i need help finding some stuff

[charmedkelly]

Does anyone know any good Astronomy Shops Online

also i im search of a pretzl(i think its called that) head torch prefferibly (cant spell) with a red light no white

anyone who can help thanks kelly

[PaulG]

Hi Kelly

Just found this on the net

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.alanaecology.com/acatalog/05004-L.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.alanaecology.com/acatalog/Petzl_Tikka_Plus.html&h=200&w=200&sz=38&hl=en&start=2&um=1&usg=__NAihzyTVMufnWnkpsySxic3ad8M=&tbnid=UwRsYEZiv7HHtM:&tbnh=104&tbnw=104&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dastronomy%2Bred%2Bhead%2Btorch%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26cr%3DcountryUK%257CcountryGB%26sa%3DN

Any good ?

Paul

[FLO]

I think this is the one SteveL uses:

http://www.gear-zone.co.uk/eshop/Petzl-Tac-Tikka.html

[gary1968]

HI Kelly,

3 shops I regularly use..............

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/

http://www.telescopesplus.co.uk/

http://www.scsastro.co.uk/index.shtml

All of whom have given great / fast service.

Hope that helps,

Gary

[FLO]

We did look into sourcing these, SteveL really likes his, but the UK distributer wasn't exactly forthcoming. Despite my best efforts I couldn't convince them that the astro market was worthy

If anyone can point us to a good alternative we'll source them then offer them here at a reduced introductory price for SGL members 8)

[Doc]

Thats a shame Steve as I would have bought one off you. They are a great idea.

[FLO]

Yes, we were disappointed too

Still, they can't be the only manufacturer of quality head torches?

[charmedkelly]

i had a look at a head torch 27.99 it was is this good or bad price

[charmedkelly]

umm sorry to be a pain but i am also looking for a cheap flight box to keep my lenses

does anyone know where

i tried maplins but im not really over keen on maplins myself so anywhere elxe wud be fine

[Kai]

I have used a Ever-Ready Energiser Head Torch , Its switchable between white and red and it was a fair bit cheaper than the Petzl one (9.99 i think)

[FLO]

i had a look at a head torch 27.99 it was is this good or bad price

Google for 'Petzl Tac Tikka' and compare the prices

[FLO]

I have used a Ever-Ready Energiser Head Torch , Its switchable between white and red and it was a fair bit cheaper than the Petzl one (9.99 i think)

Found it on Amazon, even cheaper :shock:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ENERGIZER-625466-HEADLIGHT-LED/dp/B000IX2IJA

[Kai]

Yup thats the one Steve

Gawd knows where mine is now as Kai decided it was his

[Viking]

CK,

Many of us use Maplin's flight boxes. Normally, £29.99 but often on offer at £14.99. Good quality even at £29.99. They also have a smaller one. IMHO I wouldn't write off Maplins.

John

[charmedkelly]

I have used a Ever-Ready Energiser Head Torch , Its switchable between white and red and it was a fair bit cheaper than the Petzl one (9.99 i think)

where was tha too sounds really good

[Andrew*]

I also have the Energizer - it's fantastic. This is the one I have, but there's another one here which I haven't tried, but it also looks good.

EDIT: The more expensive one I HAVE actually tried - DON'T get it! You have to toggle through the white lights before you get to the red ones, by which time your night vision will be screwed! The former one has a much more sensible switch - it is off in central position, click it to one side and you get red, the other white. It's not long after you start using it before you know by heart which is red and which white.

Andrew

[charmedkelly]

cool i will check that Out

[SurfingNeil]

Hi Kelly,

I've spent a lot of time outdoors and used torches to light my way of mountains and climbs in the dark, no harder test of a lamp in the very cold, I would highly recommend the Petzl Tikka. You can get extra filter's (red and green) to replace the standard clear one that comes with it.

Blacks or Millets on the high street will do the torch and should do the filters.

Neil

[spaceman spiff]

Hi Kelly

Not so keen on Maplins myself unless dealing in straight cash, I don't like their insistence on asking for details they should not have any need for, nor any right to ask for them anway I digress

For the case try Photographic Shops, and as daft as it may sound my local B&Q do some pretty sturdy cases, some have the foam already in them, some have adjustable sections, and some just plain aliminium cases and fairly cheap to

pete

[SteveL]

Sorry, just got back from a wedding up in Stockton-on-Tees for the weekend.

I have the Tak Tikka Plus, which sady I cant seem to find online anymore. If anyone can find it, please post a link here!

It has white LEDs, but with a flip down red cover, and has three brightness levels, plus flashing. The white LEDs are actually very useful when setting up and packing up, so dont ignore them!

Quite annoyed that Petzel UK didnt care about this.

[beamish]

I've 2x sets like the ones Andrew described, they are great!!! But you do have to remember which way to switch for Red !! Left I think? Easy to mod though, so 1x set is "as is" and the 2nd had the front lens detached from the rear then a small piece of dark red cellophane/gel added in front of the LED's then put back together. Perhaps a bit OTT but safer especially with my memory !!

Karlo

[beamish]

or this, even cheaper !!!

http://www.astronomica.co.uk/index.php/Accessories/Miscellaneous/LED-Headlight.html

[timetraveller]

hi steve sorry my post didnt seem to take re these head torches so ill try again http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=140782

[FLO]

Thanks Pete

[blackgerby]

I have the Tak Tikka Plus, which sady I cant seem to find online anymore. If anyone can find it, please post a link here!

Is this the one? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Petzl_TacTikka_Plus_Head_Torch/5360015205/

I've dealt with Wiggle before, seem quite good.