Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Petzl Tikka-Zipka E-lite

This was another one of those gifts for the person who has it all. Not that I have it all, but I'm well on my way. This little light can be a life saver with its long battery life and is compact enough to keep in the smallest of places.






e+LITE®

Emergency headlamp

Long-term dependability, even when kept for years in harsh conditions

  • functions in extreme temperatures: -30 °C to +60 °C,
  • always ready for use: can be stored with batteries for up to 10 years and still be operational,
  • waterproof down to -1 m,
  • protective case included,
  • can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres (see specifications for certification level),
  • compact and ultra-lightweight (27 g), there's no excuse not to carry it where ever you go,
  • designed to prevent accidental operation with locking switch.

Performance lighting

  • Shines enough light to allow easy movement in the dark: shines up to 19 m,
  • provides up to 4 consecutive nights of lighting (45 hours),
  • easy to use,
  • strobe signaling mode.

Practical

  • Can be worn on the head, around the wrist or neck or attached to thin-edged objects with integrated clip,
  • light beam can be aimed where needed: light source swivels 360°,
  • red light beam helps preserve night vision.

10-year guarantee.


Technical specifications
  • 3 white LED and 1 red LED.
  • Uses CR2032 lithium batteries (included).
  • Waterproof down to -1 m. weight : 27 g with batteries.
  • 2 lighting levels: economic and maximum.
  • White and red strobe mode.
  • Clip attachment system and removable elastic headband.
  • Light source rotates 360° on ball and joint.
  • 10-year guarantee.