| I've got one though since upgraded to the 100W (equivalent) HID head off fleabay. Overall very pleased with it, and can't really fault it. A specific advantage of the pro-head is that it takes standard domestic 12V halogen bulb units, which are about a quid each. The glassless ones are far easier to fit. I strongly recommend making or buying a goodman type handle for it. I belt-mounted my battery by making a belt loop from a bit of belt held on by a pair of jubilee clips. The HID is somewhat brighter but a bit big, and nowhere near as good value. For £300 the F2 & pro-head is pretty good going.
On the other hand, Halcyon are knocking out their low-end (relatively) HID for around £350, so that's a valid alternative perhaps, though I think the battery is a somewhat inferior lead-acid. Still, you could DIY any old battery into the Halcyon casing.
What else? Perhaps the Salvo HID all-in-one (not umblical, but small enough). Only seen this on the page.
In a year or two it will be LEDs; maybe already. I've also got the 2-cell Salvo RAT as a backup, and it's good enough to be a main light it must be said.
Hywel  |