any Flashlight Hobbyists?

[Koing]

My ex lost my A2 when she lost her purse. That's what I get for putting my stuff in there.

I want the A2 LED at some point. I have the E2DL and E1B, and love them both.

To all the "flashlights are not a hobby" people, while it might not be normal it definitely is a hobby. First off, the higher end flashlights have electronics controlling the output and regulating the light. Also, modding them with aftermarket LED's/bulbs can change the characteristics of it. Oh, and there definitely is a use for various lights. I carry one with me daily, and while I've never needed to use it in a critical situation they can save your life.

http://www.surefire.com/truestories

http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/sesent/00/keyrf5/99/strfnbr/6

As with anything, there can be enjoyment from modding them.

I have a SureFire 6P and a E1B and love it

Thinking of getting a Fenix that uses 1 AA or 2xAA also...

It's cool to have bright lights that you can pack in your daily work bag, your gym bag and to take when camping that you know are going to last and are splash proof . Sick that a mate bought a few cheap ones off ebay (can't remember the brand) but dropped one and it broke and he was lightless on his trip. Not a good situation to be in.

I don't mind spending £££ on a decent light. Different interests for diffferent people. F0ck spending £200 on a graphics card, I won't get any use out of it as I don't game on my pc or dropping £1k on a car brake kit or more. I track my car but with £1k I can do more track days and I'm not up to the level where my brakes are limiting me.

Koing

 

[BabaBooey]

Save up some more $$ and get a good light...

I love my FENIX TA30 and got it for around $79 last spring.

 

[jlee]

Are you a cop? If so then I see why you would be into flashlights. Do you sit around with other pigs talking about which flashlight is best for beating people over the head with?

Flashlights as a hobby sounds like a joke to me.

I'm not "into flashlights", and you are an idiot.

 

[soulcougher73]

No, is there seriously a group of people who are enthusiastic about flashlights? I mean, really?

I have to go with this. Who is that excited over a flash light lol. I mean they are handy and all. But a hobby? Get a life people lol

PS: Im in the need of a good less then $40 flashlight. Any advice from the hobbyists? True story.

 

[GlacierFreeze]

Flashlights as a hobby sounds like a joke to me.

Me too. Allow me to LOL.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

I have to go with this. Who is that excited over a flash light lol. I mean they are handy and all. But a hobby? Get a life people lol

PS: Im in the need of a good less then $40 flashlight. Any advice from the hobbyists? True story.

Funny how you say "get a life people", then right after ask for the same peoples advice.

Kind of shitty IMHO.

 

[zerocool1]

Mag-lites are pathetic compared to the newer more powerful lights. It's like how Macs are better than every PC in existence.

that's contradictory

 

[soulcougher73]

Funny how you say "get a life people", then right after ask for the same peoples advice.

Kind of shitty IMHO.

Well if their life is flashlights what better people to ask And i was semi joking hence the smily face. I think its an odd hobby personally, but whatever floats their boats.

 

[Minjin]

ITT: People who struggle with the fact that people can be different and like different things.

 

[mugs]

I'm looking for the brightest "long distance" (don't really care about flood, or "being seen") Flashlight i can get for $40 shipped.
I've heard good stuff about the MTE Flashlights, what do you guys think of the one this guy is selling? http://cgi.ebay.com/MTE-SSC-P7-D-LE...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2ea9072fde

what would you recommend?

Does it need to be compact and easily portable? Because you can get a big battery powered spotlight from Costco that'll blow any small flashlight out of the water.

I have to go with this. Who is that excited over a flash light lol. I mean they are handy and all. But a hobby? Get a life people lol

PS: Im in the need of a good less then $40 flashlight. Any advice from the hobbyists? True story.

Brinkman Maxfire LX, should be less than $20 at Target or Walmart if they still sell them. It's almost an exact replica of a Surefire G2, but it has a clicky tailcap instead of a twisty. You press once to turn it on, press again to turn it off. With a twisty tailcap you push and hold to turn it on, or twist and it'll stay on (then twist back to turn it off).

It's an ideal flashlight for someone who doesn't care about flashlights. It takes CR123A batteries; I suggest getting them from batterystation.com.

 

[clamum]

Mag-Lite... lulz. I guess that works if you want shit and a backup club (talking about the D cell ones).

Check out Fenix flashlights.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Flashlight hobbiest? I didn't know there was such a thing...

 

[nerp]

I have to go with this. Who is that excited over a flash light lol. I mean they are handy and all. But a hobby? Get a life people lol

Why kind of sorry-ass loser sits around playing VIDEO GAMES? What a waste of time and money. Hahah. who the fuck gets excited about games? A hobby? Pathetic. Get a life people lol.

 

[aceO07]

Do some researching here. http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=45

I like flashlights because I used to do lots of hiking and camping. A good flashlight/headlamp is very useful for outdoors. Good luck going down a trail or setting up a tent without a decent light.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

idiots who said flashlights can't be a hobby, you're the loser sitting at a computer on a computer forum trolling. you're the losers, loser.

anyway, it does need to be compact and as light as possible. i'm thinking of the MTE/Aurora 900 lumen light from DealExtreme for $35. Anyone have any better deal/price? I know fenix makes great lights, just more expensive that what i want to spend.
Aurora
MTE

i'm also looking for a good set of recharageable batteries for these lights, anyone have recommendations?

 

[BoberFett]

No it is not. Your inability to comprehend other peoples' interests is bizarre.

I got a Fenix flashlight on my keychain.. It is brighter than a 3 D-cell maglight. It is ridiculously useful in all sorts of situations.

I'm sure it's extremely useful. For shining light on things just like thousands of other brands of flashlights.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

I'm sure it's extremely useful. For shining light on things just like thousands of other brands of flashlights.

just like all computers can do the same thing, browse the internet and watch porn. just like thousands of other computers!

 

[Mike Gayner]

idiots who said flashlights can't be a hobby, you're the loser sitting at a computer on a computer forum trolling. you're the losers, loser.

Wow, calm yourself dude. I think people (like myself) don't understand flashlight "hobbyists" because it's just a tool. It's like being a screwdriver hobbyist or a socket wrench hobbyist. I can understand people with vocational interests - eg when my brothers was mechanic-ing, he had a strong interest in good quality tools. But not to the extent of joining forums to discuss the latest Snap On range. That's just weird.

 

[Capt Caveman]

I'm sure it's extremely useful. For shining light on things just like thousands of other brands of flashlights.

Elite? :biggrin:

 

[BoberFett]

just like all computers can do the same thing, browse the internet and watch porn. just like thousands of other computers!

Would you consider someone a computer hobbyist if they just bought a Dell every few years to surf their porn?

Electronics is a hobby. Build your own sweet flashlight using a bunch of parts from Radio Shack, that's a hobby and a cool one at that. Buying a flashlight somebody else made is not a hobby. You're a consumer, not a hobbyist.

Shit, I buy milk every week. Am I a milk hobbyist? There are lots of different types and uses of milk. There's skim, 1%, 2%, whole. You can put it in cereal, bake with it, drink it straight. Sometimes I drink it from a glass, other times I might put some in a Thermos. Damn, I should start a milk forum.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Wow, calm yourself dude. I think people (like myself) don't understand flashlight "hobbyists" because it's just a tool. It's like being a screwdriver hobbyist or a socket wrench hobbyist. I can understand people with vocational interests - eg when my brothers was mechanic-ing, he had a strong interest in good quality tools. But not to the extent of joining forums to discuss the latest Snap On range. That's just weird.

There are plenty of hardware forums where tools are discuused, you just don't know about them.

In regards, to lights. Based on the application, weather conditions, size/weight and many other factors may dictate what kind of light you need.

When I go mountain biking at night, I use one set of lights. Cycling lights can cost hundreds of dollars, shouldn't I go somewhere to get feedback/reviews/etc?

When I go running at night, I use a different set of lights if I'm running along the river and a different one if I'm trail running.

Hobbyist? No. But I do want to know what the best light to buy for the application.

 

[BoberFett]

Hobbyist? No. But I do want to know what the best light to buy for the application.

Exactly, you're an informed consumer. Not a hobbyist. Nothing wrong with that.

What's odd is considering flashlights a hobby.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Electronics is a hobby. Build your own sweet flashlight using a bunch of parts from Radio Shack, that's a hobby and a cool one at that. Buying a flashlight somebody else made is not a hobby. You're a consumer, not a hobbyist.

Incorrect. If you buy a single flashlight, maybe. But if you spend time researching, discussing and buying numerous lights b/c you have an interest in them, it's a hobby.

Is collecting baseball cards a hobby or is one just a consumer? Based on your poor definition, one is just a consumer of baseball cards.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Exactly, you're an informed consumer. Not a hobbyist. Nothing wrong with that.

What's odd is considering flashlights a hobby.

Not really. If you read the candlepowerforums, many folks have been able to modify existing lights - replacing the type of bulb, battery types, etc to get brighter lights, longer battery life, able to keep it's charge in cold weather, etc... b/c no current light exists or is too expensive.

In regards to bike lighting, many folks have developed their own ghetto light systems to save money, develop a better product and/or b/c it's a hobby.

 

[BoberFett]

I can see your point of view, but it still seems odd to me. To each their own.