Went for a night ride and thought it would be nice to have a helmet mounted light. What are the best options? don't really want to wire in to sled so prefer a battery option.
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Cyclops
http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/
Also on here under manufacturers
http://www.snowest.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=360
http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/
Also on here under manufacturers
http://www.snowest.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=360
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I second the Cyclops lights... Darryl, the owner, is very fussy about the details and quality of the products that he sells...and he supports the forums.
They have a very nice LED helmet mount light that comes complete with batteries, mounts etc.
Single and dual versions.
http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/dirt-bike-helmet-mount.html
They have a very nice LED helmet mount light that comes complete with batteries, mounts etc.
Single and dual versions.
http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/dirt-bike-helmet-mount.html
I have a plug in halogen, but if you want the ultimate budget light, get one or two of these Energizer LED headlights. I picked up 2 of the 200 lumen versions for $10 each at Menards last week. They were on sale at 50% off. I'm still contemplating the best way to mount them, but they're really bright. I have the 250 lumen version for hunting. They're $25, but I bought on sale for $15.
Tuneman do those energizers come with any kind of adhesive at all? We try not to ride at night but there are those rides that turn into an adventure and would love to have something affordable like these to throw on. If you figure out a good way to mount them so they would be removable please post it up! Nothing like trying to pick a line in the trees when its dark with only a headlight.
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+ for Cyclops
I have the HID one. I cut off their connectors and soldered my own on so I could use a bunch of 3S lipo batteries I have for RC car stuff.
You can wire it to the sled but i just put a battery in my pack. lasts about 2 hours on a 5000mah 3S lipo.
I have the HID one. I cut off their connectors and soldered my own on so I could use a bunch of 3S lipo batteries I have for RC car stuff.
You can wire it to the sled but i just put a battery in my pack. lasts about 2 hours on a 5000mah 3S lipo.
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Check out Frankensled light out of Canada very nice product thx wayne
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Frankensled for the win!!!!
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Frankensled here to very bright & no cords
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1527/3283/products/Helmet_Cleaned_1024x1024.jpg?v=1475617393
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1527/3283/products/Helmet_Cleaned_1024x1024.jpg?v=1475617393
The Lead Dog has worked for me
for the past 10 years.
It is wired to the sled so no batteries.
https://helmetlight.com/product-category/lead-dog-helmet-light/
for the past 10 years.
It is wired to the sled so no batteries.
https://helmetlight.com/product-category/lead-dog-helmet-light/
+ for Cyclops
I have the HID one. I cut off their connectors and soldered my own on so I could use a bunch of 3S lipo batteries I have for RC car stuff.
You can wire it to the sled but i just put a battery in my pack. lasts about 2 hours on a 5000mah 3S lipo.
This is the light I use for night moto and search and rescue work. 1900 lumens of long throw HID with 3 hour batteries that can be daisy chained for longer run times. The others mentioned are a big step down from this but have their merits for ease of use or cost.
Looks this light may no longer be offered after looking at his web sight.
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Currently have a lead dog set up, like to get rid of the cord, that frankensled set up is nice, little speedy, maybe xmas:face-icon-small-ton
+ for Cyclops
I have the HID one. I cut off their connectors and soldered my own on so I could use a bunch of 3S lipo batteries I have for RC car stuff.
You can wire it to the sled but i just put a battery in my pack. lasts about 2 hours on a 5000mah 3S lipo.
Sure looks like you're shinin' coon with it pointed like that.
We have a few Lead Dog set-ups for 10 yrs. A batt pack would be nice if you want to use it away from the sled, but if you will be out for longer duration (longer than planned?) then one that is powered from the snowmachine is better as it won't die before you get in (or run outta gas).
We usually have the little Energizer style for working on sled, shoveling, or walking out.
I remember the first time I seen the small Energizer style, I was shoveling a path out in a swamp years ago, while my chum was on the other side (sideways) dooing the same thing. I was in complete dark, and would flash a flashlight quick, check my progress and then have another go at it. Of course you want to get out first eh?
But then I looked over yonder, and my chum has a coon light on his head! :face-icon-small-blu
The next year (or ??) I was all ready with a Lead Dog (secret) :face-icon-small-hap and before we headed out on what we knew would be an all day/half the night explotitory run, he spotted the (blacK) velcro on my (black) helmet and asked if I had some sorta light that I was sticking on there? Piss me off! :face-icon-small-fro
The Lead dogs are (at least usta be) built kinda cheaply. They throw light, but the plastic isn't the most forgiving.
On the other hand, the whole light glows red and can be seen from all around and behind you. This is VERY nice so that your chums can see where you are at - especially following in the trees - as any tailight that you may have is not seen doo to billowing snow.
Makes breaking trail much better both FWD and behind!
I don't know if any of the others have a "tail light".
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I'm not exactly sure what that even means lol.
But if you mean its pointed up high? its not... Its pretty much lined with the contour of the goggle opening, I used this setup in the 25 hours of starvation ridge race last year.
My Cameras when mounted have a similar up angle to them. You'll find out quick if you put it "level" or something that your pointed straight at the ground all the time.... lots of practice and tweaking. But lining it up with the goggle opening is a good ballpark to get the angle right.
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His new LED ones may be better anyway...?
Smaller, lighter, cheaper, and probably last longer.
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"Shinin' Coon" is the illegal (only if you get caught) practice of "hunting" coon w/o dogs. Just randomly shining your lights in the trees, looking for eyes looking back at you.
Any self respecting 50+ yr old redneck would know that.... :face-icon-small-con
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