Helmet light for hitting the trails

[OliverAmoros]

Hi
So i'm getting some money towards a light for my birthday. This will be the first decent light i've bought so want to make sure i'm getting a good one.
The Exposure Joy stick has been recommended:
http://www.wiggle.co...unt/5360054910/

but i've also found this one which seems comparable and a bit cheaper:
http://www.wiggle.co...ess/5360053110/

Anyone had experience with either or can recommend any other in a similar price range 100 - 200£s

Many thanks

 

[ufkacbln]

I used the Joystick - until my wife nicked it!

The versatility of this light is the compact size, the sheer qaulity and the run times. You can also extend this for a reasonable price with a "piggyback" battery.

 

[OliverAmoros]

I used the Joystick - until my wife nicked it!

The versatility of this light is the compact size, the sheer qaulity and the run times. You can also extend this for a reasonable price with a "piggyback" battery.

Thanks Cunobelin. Dare I ask why your wife took your Joystick?

Yes a few people have recommended the Exposure products but suggested I go one up and get the 'Diablo'. Although I notice this years Joystick has been upgraded to 300lumins.

 

[Norm]

I have a Joystick and I'd recommend them. Actually, I have two as the wife wanted to nick the first, so I got her one for her birthday.

I use a head-mounted Joystick and a bike mounted Maxx-D, both on low or medium most of the time, which gives plenty of power for me to ride off-road. If you are getting a Joystick as a head-light, then I can also recommend the headstrap (safer than a helmet mount) and a RedEye Micro.

 

[ufkacbln]

Thanks Cunobelin. Dare I ask why your wife took your Joystick?

Yes a few people have recommended the Exposure products but suggested I go one up and get the 'Diablo'. Although I notice this years Joystick has been upgraded to 300lumins.

She commutes on a Brompton and with the ease of clipping in and out of the small fitting was ideal. She wanted a commuting light and as soon as she saw the Joystick that was it... it now sits on her Brompton

 

[OliverAmoros]

Cheers Guys

I went for the Exposure Diablo MkII... 900(count 'em) lumins. Arrived yesterday. Forgot I was wearing it last night and have blinded several people already. Looking forward to testing it on the trails tonight.

 

[Patombr]

Can I say the prices are extortionate. I bought one from china 5 months ago 600 lumina and fits on my helmet. Price £9.99 plus 8 pound p& p. The burn time is 2 to 6 hours. I bought I hope light a month before I got the one from china to be honest the china one excels.

 

[Muddy Ground]

Or there's good old Maplin. If you Google "tactical light" there are one or two people out there doing 200 lumen torches for around £50 that stand the test of time. The Chinese import stuff is a bit hit and miss, and personally I'd rather avoid them - all well and good until you get one with a dodgy charger.

www.muddyground.blogspot.com

 

[Gixxerman]

I got a CREE one from Lidl for a tenner. It is mega bright and has 2 modes. Mega bright for 4 hours or bright for 40 hours. Only problem is it takes AAA batteries, which you can only get up to 900mAH. Would have much preferred to have it take AA's.