Thread: All things Maxtoch..

Great news - the new concept Maxtoch LR headlamp in production in 2 weeks, so should be available not long after. This is a wee beauty - it is miles ahead of any other hunting headlamp on the planet. Very simple, quite small, not too heavy for an LR at about 270gms including pair of 18650s, ideal beam balance (long distance centre hotspot plus plenty of flood for scanning), excellent CRI (tint - colour temperature), and one push infinitely variable mode switch - you can choose any output level you like. And a 540m max range. Mmmmm... Took 2-3 years and now its due.. It went out for last full field test to Shane (4 Boars on other Fish n Hunt site) down in Waimate. This is his feedback after couple of night shoots on roos:

"I took the maxtoch LR headlamp out for another run shooting wallabies. Like most things new, you have to use them 2 or 3 times to evaluate how good they are. The second time out with this headlamp, its very good. I`m not up there on the technical stuff, I will leave that to the experts. My thoughts on the practical side of this headlamp, I can`t fault it, light colour is very good for spotting animals, has very good distance for a headlamp (better than anything else I have used). Also as Mudgripz said it is good for sweeping paddocks. The sliding switch is a great new innovation, great for gutting and reloading when dimmed down. The design of the headband and the positioning of the headlamp, in my opinion is very good, not big and glumsy like some headlamps. It looks simple and well put together, the last thing a hunter wants is a malfunction in the middle of the night. I was out for 2.5hrs and didnt need to change the batteries but the headlamp was turned off when shooting. Another 32 roo`s in the chiller.

I think Mudgripz n Gadgetman have done a great job of designing this headlamp, as I have said I have been wanting a light like this for years. It keeps night shooting by yourself simple.
I can`t really suggest any improvements Mudgripz, except get this light into production so us hunters can get them out in the fields. Cheers "

That's pretty cool. From the field. Heaps of lights on their way now...

One thought - had yarn with Dan from Taupo last night - he rang to sort out exact lights for his uses. If anyone unclear what you need, send me a PM then call me to find out which Maxtoch best..

Cheers Mike