WTB/WTT Sartek Canister

[txdiver]

Hi All,

I am contemplating a Sartek light canister (used if possible) - in particular the one that is 2.3" x 11" (10.4 Ah?). Does anybody have experience with those and would like to share it? I am used to the "conventional" LM, Halcyon, DR canisters with removable lids etc.

The primary reason is size on the belt and I guess if used with an LED head it could work out well. If the idea seems fruitful I would incorporate an "E/O" cord ...

So my questions are about the ease of charging, the On/Off switch, over-all reliability and user maintenance friendliness. Any feed back is welcome.

Many thanks.

Andy

[Paul]

I'm also looking to learn about lights. I've asked a handful of opinions this weekend and light monkey was a name that came up consistently. Any experience with them? Also what were pros and cons of your previous lights?

[txdiver]

Really?! Hard to believe that nobody has any feedback. Sartek cannot be that unpopular - can it? Let me know if you have any info on or experience with that canister, please.

Thanks

Andy

[Walter Pickel]

Sartek cannot be that unpopular - can it?

Ask the companies Carl (and the attorneys he sold he patents to) sued/put out of business how popular he and his products are outside of the Northeast.

[Walter Pickel]

Ask the companies Carl (and the attorneys he sold he patents to) sued/put out of business how popular he and his products are outside of the Northeast.

I wouldn't recommend any other lights than Light Monkey.

[txdiver]

Ooops - I guess I stepped on a line mine. Unfortunately, I missed all that litigious activity ...

I agree that LM lights are excellent - I have a few of them but I was looking for a narrow diameter canister that can be belt-mounted. I did not mean to pick a scab ...
So I guess there won't be a lot of info forthcoming.

Thanks for cluing me in.

Andy

[Sludge]

I think it's a regional thing. Folks in the northeast like the Sartek lights, and folks in Florida like the Florida-based lights.

I can tell you this - I would buy a Sartek light a thousand times over one particular Florida-based light.

(And what's wrong with someone suing to protect their patent? Is there something I don't know about?)

[Draker]

Light Monkey does offer a belt mounted can that is approx 2"x11".

[OFG-1]

I have a Sartek 18watt HID that is about 10 or so years old, and it has been great. I had Corey at Light Monkey make me some new batteries, and it still works fine.

[txdiver]

Cavman - I saw that but it has the switch in the head. I might just call Corey and poke him with some questions ...

Thanks for everybody's reply.