READERS COMMENTS

Well it may be over priced, it may be more than yer average bod needs BUT if I've just been given one and it rocks.... Makes night nav a walk in the park ;-P
Posted: Aug 22, 2011 NDD

This lamp is original not build for sport its coming out from the Industrial Climbing part from Petzl, and is a workingtool!!!!
Posted: Apr 30, 2010 Pascal

Backpacker has nothing else to do ?
Posted: Apr 18, 2010 Hung Hoang

If you are traveling at 65 MPH, one might be a tad better off with Auto style Headlights
Posted: Dec 21, 2009 Can Not HelpMySelf

Maybe the new administration is in charge of marketing. Sounds like a great way to spend some stimulus money !
Posted: Dec 18, 2009 Bush.....wacker

This is a very useful tool for a very small niche of alpine night skiers. You need to have as much light as possible when skiing down a mountain at night. Even with this light I have to make many last minute adjustments and must know the terrain very well. Even the ULTRA does not compare to the sun.
Posted: Jun 28, 2009 PetzlIdid

Out of my price range, but love to have it.
Way over priced.
Posted: Jun 13, 2009 Anonymous

The Ultra was inspired by cross country ski trips in the dark Nordic countries where a large footprint of light is required for someone travelling at speed. The same applies to cycling in the dark through the woods. It is popular with very serious adventure racing athletes as it gives them an advantage.
If you want to use it for camping/hiking then it is a complete waste.
Posted: May 27, 2009 Jay

The Ultra was inspired by cross country ski trips in the dark Nordic countries where a large footprint of light is required for someone travelling at speed. The same applies to cycling in the dark through the woods. It is popular with very serious adventure racing athletes as it gives them an advantage.
If you want to use it for camping/hiking then it is a complete waste.
Posted: May 27, 2009 Jay

All these ridiculous headlamps are a scam at those prices. Go to Costco and buy a pack of 3 watt led flashlights that come with duracell batteries for less than $20.
Posted: Mar 13, 2009 Grant Wiltse

I have a Mammut TX1 and thats more than enough at 1/5th the price!
Posted: Mar 09, 2009 Gary the new gear tester!

Unless your traveling at 65 mph theres no need for a light that strong!!!
Posted: Mar 09, 2009 Gary

you can get a tactical, super-bright Sure-fire lights for $150 (and I thought that was expensive). So why? now if it boiled your water and set your tent up for you, then maybe...
Posted: Mar 09, 2009 tangent

WHY?
Posted: Mar 08, 2009 Anonymous

Let me check my 401k first.....

Posted: Feb 26, 2009 Larry

Perfect for hunting wolves.
Posted: Feb 19, 2009 scarzo

Camp Bama... lol
Posted: Feb 17, 2009 Red Hot Lava

This would be a perfect present for a Trail Ape hiking in the Montana Wilderness!
Posted: Feb 17, 2009 trail ape

Who is the Marketing Nimrod that came up with this price, in this economy? For 30-50 bucks, you can get an average bright, battery lasting head lamp. Maybe 130 or 150 for a "Super Bright" head lamp I'd consider, but this is completely ridiculous. Not good for more than a few days of overnight camping/backpacking, unless you want to carry 4 x the amount of batteries, which defeats the purpose of trying to shed ounces and pounds when hiking.

It's a cool gadget, but what market are they pushing for? Uneducated money burning camp noobs? Ninja please.
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 Schlitzy

Who is the Marketing Nimrod that came up with this price, in this economy? For 30-50 bucks, you can get an average bright, battery lasting head lamp. Maybe 130 or 150 for a "Super Bright" head lamp I'd consider, but this is completely ridiculous. Not good for more than a few days of overnight camping/backpacking, unless you want to carry 4 x the amount of batteries, which defeats the purpose of trying to shed ounces and pounds when hiking.

It's a cool gadget, but what market are they pushing for? Uneducated money burning camp noobs? Ninja please.
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 Schlitzy

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