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Petzl Head Torch
The beginnings of the Petzl head torch is a simple story. Fernand Petzl developed his first mountaineering head torch in 1973, and two years later turned his passion for caving and adventure into the Petzl Corporation. Since then Petzl continues to take an innovative and practical attitude and demand the highest quality for their customers. Today, the Petzl head torch line has a diverse range and accommodates numerous situations, from extreme sports such as rock climbing, caving and mountaineering to professional vertical works.From simple tasks such as reading in a tent to a Himalayan expedition, the Petzl head torch ideal and are leading innovators with outdoor and professionals around the world. There are many torches choose from in the Petzl head torch range and can accommodate just about any adventure or work situation.
They include the:
Compact: Petzl TIKKA2 / ZIPKA2
The TIKKA2 and ZIPKA2 range of head torches are the new and improved versions of TIKKA, the very first LED head torch released back in 2000.
Using the latest in LED technology, new functionalities and ergonomics these new torches are designed for a wide range of uses. They are light weight and small making them perfect for around the house jobs or outdoor adventure.
Compact: Petzl TACTIKKA
Designed for activities such as hunting or fishing where a colored light might be required. The TACTIKKA head torch range red light preserves night vision once the eye has adapted, providing discrete lighting. This makes them ideal for pre-dawn fishing trips or hunting in the dark.
The Petzl DUO
The DUO line of Petzl head torches is developed for caving where safety and reliability in these extreme conditions must be guaranteed. These head torches are designed to resist scapes, dust, humidity and impacts, and have two light sources to provide perfect distance or proximity lighting. The DUO range is also water waterproof making suited to other activities such fishing or canyoning.
The Petzl MYO
The MYO range of Petzl head torches are designed for activities where size, performance and battery drain is vital. They have two different beam patterns allowing for most situations. A wide beam for reading maps or moving around in the dark and a focused beam for locating a marker or location from far away. They are well suited for activities like night running or mountaineering.
Ultra powerful: Petzl ULTRA
Designed for extreme activities where both long distance and wide lighting is required simultaneously, while still giving freedom to manoeuvre obstacles. Activities such as orienteering races, treks, and running. A great power to weight ratio is also achieved with a maximum brightness of 350 lumens while getting a good battery life.
Emergency and signal:
Safety is very important to Petzl and they have designed a small but special signal and emergency range:
- The SiGNAL head torch features powerful multidirectional red lighting for 180 degrees and is visible for up to 1000 meters. It also can be easily attached to just about anything.
- The e+LITE has a shelf life of ten years and last up to four days of continuous use. A long range whistle and several lighting mode also assure you of seeing or being seen.
As you can see the Petzl head torch range has a great variety and can adapt to just about any adventure or work situation imaginable. It’s not hard to see why Petzl are still the leaders in this field.