Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)//..
The Streamlight Ultra Stinger? Rechargable flashlight ROCKS!!!
I am a gadget nut, and I have a very large number of flashlights. IMHO, there is no better all-around flashlight than Streamlight's Ultra Stinger.
It truly is amazing how bright and light-weight this flashlight is.It puts out up to 75,000 candlepower yet weighs only 1.1 pounds. Not only is it bright, but you can focus the light to a small, penetrating beam that can be seen for miles.
Don't let the light weight fool you, however.This flashlight feels rock-solid in your hand, and it can take a licking.I take mine running almost every night, and have dropped it on the pavement more than a few times, and it just keeps going.
The Ultra Stinger is also durable and reliable.I've had my current model for over two years now, and the battery is still fine.I did have to replace the light bulb once, but that's not bad considering how many hours it's been in use and how many times I've recharged it.
The only flashlight that even compares to the Ultra Stinger is the SureFire 10X Dominator?.The Dominator weighs only 1.25 lbs and has a two-lamp assembly that allows you to run it at 60 lumens (roughly 36,000 CP by my calculations, about half the output of the Ultra Stinger) for up to 3 hours, or at an incredibly bright 500 lumens for up to 20 minutes.Yes, 500 lumens (or roughly 300,000 CP) is 4X brighter than the Ultra Stinger, but the light is UNFOCUSED, so the brightness is lost over any real distance as the light diffuses.When you factor in the ridiculously high price of the Dominator (the best price I could find on the Internet was $360!), you can see why I recommend the Streamlight as the overall champion.The Dominator is a great flashlight in its own right, of course, so probably the best idea is to get both.
I have several other flashlights from Streamlight, and they are all very well-made.Nevertheless, whenever I want a nice bright flashlight, I always go for my Ultra Stinger.My only serious question about it is, how can Streamlight make the Ultra Stinger so bright and light-weight, while their other models don't even come close?The brightest flashlight in the SL- series is the SL-35, which weighs 2.8 pounds (almost 3X more than the Ultra Stinger) and puts out up to 40,000 CP (Slightly more than half that of the Ultra Stinger).Plus, it's more expensive!The MSPR on the SL-35 is $229.95 vs. $174.95 for the Ultra Stinger.That math doesn't add up.
Other unbelievable examples:Streamlight's 3.3 pound 8-Watt Vulcan? spotlight can generate up to 50,000 CP, and the 7.4 pound 20-Watt Litebox? spotlight can kick out up to 70,000 CP.How is it even remotely possible that the Ultra Stinger, weighing in at 1.1 pounds and sporting a 10-Watt bulb, can out-shine these oversized hogs?The obvious answer is "runtime" - the Litebox? can run at 20 Watts for up to 3.5 hours compared to a 1 hour runtime for the Ultra Stinger.Who cares - I'll take the Ultra Stinger every time!
Streamlight should take their older lights off the market and replace them or update them with the better technology found in the Ultra Stinger, like they did with the new Stinger HP.The Stinger HP weighs 12.2 ounces and kicks out 40,000 CP.Plus, the beam can be focused, while the SL- series is "pre-focused".
I'm sure that Streamlight is on the case -- the HP models are nice, and I really like the Pro Polymer LED lights, too.I just wish that they could come out with an affordable competitor to the $1,800 Maxabeam 6 million CP spotlight.
BUY THIS FLASHLIGHT -- YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!!!
Click Here to see more reviews about:
Streamlight 78014 Ultra Stinger Xenon Rechargeable Flashlight with Charger, Anodized BlackProduct Description: The Streamlight UltraStinger Flashlight is a high-intensity, super-bright, rechargeable flashlight with a variable spot-to-flood beam and a xenon-halogen bulb that will last up to 30 hours. Featuring a handy, head-mounted, push-button switch for single-handed operation and durable, corrosion-resistant materials, the UltraStinger Flashlight is ideal for use at home or at work.
UltraStinger Flashlight
At a Glance:
Rugged and compact flashlight for a variety of applicationsBright and powerful, 30-hour xenon-halogen bulbMomentary-blink and constant-on modesDurable components are virtually indestructible
Lifetime limited warranty
Machined from solid, aircraft-grade aluminum that's anodized against corrosion inside and out. View larger.Featuring a xenon-halogen bulb, this flashlight provides a peak beam intensity of 75,000 candela. View larger.Reliable, Compact Flashlight for a Variety of ApplicationsAt 16.1 ounces and 11-3/4 inches in length, the Streamlight UltraStinger Flashlight fits easily in your backpack, tool bag, car, and more. It produces up to 295 lumens of light for one hour of continuous use. Because of its powerful output and adjustable focus beam, the UltraStinger is ideal for use in automotive, hardware, law enforcement, security, fire and rescue, industrial, personal, and outdoor applications.
Xenon-Halogen Bulb Provides Bright, Powerful IlluminationThe xenon-halogen, gas-filled, bi-pin bulb features a 30-hour life with a variable spot-to-flood beam. At its peak beam intensity, the UltraStinger will produce up to 75,000 candela or 295 lumens, making this flashlight the right choice for illuminating large, dark spaces.
Rechargeable Batteries Save Time and MoneyPowered by a 6-volt, nickel-cadmium, five-cell sub-C battery, the UltraStinger will last for up to one hour of continuous use. The nickel-cadmium battery will recharge up to 1,000 times, saving you time and money.
Push-Button Switch and Adjustable BeamDesigned for convenience and ease-of-use, the head-mounted, on/off push-button switch can be slightly depressed for the momentary-on position or fully depressed and clicked into place for the constant-on position. The beam can also be adjusted from spot to flood to fit the situation at hand.
Durably Constructed for Use in Extreme ConditionsMachined from solid, aircraft-grade aluminum that is anodized against corrosion inside and out, the UltraStinger features a nonslip surface for increased comfort and grip. And with an unbreakable and scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens to protect the bulb, the UltraStinger is virtually indestructible.
The Streamlight UltraStinger Flashlight is backed by a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.
Stinger LED FlashlightsModelOverviewOptionsMaximum Light
Output (Lumens)Length (Inches)Battery LifeWeight
(Including Batteries)Switch OptionsStinger LEDPowerful, long-range, long-running LED flashlight lasts a lifetime
Without charger
With AC charger
With AC/DC charger and two holders
With AC/DC charger and piggyback holder1808.41High: up to 2 hours
Medium: up to 3.75 hours
Low: up to 7.25 hours12.4 ouncesMultifunction On/Off; Hi/Med/Lo/Strobe
Stinger DS LEDSame features as the Stinger LED with an independent full-feature tailcap switch in addition to the head-mounted push-button switch
With DC charger
With AC/DC charger and two holders
With AC/DC fast charger and piggyback holder
With AC/DC charger and piggyback holder1808.85High: up to 2 hours
Medium: up to 3.75 hours
Low: up to 7.25 hours12.8 ouncesDual-Switch Technology: access three variable lighting modes and strobe via the tail cap or head-mounted switch
UltraStingerStreamlight's brightest flashlight blasts a beam measuring 75,000 candela
With AC fast charger
With AC/DC fast charger and two holders
With AC/DC charger and two holders29511.75Up to 1 hour continuous use1.1 poundsPush-button head switch
Get 49% OFF
Want to read more honest consumer review about Streamlight 78014 Ultra Stinger Xenon Rechargeable Flashlight with Charger, Anodized Black now ?
