Black Diamond Soliras

Black Diamond Soliras

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 3 Trailspace users

Description

The Soliras is a headlamp made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Backcountry.com:
"The highly versatile Black Diamond Soliras is the first headlamp built with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Created for outdoor professionals like Search And Rescue and alpine guides, the Solaris Headlamp has a three-setting halogen bulb that throws its bright light for 175m. When saving battery power is more important than being able to see for nearly two football fields, switch to the twin LED bulbs and run the Solaris for up to 1000hrs. This Black Diamond headlamp comes with a wall charger and lighter charger, so you'll be able to head into the mountains with a freshly charged battery every time."

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Black Diamond Soliras Headlamp (Fall 2007) The Soliras Headlamp by Black Diamond is designed for SAR, guides, patrollers and outdoor professionals, the Soliras is the onlyheadlamp to utilize a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (interchangeable with AA batteries).Comes with red and blue lenses, car and wall chargers and the powerful Searchlight Bulb.Weight: Without batteries: 186 g (6.6 oz) With batteries: 289 g (10.2 oz) Maximum distance with fresh batteries: 125 m (Searchlight Xenon) 15 m (LEDs) 75 m (Spare Bright xenon) Maximum burn time: 6.2 H (Searchlight on low setting) 1,000 H (LEDs on low setting) Strobe 1000 H Bulb Type: 1 Searchlight Xenon 1 spare Bright Xenon 4 SuperBright LEDs IPX Waterproof Rating: 4 Battery Power: 7.2v rechargeable lithium-ion included optional 4 AA spares not included Constant Illumination: Yes Electronics: Three brightness settings in either mode."

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . The Solaris rechargeable headlamp is Black Diamond Equipment's brightest, designed for SAR and professional guides. This option-driven headlamp offers multiple charging choices, multiple beam settings, and multiple lens colors. Four SuperBright LEDs are great to save juice and illuminate small areas, while one xenon search light serves for ultra-long-range use. Can also run on four AA batteries (not included) Includes: Interchangeable clear, red and blue lenses Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 12V car charger Wall charger Lamp: 2-1/8x1-7/8 Battery pack: 3- x2-5/8 Weight: 10.2 oz. (with battery) Material: Composite CLOSEOUTS . China."

From REI:
"A rechargeable battery and searchlight-strength bulb make the Black Diamond® Soliras headlamp a great choice for outdoor professionals. This hybrid headlamp uses lithium ion battery technology, making it capable of throwing a beam 125 meters at full power for more than three hours. Lithium ion batteries weigh one-third as much as alkaline batteries yet provide triple the burn time. When its blazing searchlight beam is not necessary, an IC chip allows for two brightness settings as well as strobe illumination when running the LEDs. Two superbright LEDs offer normal illumination when the searchlight beam is unnecessary. Rugged design performs in the most extreme and demanding conditions; continues to perform in temperatures as low as -40° F. Rechargeable lithium ion battery provides longer, brighter light than AA- or NiMh-powered headlamps and eliminates battery cost and waste. Headlamp comes with an extra 1.0-amp bulb, electric wall recharger, auto-accessory recharger and compact battery case. For night-vision options, a red lens and a blue lens are included. Versatile system can also run on four AA batteries when recharging unit is not available."

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Soliras
Reviewed by Cahhmc, Sep 25, 2006

"The Soliras has been a dependable friend in the backcountry. I never really realized what a good light could do for me before using this lamp.

I bring it on all of my 'dark' trips: early morning backcountry skiing, early alpine starts, late night routefinding, etc, etc."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Soliras
Reviewed by Brandon Stengel, Apr 17, 2006

"I've had my Soliras for a week now and can tell you that it is the most unbelievable headlamp I have ever used! I did read some negative reviews about it before I bought it, but boy am I glad I didn't listen! The only light I found that even compared was the Marwi Night Pro."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Soliras
Reviewed by Gary Andrews, Oct 08, 2004

"Basically a good piece of gear, comfortable, good battery/battery charging setup, but let down by a beam that has nothing like advertised range.

The problem is that it has a poor reflector for beam usage (it is better as a directed flood light)."

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