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N@Z · 10-16-2004, 05:09 AM

This is what I like about Head-Fi's lounge, you always get something new!

Actually cigarette lighters & sunglasses sounds more plausible than flashlights. I did collect these at one time or another!

Head Creep · 10-16-2004, 05:51 AM

The site isn't loading for me, not sure why...

As for absurd forums, I think someone should start up a forum for water. Reviews of different brands, mods, etc.

ls20 · 10-16-2004, 06:10 AM

imn all about inova

have an x1... its AWESOME...brilliant spot... AA battery... tiny..waterproof (ive dived with it :-x)... just terrific

had an x5 for a while... great size...

i want an x0 but dont have money

strohmie · 10-16-2004, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by gsferrari

Flashlights? What next? Cigarette lighter Forums? Sunglasses forums?

I can only hope you were joking.

Those are actually pretty common. Much more common than headphone websites.

Sad to say I've considered buying an LED torch before, and might given some extra money. You can't spell "geek" without EE, says the electrical engineer.

bLue_oNioN · 10-16-2004, 06:20 AM

Strohmie - it's SO COLD here

I'm already starting to feel kind of sick, and this is three blankets on top of me!! =/
Supposed to drop down to 32*F at 5 in the morning later today... Do you reckon it'll start snowing sometime soon?

I did wind up buying an LED flashlight actually -- the Inova X5T-HA. It was a custom batch run for a client with some "mission-specific twists" (among some other changes, they made it so that it's Type III Anodized, which is why on the bottom it says "I performed a scratch test with my Benchmade pocket knife, but could not scratch the finish of the light. It feels like glass.")

I see that they jacked the price up though... probably because they're running out?

tattoou2 · 10-16-2004, 08:28 AM

I've been a member over at CPF (Candlepower Forums) for almost two years now and used to collect mostly custom-made lights. The guys over there are as knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and trustworthy as most of us here at Head-Fi. CPF is a great place. All my experiences there have been very positive.

Believe me, flashlights are as addictive, fun, and "wallet-thinning" as headphones and audio gear.

strohmie · 10-16-2004, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by bLue_oNioN

Strohmie - it's SO COLD here
I'm already starting to feel kind of sick, and this is three blankets on top of me!! =/
Supposed to drop down to 32*F at 5 in the morning later today... Do you reckon it'll start snowing sometime soon?

Would you believe that I still wear shorts and a t-shirt? I actually walked a couple blocks to a convenience store at about 1am in the same outfit. Yes, I am nuts. For some reason I like the cold.

The first snow of the year usually holds off until early November, but you never know. Morning frost will be making its presence known very soon though, if it hasn't already.

jlo mein · 10-16-2004, 08:32 AM

i have a trusty ol ArcAAA pocket light with my keys thanks to the candlepower forums. I'm sure there are better keyring lights out there now, but at the time everyone was talking about the ArcAAA.

I think its about time i got a new light...something in the pocketable size range...but more light...

comabereni · 10-16-2004, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by tattoou2

I've been a member over at CPF (Candlepower Forums) for almost two years now and used to collect mostly custom-made lights. The guys over there are as knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and trustworthy as most of us here at Head-Fi. CPF is a great place. All my experiences there have been very positive.

Believe me, flashlights are as addictive, fun, and "wallet-thinning" as headphones and audio gear.

I can believe it. I read this thread on CandlePower with, admittedly, a smile on my face as a guy tries to figure out how to spend his $200 on a flashlight. You can substitute every reference to flashlight and model number with a headphone model and it reads exactly like this forum.

This line is especially classic: "Sad that I look at your lights and drool......very very nice....thats one... and I'm very Impressed Mr Bulk, eggggzelent light! Love the lumens gauge pic included!"

tattoou2 · 10-16-2004, 08:55 AM

mmmm....lumens!

The Arcs are great lights (have 3). I like the stuff made by Elektrolumens, and TNC too.