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re: Have LED Light Bars Gotten Out of Control?

Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:50 am to
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
28039 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:50 am to
The lights aren't that expensive. And I already have the kayak rigged up with a trolling motor. I think it would be fun.
Posted by maisweh
Member since Jan 2014
4059 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:52 am to
quote:

There's a 4x4 F150 driving around Houma with two stacked light bars on the roof.

The guy must bleed douche.


seen him at academy the other day, had on white costas and a flatbill.
Posted by reds on reds on reds
Birmingham
Member since Sep 2013
4200 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:56 am to
quote:

There is a white and tan 2009+ F150 King Ranch lifted with black rims and a couple of led light bars on it roaming the LSU area. I everytime I see it.




I know the owner
Posted by geauxcats10
AP
Member since Jul 2010
4195 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:56 am to
quote:

I'm trying to find the thread where geauxcats bought one for his boat. hang tight



It was actually very useful running in the spillway... I could clearly see bank to bank. No need for a q beam. However it is useless in the fog and wide open water.


I sold the boat though.
Posted by geauxcats10
AP
Member since Jul 2010
4195 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:58 am to
quote:

I'm trying to find the thread where geauxcats bought one for his boat. hang tight



It was actually very useful running in the spillway... I could clearly see bank to bank. No need for a q beam. However it is useless in the fog and wide open water.


I sold the boat though.
Posted by YOURADHERE
Member since Dec 2006
8018 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 12:03 pm to
You should be good. LED light bars on boats should be OB approved.
Posted by Citica8
Duckroost, LA
Member since Dec 2012
3665 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 12:08 pm to
My buddy has a cheap Chinese knockoff on his boat 18-24". I think he paid $60 for it. It's really good for narrow canals and bayous, but like others said fog and open water is pretty useless.

...they gave you a card?
Posted by SabiDojo
Open to any suggestions.
Member since Nov 2010
83922 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 12:13 pm to
quote:

Especially when you ride around with it turned on in broad daylight.


I've never seen this, but it's stupid. Why waste the bulbs?
Posted by Judge Smails
Native Son of NELA
Member since Mar 2008
5515 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 12:57 pm to
Saw a hatchback VW with a light bar on it two days ago - I just
Posted by 34venture
Buffer Zone
Member since Mar 2010
11369 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:20 pm to
quote:

they gave you a card?


Yeah, you?
Posted by Kill Switch
Miamisburg, OH
Member since Sep 2010
2387 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:20 pm to
Yep, I've seen a Chevy Malibu around Natchez with one mounted above the windshield.
Posted by REB BEER
Laffy Yet
Member since Dec 2010
16164 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:37 pm to
quote:

I was actually about to order one to put on my boat. Would I have to relinquish my OB card if that happened?


Boats ok, trucks not so much.

Signed,
the OB
Posted by Citica8
Duckroost, LA
Member since Dec 2012
3665 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:54 pm to
Sadly Where do I apply?
Posted by 34venture
Buffer Zone
Member since Mar 2010
11369 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 2:17 pm to
I'll let you know when the next round of voting occurs.

quote:

Boats ok, trucks not so much.

Signed,
the OB


But, but, what if I put it on the T-Top. Oh, the horror.
This post was edited on 2/27/15 at 2:19 pm
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
39394 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 2:52 pm to
That would be legit. I would love to Rigid Duallys on the t-top
Posted by YOURADHERE
Member since Dec 2006
8018 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 2:59 pm to
As the unofficial official OB LED lightbar ambassador I'll compile a list of acceptable/nonacceptable light bar options.


OB Accepted Use:
Boats, T tops OK'ed
Trucks, in/on bumpers or push/bull bars. Small ones acceptable for reverse lighting purposes
Use on vehicles for work purposes
ATVs or UTVs, placement, style and quantity not regulated

OB Unacceptable Use:
Roof mounted light bars
Hood mounted light bars
Any 2WD vehicle not intended for work purposes


Questionable:
Kayaks or canoes, ruling still needed
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 3:01 pm to
You're right. I never need to see at night in my 2wd truck.
Posted by MrCoachKlein
Member since Sep 2010
10302 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 3:42 pm to
Buddy has one on his surface drive, makes a world of a difference weaving through the timber
Posted by nahtanojc
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2006
980 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:23 pm to
quote:


Questionable:
Kayaks or canoes, ruling still needed


Acceptable


I use one on my Pro Angler when I get out on the water at night. Works wonders for navigating the marsh and does a phenomenal job attracting bait to the kayak. I've started taking a long handled dip net and scooping up cocahoes when needed. Easy to sight reds in the shallows as well.

It's somewhere between 5000-7000 lumens and puts my 150lumen headlight to shame.

I need to tinker with the mounting system a bit, but otherwise I think it was a great addition to the kayak.


Posted by shawnlsu
Member since Nov 2011
23682 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:53 pm to
quote:

Have LED Light Bars Gotten Out of Control?

Ab so fricking lootly
I saw one on the roof of a Honda civic this morning.
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