Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Zebralight H30 as helmet light ?

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Hi all,
Since this place always brings good advice I wanted to ask a question.
I have been using a handlebar mounted Fenix Pd3 Q5 for a few months now. As excellent as this light may be, I would like to get a second light source on my helmet.
Now, I cam across the Zebralight H30 wwhich seems like a very light, very small and interesting light. Has anyone had any experience with this light? What do you think of it?
Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.
socalrider
01-05-09, 07:34 PM
The H30 would be a good choice for a helmet light..Here is a review of the H30.. I use one for running and it is superlight.. You could easily use velcro straps to attach to a helmet..
http://www.light-reviews.com/zebralight_h30/
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=194427
I personally would look at the H60 which uses 18650 batteries, but you can get 4 hour of burn time in high mode of 110 lumens.. The max mode of 190 lumens has a 10 minute timer that reverts to the 110 lumen mode.
see more info at: http://www.zebralight.com
Thank you very much socalrider. I was thinking more about the H30 because I already have CR123 batteries and the needed charger.
socalrider
01-06-09, 01:34 AM
you can use standard 123's or rcr123's.. You get about 90 minutes with rechargeables.. The Battery Station and AW rechargeables fit the best.. The Trustfire and Ultrafire are a little tight.. If you use primaries you can 2.5 hours on high mode..
Thanks a lot.
Since you seem to know this light quite well, do you know if I can easily fit the clamp on my helmet without the headband or if I'll to find another solution?
edit: oops...I had not seen your velcro recommandation...my bad.
socalrider
01-07-09, 01:45 AM
If you have a local REI, they sell 12 and 18 inch velcro straps.. They cost about 3.00 each.. I would get one of each size and through trial and error you will find which one works the best.. They keep the velcro straps in the bike accessories department..