Head Lights - Petzl MYO XP

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Head Lights - Petzl MYO XP

#1 Post by Mick001 »

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I know there has been some discussion on headlights recently and there seems to be a wide varity of makes out there and also price/opinions.
However I have been doing some looking around and this one seems to be very well priced for what it does. (Approx £52.00) and takes 3 AA Batteries, hence you are not paying for a recharagable battery pack.

Its not waterproof but is water resistant and has up to 150 lumens on the boost setting. (4 settings in total and 100hrs at optimium)

Does anyone have one of these and how do you rate it.

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#2 Post by fishface »

get yourself a ultra, you only live once and when you die all your money will go to someone else
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#3 Post by beachcaster »

not if you dont have any !!!it wont????
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#4 Post by eric »

dont get he myo, ive heard of a few lads who have had the button to swith it on break. the lenser, is in your price range and its a top lamp. get some rechargeable batteries of ebay and your set!
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#5 Post by eyesreilly »

fishface wrote:get yourself a ultra, you only live once and when you die all your money will go to someone else



What money???????
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#6 Post by fishface »

in your case dave ,i know your leaving me all your gear, as im leaving mine to you :lol: :lol:
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#7 Post by BigPhil »

myself and a few friends have the myo xp, cant complain, all the light you need for close work on beaches and its lightweight, some others in the club use the princeston apex, these are a bit brighter, but slightly bulkier, again ,good lamp.
the ultras, etc are all smashing bright headlights, but some would argue that they can be too bright and strong at times for just fishing!!!
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#8 Post by eyesreilly »

fishface wrote:in your case dave ,i know your leaving me all your gear, as im leaving mine to you :lol: :lol:


I'm getting the better deal so :wink:
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#9 Post by eyesreilly »

BigPhil wrote:the ultras, etc are all smashing bright headlights, but some would argue that they can be too bright and strong at times for just fishing!!!


I'd agree,,,they would have been great in London during the Blitz for spotting the Luftwaffe :lol:
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#10 Post by Mick001 »

Thanks lads, I was also looking at the Petzl Duo 14 Led - again any comments/details appreciated

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#11 Post by shamoo0804 »

Have the princeton tec apex myself, grand headlight and I dont find it too heavy/bulky when wearing it, but does seem to eat batteries - should get myself some rechargeables I guess
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#12 Post by Mick001 »

Thanks Mark - I will check this one out...

Must get out soon, maybe next week..
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#13 Post by shamoo0804 »

No worries mick you can get a look at it next time we are out.

Tides should be ok again next week, so should get a couple of sessions in.

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