!!
The CREE 500 lumen K8 flashlight. It is a flashlight we have been discussing. It is 7 inches long and weighs under a half pound. Rechargeable.
Pretty awesome little find. It will light up coon eyes from a long, long way. However, it will not illuminate an entire tree canopy. It will highlight a coon though.
I would recommend you buy one online. $19.98.
I ordered 5 and didn't pay taxes or shipping.
A poster linked a site from california. try it!!
Posted on 7/17/11 at 1:23 pm to WAR TIGER
Mine shipped yesterday 
I'm anxious for it now, I was pissed off Friday night when I took out my Q beam I just put a new bulb in and it's still dim as hell
I'm gonna try to turn the bulb to make it more like a spotlight, but if that doesn't work I'll just get a new one. My brother bought a $10 cyclops from academy and put a $4 halogen bulb in it and it's bright as you could possibly want.
I'm anxious for it now, I was pissed off Friday night when I took out my Q beam I just put a new bulb in and it's still dim as hell
I'm gonna try to turn the bulb to make it more like a spotlight, but if that doesn't work I'll just get a new one. My brother bought a $10 cyclops from academy and put a $4 halogen bulb in it and it's bright as you could possibly want.
Posted on 7/17/11 at 2:30 pm to WAR TIGER
quote:I have used mine hunting in a downpour and it done very well. My sons the same afternoon got a little moisture but never missed a lick. As far as the charge , i have used them for hours without charge. I guess anything more you could pack the extra battery it came with. I did this in the beginning but quit because i never needed it
. "Waterproofing Design" - I don't like this wording.....and I don't see that it would really keep water out in a downpour. I'm nervous about a short in bad weather.
Posted on 7/18/11 at 11:28 am to thanksjhester
anybody buy/receive the head lamp yet? i'm weary of buying it because i don't like the headlamps with the huge battery housing on the strap that sits on the back of your head ..
just ordered 2 hand held CREE's .. will review and try not to fry the batteries like has been said on here
just ordered 2 hand held CREE's .. will review and try not to fry the batteries like has been said on here
Posted on 7/18/11 at 11:45 am to TexasTiger34
Checked the tracking number status and it says mine was out for delivery this morning. I ordered it Friday night. Should be in when I get home
Posted on 7/18/11 at 12:07 pm to Boats n Hose
I look forward to hearing the reviews. I ordered a 1200 lm cree from dealextreme.com. Should be in soon.
Posted on 7/18/11 at 5:19 pm to LSU_Lou
Got my CREE in...and now I have a question. Which way does the battery go in? My didn't come with any paper or diagram, only the batteries are marked + and -
Edit- answer was on page 5. Man this thing is bright!
Edit- answer was on page 5. Man this thing is bright!
This post was edited on 7/18/11 at 5:49 pm
Posted on 7/18/11 at 6:25 pm to Boats n Hose
quote:
Man this thing is bright!
Posted on 7/18/11 at 7:02 pm to Boats n Hose
No fires or smoke? Battery worked okay?
Posted on 7/18/11 at 7:49 pm to LSU_Lou
Nope the batteries came charged. The frame feels a little cheap, but it's super bright. It's like a spotlight and floodlight in one, the middle has a circle that is ultra bright and then the rest is dimmer, but it's still way brighter than my 5 LED Cabelas light I'd been using. Definitely worth the $20. I'm waiting for it to get dark and go play around with it
Posted on 7/18/11 at 9:09 pm to Boats n Hose
I did have some battery issues.
I bought five flashlights. Of those, 3 of the 10 batteries did not charge.
I'm in love with the flashlight, so I went to battery world to replace the ones that don't work.
The result is that the flashlight is even brighter. I didn't expect that........
Probably due to better quality batteries.
Hmph!!
I bought five flashlights. Of those, 3 of the 10 batteries did not charge.
I'm in love with the flashlight, so I went to battery world to replace the ones that don't work.
The result is that the flashlight is even brighter. I didn't expect that........
Probably due to better quality batteries.
Hmph!!
Posted on 7/18/11 at 9:34 pm to WAR TIGER
The first battery I had worked fine. This thing is pretty amazing for $20, I could use the damn thing to spot frogs 
Gonna put the other one in tonight and charge it to make sure.
How long does it take to charge fully? Is this a lithium battery? My lithium cordless drill batteries charge in about 45 minutes so I just went off of that, left it in for 2 hours. It had a charge initially though.
Gonna put the other one in tonight and charge it to make sure. How long does it take to charge fully? Is this a lithium battery? My lithium cordless drill batteries charge in about 45 minutes so I just went off of that, left it in for 2 hours. It had a charge initially though.
Posted on 7/18/11 at 10:59 pm to Boats n Hose
How much did the battery replacements cost? I fried one of mine by putting a reverse charge on it
Posted on 7/18/11 at 11:06 pm to Boats n Hose
BnH,
a six page thread on flash lights? worth the read?
a six page thread on flash lights? worth the read?
Posted on 7/19/11 at 12:56 am to DieselTiger1
definitely worth the read diesel
Posted on 7/19/11 at 5:59 am to TexasTiger34
quote:
definitely worth the read diesel
Yea definitely. Or just order the CREE k8 from thanksjhester's eBay link on the first page to save time, because you probably will once you read the whole thread anyway
ETA I ordered mine from this US seller instead, arrived in 3 days
This post was edited on 7/19/11 at 6:01 am
Posted on 7/19/11 at 10:13 am to Boats n Hose
ok, I broke down and ordered one of these bastards
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