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Old 11-15-08 | 12:32 AM
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agarose2000
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Lack of headstraps to use LED flaslights

I'm continuously amazed at how few people use LED flashlights like the FENIX for cycling, running, hiking, etc. They're so good and so inexpensive that it seems silly to consider anything else.

I have noticed as well a recent proliferation of low-cost LED lights that come on a headstrap as well - by Petzl, Black Diamond, etc. These generally go for $35-$100 and granted are not for cycling use, but none of them get anywhere near the brightness of a Fenix.

It seems to be surprisingly hard to find a good headstrap for the FENIX and similar LED flaslights. I found two possible brands to choose from, and neither of them are great. The Jakstrap does have a nice downward pointing loop so you can aim your Fenix on the path in front of you -great for running.

Are there places where you can get a bigger selection of these headstraps for flashlights? It seems like a completely untapped market!

And on a related note, why hasn't Fenix moved to specifically market their lights to cyclists and runners? You won't find a single one on display at any major sporting good store, even the "hardcore" ones like REI. Talk about missing a target audience! I'm missing something big here, or else they definitely need to hire new marketing people (or any marketing people?)
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