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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Clinton, NJ on 9/10/2008
I also have the headlamp with 4 led, but this one seems brighter. Didn't use it enough to wear out the batteries, but if it is anything like my old one it will take multiple trips on high power.
from miami, fl on 8/27/2008
great little headlamp. super light. super bright. it has two settings. and you can tilt the beam up or down. i bought this for my girlfriend and am planning on buying one for myself cause it was so great.
one of the lightest, brightest headlamps i've ever seen. period.
from Boston, MA on 7/15/2008
This light is very bright and great for any hands-free task. Have used it for grilling at night; going to the basement fuse box; biking at dusk/night and other stuff around the house.
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from Michigan on 7/14/2008
This is the 2007 Model of the Black Diamond Spot Headlamp. EMS does not have the 2008 Model on the site yet; whereas most other sites do.
Why it matters:
The 2008 model compared to the 2007 model can shine 1.75 times farther AND lasts 2.5 times longer. This is because the 2008 model uses CREE LED's. [confirmed directly from Black Diamond]
2008: 50 hours @ 70 meters Peak
2007: 20 hours @ 40 meters Peak
Please call us in customer service @ 888.463.6367, check out our website www.ems.com, or visit one of our EMS Retail locations if we can assist you in any way.
from Boulder, CO on 7/14/2008
I use the headlamp primarily for nighttime reading. The light does not bother my partner and it illuminates well for reading. It is fabulous for reading outside in the hottub! I found the instructions for dimming the intensity of the light a little complicated at first, but once I understood it was very simple. The hands free aspect of this headlamp is great. It is, however, a little heavy on the forehead.
from New Hampshire on 7/14/2008
I have used the light for car camping and backpacking. The choice between spot (very bright) and floodlight is very useful. The adjustable brightness extends battery life. Switch is very easy to use.
from Belchertown, MA on 7/13/2008
Originally bought this for hunting but I immediately started to use it at night grilling. My wife doesn't like lights on at night and only uses candles so it works out great for reading or even finding the remote buttons. Great for reading in bed.
from Fresno, CA on 11/23/2007
The beam is as bright as you can get for a 1 watt bulb, comparable to petzl's xp lights. But there is no rubber seal around battery cover so not submersible in water. It is water resistant to spray and rain though. Overall nice light.
from Atlanta, GA on 5/10/2007
Gotta love these LED headlights. Super light for hands-free operation in basements and attics. Too many uses to list.
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from VA on 2/26/2007
This is a good headlamp. On spot mode it has a great range. It is easy to use and light. I was thinking about getting one of the more powerful ones, with a battery on the back, but i think i like the compact nature of this one better.
from Bear, DE on 2/8/2007
This is my first headlamp and first Black Diamond product. I'm using if for running, light hiking, and general fooling around. I expected to need the Hyberbright the most when running due to its longer beam, but have found the 3 Superbright LEDs are as long as I need it plus has side coverage. And with the tilt feature and secure headband, it is stable and lightweight on my head when running. I could see this lamp exceling in many activities.
This is an excellent headlamp. I use only the spot beam and it is very bright. You are visible from quite a distance to vehicles. I would recommend getting a small light to put on the back of the head strap to make you visible from behind.