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Gear / Technical Help => Ask The Tapers => Topic started by: saxophoner on March 18, 2007, 10:34:22 PM
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just got myself one of these. anyone else try using this? keeps your hands free to adjust or search for something in the bag.
(http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/d9/50/Petzl_Tikka_Plus_LED_Headlamp-resized200.jpg)
anyone use these before at shows? i imagine that it emits a fairly bright light so i hope i don't disturb anyone, any thoughts?
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just got myself one of these. anyone else try using this? keeps your hands free to adjust or search for something in the bag.
(http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/d9/50/Petzl_Tikka_Plus_LED_Headlamp-resized200.jpg)
anyone use these before at shows? i imagine that it emits a fairly bright light so i hope i don't disturb anyone, any thoughts?
not that particular brand, but that is what i have in my gear bag. hands free is very helpful. plus it has a red LED for a less intrusive glow. also i can use the carbiner and hook it to things to shine on to the bag when running.
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just a trusty old maglite here. Although I have seen folks add these (http://www.orderoutdoors.com/niteize/litebite.htm) to their maglite to keep from chipping teeth...
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just a trusty old maglite here. Although I have seen folks add these (http://www.orderoutdoors.com/niteize/litebite.htm) to their maglite to keep from chipping teeth...
(http://www.orderoutdoors.com/niteize/lbite1.jpg)
matt damon?? :spin:
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picked up one of these hats at Low's for $20 http://walking.about.com/od/hats/gr/panthercap.htm
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oh....love that hat!
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i've been gently slammed here about about using a headlamp. daryan posted pics form mule 9:30 a few years ago, and the heat was turned up a bit. "we already look like a bunch of geek's", etc...
i love mine and have at least three, since i use them for my day job also, peering around behind racks of audio gear. also, indespenable in theatre, camping, working on car in dark, etc...
the geek shall inherit the section...
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I have a Petzl for night/trail running. Never thought about brining it to shows! My mini maglight works just fine.
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I use one of these guys. It will stay on with one press, so I can just hold it in my mouth if neccessary.
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7222/b000h9cq0q01a18izagsajjwh9.jpg)
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Streamlight Strion (rechargeable)
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I have a petzl, use it for fishing at night. Never thought about using it for taping. I have mini maglight in my bag. I would imagine you could piss some people off if you forget to turn it off, shine someone right in the eyes.
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I keep a Petzl Zipka in the bag. It's small enough to throw in my pocket when I'm done setting up and I can grab it to shine some light on the floor when somebody is walking by. I keep the green lens cover on it so it's not so obnoxious.
(http://alwaysaskwhy.com/jameselee/blog/images/products/Petzl-Zipka-Headlamp.jpg)
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Maglight with the LED replacement and Push Button on/off works for me.
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i use the mini maglight and the belt holder
i cup the end with 2 fingers/thumb and twist turn it on at the same time
using the other 2 fingers i open/close my hand to allow howevwer much light out i want/need
doubles a beating stick ;)
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I've got a wind-up LED flashlight. Never have to worry about the batteries for it... lives in the Orange Box and is quite happy there.
Bonus... chicks seem to dig it when you wind it up, they always wanna touch it!
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000CDT6DC.01-A1NOY9EOR8TXD6._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_V56220842_.jpg)
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i've been gently slammed here about about using a headlamp. daryan posted pics form mule 9:30 a few years ago, and the heat was turned up a bit. "we already look like a bunch of geek's", etc...
i love mine and have at least three, since i use them for my day job also, peering around behind racks of audio gear. also, indespenable in theatre, camping, working on car in dark, etc...
the geek shall inherit the section...
really got guff (sp?) for using one? man, i haven't gotten mine out in the concert scene yet, damned if i'll get wacked for trying to see what in the bag. i got, what i thought, was a nasty look at a WSP concert back in october from a fellow taper when i sparked the bic lighter to check levels... had a jb3 at the time, come to think of it i think that was my first show i taped.
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I have both a red and white version of the Ultra (http://www.glowbug.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=27&products_id=31), and a cheapo Energizer headlamp I received for Xmas a few years ago that has a red/white toggle switch. I prefer the headlamp since it's hands-free and chomping down on the aluminum to hold the Ultra in my mouth isn't the most pleasant experience for me. Yes, the headlamp is geeky, but very functional.
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I keep a Petzl Zipka in the bag. It's small enough to throw in my pocket when I'm done setting up and I can grab it to shine some light on the floor when somebody is walking by. I keep the green lens cover on it so it's not so obnoxious.
(http://alwaysaskwhy.com/jameselee/blog/images/products/Petzl-Zipka-Headlamp.jpg)
This one rocks. I have a regular headband one too which is more comfortable if your wearing it for a while, but the small size of this thing can't be beat. About the size of keys in your pocket, just less pointy.
I like the red lens over a white LED. Preserves your night vision and is usually plenty of quality light. It's a much better quality of light than a lamp with a red LED which is only emits a very narrow frequency light and is harder to see with.
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I use a Princtontec impulse. the thing is cheap, tiny, super bright and clips to the brim of a hat like a head lamp
http://www.princetontec.com/products/index.php?id=22&type=0&use=1
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just a trusty old maglite here. Although I have seen folks add these (http://www.orderoutdoors.com/niteize/litebite.htm) to their maglite to keep from chipping teeth...
(http://www.orderoutdoors.com/niteize/lbite1.jpg)
"Made of FDA Approved Plastic!"
;D