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Posted by SLICK50 on 10-06-2009 12:25 PM:

Predator VS. Smart light

Has anybody compared the two???? That $150 Smart light sure looks appealing.

Posted by WLDCHINSANEJANE on 10-06-2009 12:31 PM:

Not tried the predator

but I got a smart light and I found every coon found at the Ky State championship this weekend. I can't see how you can go wrong with the smart light. I love mine and the guys at smart light will treat you right. Not knocking the predator because i havent used or seen one but paying nearly double for the predator would be crazy. Oh yeah, my smart light is brighter than the blazer square led head. The blazer one puts out more light but the smart light puts tighter spot that is brighter. They also have a spot light you can get thats un matched in brightest as far as the led lights go. As you can tell, I light the smart light.

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Posted by Jamie Coolidge on 10-06-2009 01:21 PM:

Like Tim I have yet to see a predator light but have a Smart Light. I love the Smart Light and would recommend it to anyone!!! Best buy for the money on the market today!!!

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Posted by john Duemmer on 10-06-2009 02:01 PM:

Still waiting for someone on one of these light posts to say they have seen the predator and the smart light side by side in a tree and which one is brighter? something would have to be alot better about the predator to make it worth a hundred bucks more. Guess i will wait until they have been out there a while.

Posted by mleck on 10-06-2009 02:20 PM:

I have seen them side by side on a couple different occasions. there is not any noticible difference in the light brightness at all.

I like the smart light better because it distributes the weight better on your head having the batteries on the back of the helmet.

What i dont like about both of these lights is that the light patterent is too tight and you the inability to adjust it. I guess if a guy hunted every night with it you would get used to that part.

Posted by on 10-06-2009 02:55 PM:

I have seen both and used one of them and to me they are a step backwards. Neither is as bright as a 21 volt wheat head. Neither allows any adjustment of the beam. Where do you plug in the spotlight? You don't! The only thing the LED's have going for them is lightweight and longer use time between charges. Comes the day I can't pack 2 pounds of belt light I'm done. And I have never had my light go dead in the woods. Never.

Posted by Dan Dogs on 10-06-2009 03:25 PM:

i like the fact that with these beltless lights you don't have the struggles with the seatbelts, or the leashes pulling on the cord making the hat slide around..and at the heartland classic i had a tree limb hook my cord as i was sliding down a river bank and pull my cord out of my battery.. thats when i decided i was getting a cordless light.. i have a predator and its a step up from my cajun light...if i can't find the coon with this i'll make an appointment with the eye doctor because the smart light and the predator throw enuff light for shining trees.

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Posted by SMITTY on 10-06-2009 06:02 PM:

Smart light

Posted by max destruction on 10-06-2009 06:06 PM:

PRO-HEAD!!!!!

Posted by Stranger on 10-06-2009 06:39 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Dan Dogs
i like the fact that with these beltless lights you don't have the struggles with the seatbelts, or the leashes pulling on the cord making the hat slide around..and at the heartland classic i had a tree limb hook my cord as i was sliding down a river bank and pull my cord out of my battery.. thats when i decided i was getting a cordless light.. i have a predator and its a step up from my cajun light...if i can't find the coon with this i'll make an appointment with the eye doctor because the smart light and the predator throw enuff light for shining trees.

Well said. The freedom of not having a cord running down to a battery pack on your side is probably my favourite thing about the Predator light. I knew this light did'nt throw off as much light as my 22 volt belt light, the beam on these led lights are tighter and the light is white. It's funny but after using it the first time and jumping back into my truck to move, my headlights seemed quite yellow to me, hence, the different kind of light. My Predator stays in the coffee holder of my dash just about all the time, this light is not only great for coon hunting, you can use it for just about anything where a nice compact light is needed.

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Posted by bbsplash on 10-07-2009 04:25 AM:

I bought the Predator at Autumn Oaks. I have used it a little while and I do like it. No more cords being pulled around by my leeds. Very light weight and holds a charge for a long time.
Just like the Garmins, LED lights are the future.

Posted by WLDCHINSANEJANE on 10-07-2009 12:47 PM:

Jim

The spot light you can get with the smart light is much smaller than a normal spot light and its an led too. I like that you don't half to plug it up because how many times do you fight with it while walking through the woods. You can even put a pop cover lens on the spot light and it adjust up and down. Its by far better than a regular spot light. Don't get me wrong, the old style lights still get the job done but why would you pay more for one of them when you can get the smart light package for half the price. Everybody has the right to choose what ever they like but for the money its the best light. Oh yeah, if there their you really don't need a big light, lol. I'm not trying to make anyone mad or stir anything just stating what I've seen and I have used just about every kind of light on the market, its kinda like I was trying to find something better but I think I've got it and I'm sure this light will keep getting better.

Posted by john Duemmer on 10-07-2009 01:07 PM:

Wish someone would just come out with a real good LED head with a jack that would plug into my 21 volt K lite. Dont like the looks of the pro head and its to pricey. I dont mind the tight beam,first thing i do when i turn my light on is to adjust to the tightest beam i can get anyway. I like my K lite but these adcon heads are junk. Every time i blow a bulb it seems to be about 30 seconds after the judge starts shine time.

Posted by max destruction on 10-07-2009 01:16 PM:

The pro head isnt rectangle any more its identical to a 5100 head even use the same pop covers

Posted by Mel Malone on 10-07-2009 01:59 PM:

has anyone used this one yet??
is it like K lights new head??

Posted by max destruction on 10-07-2009 02:02 PM:

I got the new led pro head! I havnt used K-lights so cant compare the 2!

Posted by Knox on 10-07-2009 07:37 PM:

Pro....

quote:
Originally posted by max destruction
I got the new led pro head! I havnt used K-lights so cant compare the 2!

I have the rectangular Pro-Head............I like it and feel its worth the money.
Where did you get your Pro-Head, and you say its round now, and is it the same price..............is there a picture somewhere I can see it ?.................Thanks...........Tim

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Posted by jawscardodger on 10-07-2009 08:22 PM:

Tim's makes a led head for $55 that you can use on most lights

Posted by Stranger on 10-07-2009 08:27 PM:

Re: Pro....

quote:
Originally posted by Knox
I have the rectangular Pro-Head............I like it and feel its worth the money.
Where did you get your Pro-Head, and you say its round now, and is it the same price..............is there a picture somewhere I can see it ?.................Thanks...........Tim

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Posted by david hicks on 10-07-2009 08:39 PM:

where can you get smart light

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Posted by SLICK50 on 10-07-2009 08:41 PM:

Larry Marshall in Iowa is a dealer

Posted by Maniac on 10-07-2009 08:42 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by max destruction
The pro head isnt rectangle any more its identical to a 5100 head even use the same pop covers

THE NEW HEAD IS NOT AS GOOD AS THE PRO HEAD AND IS NOT AS BRIGHT NOR A BETTER SPOT. I LIKE MY PRO HEAD. IT WAS WORTH THE $200 DOLLARS. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE NW K9 THAT MR. KELLY BUILDS HE BUILDS A GOOD PRODUCT. IN THE FOG YOU WILL NEED A REGULAR SPOT LIGHT NOT THE LED SPOT OR HEADS IT DOESNT CUT THREW THE FOG BEEN THEIR AND DONE IT

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Posted by SLICK50 on 10-07-2009 08:44 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Maniac
THE NEW HEAD IS NOT AS GOOD AS THE PRO HEAD AND IS NOT AS BRIGHT NOR A BETTER SPOT. I LIKE MY PRO HEAD. IT WAS WORTH THE $200 DOLLARS. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE NW K9 THAT MR. KELLY BUILDS HE BUILDS A GOOD PRODUCT. IN THE FOG YOU WILL NEED A REGULAR SPOT LIGHT NOT THE LED SPOT IT DOESNT CUT THREW THE FOG BEEN THEIR AND DONE IT

Maniac the new round pro head is the same thing as the rectangle but it is round like a 5100

Posted by john Duemmer on 10-07-2009 08:51 PM:

Who sells the round pro head? how much and is it going to be as bright as a regular head on a 21 volt on high?

Posted by max destruction on 10-07-2009 09:01 PM:

I got the round head from plum creek supply in iowa! I like it alot! It is as brite as any 21v on high! It is cheaper!

http://forums.ukcdogs.com/showthrea...threadid=297821

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