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So, it looks as if I have lost the charging stand for my Black Diamond sprinter head light. It doesn't look as if replacement parts are still sold, so it might be time to get another. I have been pleased with what I had, loved that it was rechargeable and had a flashing red light on the back. A quick search shows that a newer version is available, but before I get that, I wouldn't mind doing some comparisons. So, if anyone has a favorite that they could recommend, let me know.
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I don’t like running w/ my hiking headlamps bc I find them annoying. I actually use these half-finger gloves w/ LED lights on the back of the hands. They’re extremely bright. Mine were cheaper than on this site: https://store.gorunlites.com/Products/RunLites-LED-Lights-(v2)__V2-prd-1B.aspx
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Black Diamond Sprinter works *great* for me. Use it most days from Nov - Mar. Very bright. Rear blinker with multiple flash patterns. Has cool feature where you touch it to bring it to 100% output, touch again to bring it back to your lower output setting. Charges via standard usb cable. Charge lasts many hours...at least 8-10+ for me.
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I have two—my Black Diamond Sprinter and my Pextel Bindi. My Black Diamond is the older one with the base. I love the flashing red in the back. I don’t love the dedicated charging base. This Christmas I got the bindi and I am in love. It is tiny, uses a regular usb charging cable and has 20, 100 and 200 lumens. It doesn’t have the red rear light. However, it’s so tiny that I can stick it in a pocket or wrap it around my wrist for transitional runs. If I am running in the true dead of night I use a nox gear vest so the lack of the red light on the back is not an issue.
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If I am running in the true dead of night I use a nox gear vest so the lack of the red light on the back is not an issue.
Noxgear vest is on my someday list. It's pretty $$ in Canada.
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I also like the Black Diamond Sprinter with the USB cable charging. The over-the-head strap kept coming un-fastened, so I removed it and have found I don't need that strap anyway. The light is plenty bright for most situations.
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On occasion—like Black Friday—they run a sale on it. It really changed my running habits as I never fear being seen now plus I can wear whatever clothing I want as the vest really takes care of the visibility. I’ve had police officers stop me and thank me for wearing it. As a bonus, you can use it to create a really fun Halloween costume. 😉. Hope that one day it works out for you to get it.
The Princeton Tec Sync 150 with a simple red blinking LED light clipped on the back of the headband.
Link to Princeton Tec headlamp: https://www.amazon.com/Princeton-Tec-Headlamp-Lumens-Black/dp/B07J3SSFFL/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1546819648&sr=8-2&keywords=princeton%2Btec%2Bsync%2B150&th=1
Cost of the Prinecton Tec approx. $30 delivered + tax.
The blinking red LED safety lights are about $8 ea, sold in pairs. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Bonuses-Running-Visibility-Accessories-Reflective/dp/B00SSQGKVG/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1546819827&sr=8-19&keywords=red+cycling+lights
These both take batteries and not rechargable, unlike the BLackDiamond Sprinter.
I used this for a few years and it works wornderfully, with different light levels to choose from. I have even have had it fixed once under warranty.
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I like Knuckle Lights.
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I currently use the Petzl Nao+, it’s pricy but works great.
im intrigued by the Kogalla RA. I would use it in combination with the Petzl.
These lights are are probably overkill for a road runner, especially if you have decent night vision.
Those cheap CREE LED headlamps on Ebay work fantastic. See if you can find a USA seller so you don't have to wait for delivery from China. https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mini-Rechargeable-LED-Headlamp-CREE-R3-2-LED-Camping-Headlight-Waterproof/113327244840?hash=item1a62d48628:m:m5RzZ_Tcgqydyj2lq053HBQ:rk:118f:0
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Ultraspire waist lamp is the only way to go, if you’re serious. There are several types. It is far superior lighting to a headlamp.
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