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Flashlight for EUC riding (lemmy.ca)
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I'm looking for a new light for EUC riding. I currently have a SP36 which I find too big and heavy and also a thrunite TC15 that lacks throw and uses a micro USB that I dislike. A buddy of mine uses a Fenix TK16 v2 and it seems to be a good balance of flood and throw, but I dislike the buttons. I really like the features of my SP36 and the single button.

I need good flood and medium throw in order to see further ahead. I looked at hank lights and I'm quite interrested, but I'm new to all this. Through my research, I think a D1K might be a good format. I saw a few people riding EUC that said the D4Sv2 with XPL-HI is best, but this emitter isn't offered anymore.

What do you suggest?

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[–] _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (9 children)

You might also want to ask over in !micromobility@lemmy.world too but my favorite headlamp is a Zebralight W51 - one button, can be powered by a single AA battery (I use Sanyo Eneloops for rechargeable but it's nice to be able to source a battery from anywhere in a pinch), waterproof, lightweight, pocketable, and doubles as a regular flashlight. Good amount of coverage flood-wise but can project decently well, and at the lowest setting it lasts 40 hours.

[–] Zak@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Zebralight W51

You probably mean H51, or H51w. The H53 series is the current equivalent.

I think OP wants something with a little more power. Zebralight has a suitable offering in the SC700d HI. It is, by all accounts excellent, and it is priced accordingly.

[–] _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Shit, you're right, H51w.

That said, yeah Zebralights in general are great. Same for Fenix!

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