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    colint
    On the comeback trail
    Posted: 12th Nov 2010, 17:01
    Does anybody where a head torch ? It's pretty dark where I live, not many street lights etc and toying with getting one, just wondering how much a decent one would cost 
     
    Does anybody where a head torch ? It's pretty dark where I live, not many street lights etc and toying with getting one, just wondering how much a decent one would cost
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    John Bach
    ready for my 6th consecutive Snowdonia marathon
    Posted: 17th Nov 2010, 16:21
    I recently bought an Alpkit Gamma headtorch (cost £12.50 and delivered within 2 days) and think that it is excellent, although I've been told that the batteries don't last very long with the full beam (and back led light) on. 
     
    I recently bought an Alpkit Gamma headtorch (cost £12.50 and delivered within 2 days) and think that it is excellent, although I've been told that the batteries don't last very long with the full beam (and back led light) on.
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    Squeak
    interested in the technical aspects of running, biometrics and form
    Posted: 5th Dec 2010, 22:02
    I've used a number of head torches and currently run with the Silva Trail Runner Headlamp which I really like the lamp is on the front and the batterys are on the back which makes it really well balanced.
The beam is strong and wide enough to see more than just where your running, it's a great product imho 
     
    I've used a number of head torches and currently run with the Silva Trail Runner Headlamp which I really like the lamp is on the front and the batterys are on the back which makes it really well balanced.
The beam is strong and wide enough to see more than just where your running, it's a great product imho
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    MikeR
    Posted: 27th Dec 2010, 15:52
    Energizer Extreme Cree
80 Lumens

hasnt let me down yet 
     
    Energizer Extreme Cree
80 Lumens

hasnt let me down yet
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    rossatron
    Powered by cake
    Posted: 18th Mar 2011, 02:20
    Petzl Myo XP

Keep an eye on ebay for cheap deals.

I love running in the dark with a headtorch - makes the run far more focussed as you can only see those few feet ahead of you. 
     
    Petzl Myo XP

Keep an eye on ebay for cheap deals.

I love running in the dark with a headtorch - makes the run far more focussed as you can only see those few feet ahead of you.
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    manc_stu
    Posted: 1st Apr 2011, 00:49
    I too have a Alpkit Gamma bought recently, very impressed large range of functions, very bright, excellent for the price.  Not used it for running yet but used it for everything else(walking, reading in bed, motorbike rally in Feb) much better than the Petzl Tikka (£30)its replaced.

Stu 
     
    I too have a Alpkit Gamma bought recently, very impressed large range of functions, very bright, excellent for the price.  Not used it for running yet but used it for everything else(walking, reading in bed, motorbike rally in Feb) much better than the Petzl Tikka (£30)its replaced.

Stu
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    Mark
    In my mind I run faster & further.....
    Posted: 17th Apr 2011, 12:37
    Petzl make some good ones, they are about £20+ or so, I've used them for running and Mountain Rescue, for outdoor activities Petzl are the benchmark. Petzl are adjustable, comfortable, durable and an assortment of colours, can't fault them!
You can buy cheaper but be careful, not always a bargain, comfortable, easy to use or durable.
Take a look at on-line outdoor/camping sites or your local outdoor store.
Mark 
    [signature]Registered Nurse, Ex-Army Combat Medic, Ex-Mountain Rescue Medic, Runner for over 30 years. 
    Petzl make some good ones, they are about £20+ or so, I've used them for running and Mountain Rescue, for outdoor activities Petzl are the benchmark. Petzl are adjustable, comfortable, durable and an assortment of colours, can't fault them!
You can buy cheaper but be careful, not always a bargain, comfortable, easy to use or durable.
Take a look at on-line outdoor/camping sites or your local outdoor store.
Mark
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