Sunblesa Tikkina Head Torch Review
Over the years I have had the pleasure of trying out new products within the fishing industry and sometimes you get a nice surprise with one that exceeds expectations. My latest review left me shocked at how many features you can get from one item that I've always taken for granted , the head torch we use for night fishing. As long as it worked and was simple to use it was always good enough, I didn't really give it much thought. There are many different designs in the market but it takes something a little special to stand out from the crowd
This latest product is the new ultra light and super small head torch from Sunblesa and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised when I received the product.
With a super small design, compact
and light with a comfortable elasticated strap this head torch certainly does what it claims.
This latest product is the new ultra light and super small head torch from Sunblesa and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised when I received the product.
With a super small design, compact
and light with a comfortable elasticated strap this head torch certainly does what it claims.
The ultra bright LED lights up the bank at night with 3 main levels to choose from. Low-level at 2 lumens , which is perfect for rigging up in the dark inside the bivvy, setting your rods and even dealing with this fish on the bank with out lighting up the swim to much so not to spook any fish within the margins, this mode would be the most used and this device boasts an impressive 200 hours run time before recharge.
The medium mode at 38 lumens is perfect for when you need to light up your bank, especially useful when dealing with snags and tangles or trying to find items on the bank you may have dropped at night with a running time of 20 hours you can do a 48/72 hour session before the need of a recharge.
The high mode at 190 lumens is very bright and light up the swim and the entire lake in front of you to a range of around 100/120 meters . This mode is perfect if you are setting up in the dark or have to do a drastic complete tackle change over. Being so bright it can easily spook fish so personally I would avoid using this mode unless absolutely necessary. With a run time of 5 hours it gives you plenty of time to do what's required on the bank before you need to recharge the light.
There is a 4th max mode the ups the output to 365 lumens and is ultra bright. Great for emergencies etc but this mode only lasts 30 seconds before switching back to high due to the heat built up by the bulb its does it to protect the torch and personally i didn't find the need for this mode unless a real emergency occured and you needed to light up the entire bank but its a handy feature to have.
The high mode at 190 lumens is very bright and light up the swim and the entire lake in front of you to a range of around 100/120 meters . This mode is perfect if you are setting up in the dark or have to do a drastic complete tackle change over. Being so bright it can easily spook fish so personally I would avoid using this mode unless absolutely necessary. With a run time of 5 hours it gives you plenty of time to do what's required on the bank before you need to recharge the light.
There is a 4th max mode the ups the output to 365 lumens and is ultra bright. Great for emergencies etc but this mode only lasts 30 seconds before switching back to high due to the heat built up by the bulb its does it to protect the torch and personally i didn't find the need for this mode unless a real emergency occured and you needed to light up the entire bank but its a handy feature to have.
One thing that stood out immediately with this design is there is no battery pack situated at the back of your head like a lot of rechargeable models on the market and with it being so light you actually forget your wearing it at times. It is so small and compact you can even wear the thing to bed so to be ready when your rods scream of in the early hours so no need for scrambling about the bivvy trying to remember where you left your head torch last. Its also great peace of mind knowing that when its pouring down with rain your head torch wont let you down due to being waterproof.
As with most modern head torches for fishing this head torch also contains a red light. This helps to be more stealthy on the bank and doesn't seem to spook the fish as much as a bright white light on the water. Red light at night also doesn't destroy your night vision and your eyes don't take long to adjust back to the dark when you turn it off. It also helps when trying to play a fish through weed or snags in the dark and you don't want to be shining the white light on the water . A bonus feature in the red is the SOS mode for emergencies. By holding down the right power button for 3 seconds or longer the red light starts flashing out the SOS message in morse code and continues to do so until manually deactivated by pressing the button again it will switch into constant flash mode ,press again to turn off.
This little head torch goes a step further with the green light mode. It has been found that using green light on the on bank gives you clear vision, doesn't hurt your eyes and destroy your night vision and certainly doesn't seem to bother the fish as I found out whilst stalking one in the margins at 1am in the morning. For me the green light was much better than the red when being used to deal with fish and adjust tackle and rebait your rods. There is 2 modes of the green low and high so if you need the extra brightness it's there at a touch of the button.
Like most other head torches it also has the strobe function buy holding down the left button for longer than 3 seconds the strobe button is activated with white light. I still haven't found a use for the strobe in my fishing yet but its still a cool little feature. Another feature that is overlooked by many is the fact that this torch remembers the setting you last used so when you turn it back on there is no need to scroll through the setting causing a disco effect on the bank trying to find the one you like.
I have to admit I was sceptical at first when I received the torch but after using it for a 72hr session I can honestly say this is one of the better ones I have used to date. No longer a need for bulky head torches strapped to your forehead this small light design is perfect and after using it I can't see me reverting back to the old ones.
Light, bright and packed with features this is surely a must for any Specimen Angler. Complete with USB charging cable it makes life much simpler on the bank and the best bit is it only takes 2 hours to recharge fully and can be charged from your bivvy light or power pack. So if your looking for a head torch you can rely on then give Sunblesa a try, I can honestly say you won't be disappointed.
Reviewed by Martyn Russ,
Fishing Adventures Wales
Like most other head torches it also has the strobe function buy holding down the left button for longer than 3 seconds the strobe button is activated with white light. I still haven't found a use for the strobe in my fishing yet but its still a cool little feature. Another feature that is overlooked by many is the fact that this torch remembers the setting you last used so when you turn it back on there is no need to scroll through the setting causing a disco effect on the bank trying to find the one you like.
I have to admit I was sceptical at first when I received the torch but after using it for a 72hr session I can honestly say this is one of the better ones I have used to date. No longer a need for bulky head torches strapped to your forehead this small light design is perfect and after using it I can't see me reverting back to the old ones.
Light, bright and packed with features this is surely a must for any Specimen Angler. Complete with USB charging cable it makes life much simpler on the bank and the best bit is it only takes 2 hours to recharge fully and can be charged from your bivvy light or power pack. So if your looking for a head torch you can rely on then give Sunblesa a try, I can honestly say you won't be disappointed.
Reviewed by Martyn Russ,
Fishing Adventures Wales
About this item
GREAT for Camping, Hiking & Fishing
Lightweight and compact, the TIKKINA is the ideal headlamp for the campsite, the trail and your pack;
Weighs just 45 g and is Waterproof
3 colours light source and 10 modes: White light 5 modes: Max - High - Middle - Low - Strobe; Green light -High; Low white mode Run time up to 200hours,
Cree XPG3 LED Chip, Max :365lumens 85meters Beam distance; High white light mode:190Lumens
Rechargeable Li-ion polymer Battery 700Mah Built in
Packing list:1pc headtorch,1pc charging cable,1pc headband,1pc manual,1pc paper box
is the ideal headlamp for the campsite, the trail and your pack; Weighs just 45 g and features Waterproof
3 colours light source and 10 modes: White light 5 modes: Max - High - Middle - Low - Strobe; Green light - High; Low white mode Run time up to 200hours,
Cree XPG3 LED Chip, Max :365lumens 85meters Beam distance; High white light mode:190Lumens
Rechargeable Li-ion polymer Battery 700Mah Built in
Packing list:1pc headtorch,1pc charging cable,1pc headband,1pc manual,1pc paper box
GREAT for Camping, Hiking & Fishing
Lightweight and compact, the TIKKINA is the ideal headlamp for the campsite, the trail and your pack;
Weighs just 45 g and is Waterproof
3 colours light source and 10 modes: White light 5 modes: Max - High - Middle - Low - Strobe; Green light -High; Low white mode Run time up to 200hours,
Cree XPG3 LED Chip, Max :365lumens 85meters Beam distance; High white light mode:190Lumens
Rechargeable Li-ion polymer Battery 700Mah Built in
Packing list:1pc headtorch,1pc charging cable,1pc headband,1pc manual,1pc paper box
is the ideal headlamp for the campsite, the trail and your pack; Weighs just 45 g and features Waterproof
3 colours light source and 10 modes: White light 5 modes: Max - High - Middle - Low - Strobe; Green light - High; Low white mode Run time up to 200hours,
Cree XPG3 LED Chip, Max :365lumens 85meters Beam distance; High white light mode:190Lumens
Rechargeable Li-ion polymer Battery 700Mah Built in
Packing list:1pc headtorch,1pc charging cable,1pc headband,1pc manual,1pc paper box