The AMAZING 95 LED Aluminum Flashlight

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Product Description

*Absolutely ASTOUNDING amount of light from a hand-held flashlight!*95 super-bright LED generate massive flood of brilliant white light; 100,000-hr life LEDs*High battery-efficiency from advanced LED technology; lights for hours on 3 D-cell (not incl)*Rugged & durable aircraft aluminum body, weather-resistant silicone seals, textured grip*Positive-action switch prevents accidental battery drain, convenient barrel positionThe most powerful hand-held flashlight we've ever tested - like holding a search light in your hand! Super-bright LED produce less heat than incandescent bulbs for excellent battery efficiency and last up to 100,000 hours. Finely-constructed weather resistant aluminum barrel and lamp-head with acrylic lens cover stand up to rough treatment; Titanium finish. Convenient positive-action (click on/click off) thumb switch prevents light from coming on inadvertently and draining batteries. Overall dimensions: 12-1/2 in. length, 1-1/2 in. barrel-diameter, 3 in. lamp-head diameter; weight 1.9 lbs with 3-D batteries (not included), 1.1 lbs without batteries.

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• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000Z7GCRS
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,820 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars bright light, highly recommended, but..., August 30, 2008

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9-11 Was An Inside Job (California USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The AMAZING 95 LED Aluminum Flashlight

I do a lot of hiking at night. I like the white light the AMAZING 95 LED Aluminum Flashlight (previously marketed as the Big Kahuna) gives off, as opposed to the yellowish light of most other bulbs. I still use the Rayovac 4D cell lantern flashlight with krypton bulb, which has a bright spot, but is yellowish. The Kahuna casts a wider, whiter, more uniform light that is much easier on the eyes, and doesn't wash out your viewing field with too bright a light, or with a light that is very bright in one area and very dim in another. Also, the Kahuna's uniform whiteness allows outdoors people to see animals' eyes reflected back at you, even from 100+ meters. The krypton bulb doesn't show up animals' eyes nearly as well as the LED, which is important in mountain lion and bear country. Many hours of use with rechargeable D cells (I use Powerizer brand, about 5x the amperage of Energizer rechargeable D's).

Complaints: batteries rattling inside cause flickering of light; tempered glass or a stronger polycarbonate plastic lens would be better; made in China; no customer service contact for parts or repairs; would like a lantern style rather than long maglite type shape; poorly made on/off switch that falls off (I used painter's tape to keep it on); obviously not waterproof or even water resistant; would like a plastic casing option rather than aluminum;

I am in the market for a second powerful LED flashlight, but have decided to wait a bit, rather than buy another Kahuna. I use the Kahuna daily and it blows away my LED headlamp lights (such as the powerful Petzl MYO XP) I bought through REI.

Update August 3, 2010: I bought a second AMAZING LED and I couldn't be happier. The on/off switch has not been a problem. I've researched high-end LED flashlights made by Fenix and Pelican in the $100-$200 range, and bought one. Sure, they are well-made. What do you expect for a $125 flashlight? But they are much heavier than the AMAZING 95 LED flashlight, and some require special (expensive) batteries. I don't think you can beat this AMAZING LED flashlight for its price. Though you might get more lumens (brightness) and throw from a $200 flashlight, the AMAZING LED is more than bright enough for hiking, looking for intruders on your property at night, or working on a car.

If you are really interested in this subject, I suggest checking out the reviews by law enforcement officers for some of the tactical lights made by Fenix and Pelican. These guys are really into their lights and provide some good technical info.

31 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Holy moly!, December 30, 2007

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Brent Scott "Goofy gadget guy" (Columbia, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The AMAZING 95 LED Aluminum Flashlight

Wow, this thing is phenomenal. Seems to be a pretty solid piece, built like a Mag-Lite, but despite O-rings at the tail cap and for the head piece itself, the switch and bezel are NOT sealed so don't think you can let it get more than a splash.
As for performance, egads! Astoundingly bright for its size, you don't want to get hit in the face with the beam lest it seem like you're staring through a shower drain grate wherever you go for a couple of minutes afterward. No problem illuminating street signs and license plates several doors down the street, and the beam has a pretty useful spread for your typical flashlight duties. It's both a spot and a flood at the same time, not adjustable like a Mag, but no need.
Yeah, it's a bit on the pricey side, but it's worth every penny both for the novelty (it's quite a conversation piece) and utility. Best gift I got for the holidays, hands down.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very powerfull flashlight for its size, April 5, 2008

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H. Roland Theodore (Caribbean) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The AMAZING 95 LED Aluminum Flashlight

The Kahuna gives a powerful white beam that really brings up details from a dark scene. It's not a flood light though, so don't expect it to reach out in the distance like these big flood lights but it still reaches fine up to 100 meters.
The construction is solid and the weight gives me an impression of quality although the front glass is plexiglass instead of mineral glass. I just wish the on/off button was better sealed against water.