User Review: Princeton Tec Apex Pro

Princeton Tec Apex Pro
Above: The current Apex Pro, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Price Paid: $80

MAY 30, 2008, ORIGINAL REVIEW:

Bought light 1-08, knew of cracking, assumed Princeton Tec probably had fixed problem out of self interest. WRONG, mine was fine out of the box. I placed it in a zip-lock bag on night-stand on 5-24-08 I checked it over, with bike riding in mind; shock-time! It had hair-line cracks all-over.

I've returned it to PT for service. So heads up! No-doubt, defective units are still on dealers shelves. further; I can see no way to use it on a helmet.

Another issue, for me is using buttons with gloves-on,no-way. I own other PT units some eight years old. It's all great kit but in this case it's past-time for PT to do the right thing and issue a recall. It cost me aprox $8 to send it back to them, moreover phone calls were not returned, ergo a reluctant 3.5 stars. Respectfully. snap.


JUNE 11, 2008, UPDATE:

This is a follow up to previous post wherein I suggested a heads-up, re the Princeton Tec Apex Pro's notorious cracking problem. I returned unit to Princeton Tec for disposition, that was 5-27-08. Today (6-10-08) I received a new unit; turn around time two weeks. I feel they play fair. I also feel we all need to know it.

NOW watchful waiting, will this unit start cracking in five or six months? We'll see! If you don't hear from me, pull my chain and I'll let you know. respectfully, snap


DECEMBER 17, 2008 UPDATE

Hi all, as promised I'm back. My headlamp shows no signs of cracking. it was replaced in June, it's now Dec 08, some 6 months later.

I failed to notice in June that there seems to be special washers under screw heads: they're thicker! a simple fix?...maybe; it seems to be holding-up, and I'm no longer concerned about cracks developing! thank you for your attention. Snap.

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Buy Online We found the Apex Pro at 9 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
Apex Pro Headlamp$94.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
Apex Pro Headlamp - BEST OF URBAN CLIMBER 2008$80.74Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Apex Pro Headlamp$66.99Buy Now

CampSaver.com
Princeton Tec Apex Pro Headlamp$89.99Buy Now

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Apex Pro LED Headlamp$89.95Buy Now

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Apex Pro 3 Watt LED Headlamp$75.95Buy Now

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Apex Pro Headlamp$89.95Buy Now

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