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The only thing I would change is when I wear a coat or hoodie it hits that battery when I look up a tree. I have to hold on to the head to look at a tall tree.


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Guys Thanks for the input even though I'm not sure I'm any closer to knowing what to buy. It's hard for me to compare as I don't make the big hunts where vendors are set up and I hunt mostly by myself so don't have a buddy's light to compare. I think I have been given some good info, now we'll see if I can put it to good use, lol.

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Has nothing to do with weight, lol. But I look at coon, but I raise my gun, then the tight spot is left, can't see coon, so I have to lead the light to the right. I never had cap light before, just had cord over the shoulder. Such problems. Lol

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Has nothing to do with weight, lol. But I look at coon, but I raise my gun, then the tight spot is left, can't see coon, so I have to lead the light to the right. I never had cap light before, just had cord over the shoulder. Such problems. Lol

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Has nothing to do with weight, lol. But I look at coon, but I raise my gun, then the tight spot is left, can't see coon, so I have to lead the light to the right. I never had cap light before, just had cord over the shoulder. Such problems. Lol

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You might want to take a look at the Big Dog Genesis.....
You wont have to sacrifice weight to get a Bright Light......the Genesis is Very Bright and Very Lightweight.
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You might want to take a look at the Big Dog Genesis.....
You wont have to sacrifice weight to get a Bright Light......the Genesis is Very Bright and Very Lightweight.
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Surely you meant Struck and Not Stuck....LOL.....😊
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I ordered a big dog Genesis light about a week and a half ago because of the weight and Brightness but have not seen it yet so the jury is still out on that one. I then ordered and received the Bright Eyes double death light because I have always liked the bright eyes lights. The Double Death is heavier but it is so well set up and balanced that you don't even notice it. The walking light is great and is surely bright enough. I will know about the genesis when I get it but as of now I would not suggest against a heavier light if it is set up right. JMO.

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Thanks ScottVH, that's the kind of info I'm looking for. Let me know what you think of the Big Dog light. It the reaper and the inferno are at the top of my list right now.

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One more question. Bump.or soft csp? I have always used bump cap and wonder how they compare.

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Tim, the ERB is the one your talking about. We used them for a long time. We swapped because for most people the Ridgeline is more comfortable. I would have liked to of stayed with the ERB but the biggest part of the costumers wanted the ridgeline. Also the ERB you are talking about is bad about letting the screws pull through and the tabs holding the headliner breaks.

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I have very few requests for the Ridgeline. I find the ERB is great bump cap for my light. It is sleek and low profile, and feels perfectly balanced and comfortable on your head. I have never had a problem with tabs breaking on the liners. I have only replaced a handful in 5 years. I had a few that were broke when I opened the box. But ERB made it right... I use stainless fender washers for the smaller screws on the box. Then I use 10-24x3/8 stainless machine screws and stainless nylon lock nuts for the swivel. I don't know if I could pull them thru with a pickup truck.

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If weight is an issue with you on these Caplights, then you need to Check with Matt at Big Dog about his little Summer Light. I believe he calls it the Micro Alpha. It has a Great Walklight and a Red Color. Plenty Bright enough and mounted on a Soft Cap, No Liner. This little Light only weighs about 11 ounces including the Cap. Perfect for Summer Hunting. I think he is running a Sale on these.....around $160. These are Very Nice Bright little lights. If you want to see pictures send me a text to 765-244-7028 and I will get a picture to you.
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Tim, the ERB is the one your talking about. We used them for a long time. We swapped because for most people the Ridgeline is more comfortable. I would have liked to of stayed with the ERB but the biggest part of the costumers wanted the ridgeline. Also the ERB you are talking about is bad about letting the screws pull through and the tabs holding the headliner breaks.

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I absolutely hate the ridgeline caps. It feels like I'm wearing a football helmet, big and gawky. Those ERB bump caps have served me well, the only issue with I've had is the tabs sliding out some, i have used a few drops of gorilla glue and solved that issue. The last light I purchased is mounted on one and i've not even had to worry about glueing the tabs on it , been using it since Grand American.

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All this 'best,brightest' talk on lights?
Still Nobody has produced a TRUE Warm White light,like the 5100 {wheat light bm30 bulb}
All I've seen is weird Yellow tint,that doesn't do anything for me.

Jmo, My 'Old' Laser Torch pro w/color,frosted pop cover is hard to beat for all around performance from what I've seen.
Until a actual warm color is made I'm staying with it.
Will your finds coon just fine .....if there there............

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All this 'best,brightest' talk on lights?
Still Nobody has produced a TRUE Warm White light,like the 5100 {wheat light bm30 bulb}
All I've seen is weird Yellow tint,that doesn't do anything for me.

Jmo, My 'Old' Laser Torch pro w/color,frosted pop cover is hard to beat for all around performance from what I've seen.
Until a actual warm color is made I'm staying with it.
Will your finds coon just fine .....if there there............

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I can't stand to wear a hard hat or a soft cap with a liner. Can you get any of these lights with just a regular soft cap without the liner? I have a laser torch pro with a soft cap without the liner and it works just fine . Just wanting something brighter . Was thinking about getting the Sunspot Inferno . Any thoughts on this light ? Thanks

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I guess if you want a "TRUE" 5100 Color you will have to get an Original 5100 Head........thats the only way you will get "True"
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My point is they advertise it as warm white,but its not.
Yellow is not warm white.

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I can't stand to wear a hard hat or a soft cap with a liner. Can you get any of these lights with just a regular soft cap without the liner? I have a laser torch pro with a soft cap without the liner and it works just fine . Just wanting something brighter . Was thinking about getting the Sunspot Inferno . Any thoughts on this light ? Thanks

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