Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Headlamp AND Helmetlamp

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Thunder Dan
11-05-09, 07:37 AM
I did some searching on this sub-forum and couldn’t find what I was looking for, so here it goes –

Aside from being a dedicated cyclist, I am also a dedicated climber. I own several bar mounted lights for cycling and also own a nice headlamp for climbing. However, without a bunch of tinkering, there is no cross-compatibility between the application of these devices.

I am looking for a light that I can wear on my helmet while mountain biking for close-up visibility (again, I already have several bar mounted lights), but that I can also throw into my climbing pack as a backup headlamp in the event my main headlamp were to fail. The closest thing I’ve found to a headlamp that does double-duty as a bike helmet lamp is the Petzl Tikka for which they make this “ADAPT” kit (http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/headlamps/tikka-zipka-tactikka-accessories-0/adapt-tikka-family). HOWEVER, having a big doofy looking piece of plastic semi-permanently stuck to your helmet means that is blocks ventilation holes, cannot be easily removed and applied to one of your other helmets, entrusts the security of whatever adhesive they’ve chosen to strongly adhere to the ridges & irregularities of your helmet, and did I say it looked doofy?

Anyhow, does anyone have any suggestions? Please!

CCrew
11-05-09, 10:14 AM
Niterider makes dual purpose lamps. Heck, the Magicshine can be purchased with a helmet mount. I don't see the issue here?
oldranger
11-05-09, 10:41 AM
PT EOS is available in a bike model. It also includes a headstrap which fits beautifully on my climbing helmet. EOS is a nice lamp, not as bright as some bike lights, but it is really versatile.

Thunder Dan
11-05-09, 10:42 AM
Niterider makes dual purpose lamps. Heck, the Magicshine can be purchased with a helmet mount. I don't see the issue here?

At the risk of being offensive, or perhaps inadvertently critiquing the clarity of my own post, I am looking for a HEADlamp (to wear sans helmet) that also doubles as a bike HELMET lamp. I have a Magicshine and, in fact, use it both as a handlebar lamp AND helmet lamp, so that's not my quandary...
Thunder Dan
11-05-09, 10:50 AM
PT EOS is available in a bike model. It also includes a headstrap which fits beautifully on my climbing helmet. EOS is a nice lamp, not as bright as some bike lights, but it is really versatile.

Thanks for the info. I had looked at the EOS before but missed that part in the description. PT should really do themselves a favor and boast about this light's features a bit more! Thanks again!
barturtle
11-05-09, 11:08 AM
The Planet Bike Sport Spot includes bar, head and helmet mounts. I find it great to fill in the near-field while my NiteRider Ultrafazer Max takes care of most everything else (sure the NiteRider could use a bit more throw, but it's spread makes me like it a lot more than the Planet Bike Blaze 1W).
Glynis27
11-05-09, 12:31 PM
What about the Dinotte 400L? They make a headband mount and the 400L is a fantastic light.

http://store.dinottelighting.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=dinotte&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=759090602&Count2=676231026

Just go down to Parts & Accessories. The last item on the list is the headband.



This is the light I wear on my head. The headband fits right over my helmet. I have the 400L on my bars.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=338733
I'm not sure you can find this light anymore, but maybe something similar.
PaulRivers
11-06-09, 02:47 PM
What about the Dinotte 400L? They make a headband mount and the 400L is a fantastic light.

http://store.dinottelighting.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=dinotte&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=759090602&Count2=676231026

Just go down to Parts & Accessories. The last item on the list is the headband.



This is the light I wear on my head. The headband fits right over my helmet. I have the 400L on my bars.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=338733
I'm not sure you can find this light anymore, but maybe something similar.

I was just going to post about the Dinotte 400L myself. It's definitely on the expensive end, and it puts out a ton of light. There are high, medium, and low settings, but not sure how much light you need for climbing (would low still be to much light?).

I just used it last week with the head band mount for mountain biking (though I'm not a "serious" mountain biker) - as long as I removed the helmet visor, the 400L headband worked great to hold the light on the helmet. Easy on, easy off (once I got the tension adjusted). And of course you can wear the headband on your head without a helmet as well.