Races and Places with Azsungoddess
  • Product & Race Reviews
  • About Me
  • Race Discounts
  • Product Discounts
  • Tea Shop

Races & Places with azsungoddess
Running & Racing around the globe

Can you see me now? Knuckle Light Review

1/19/2017

0 Comments

 
"Disclaimer: I received a set of Knuckle Lights to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!"
 
I admit it; I am not a fan of running in the dark. But there are often times in the summer & winter here in AZ when that’s your only option.  I was thrilled at the chance to try Knuckle Lights.

Picture
Normally if I am doing a run in the dark for any prolonged period of time, I wear a headlamp. I don’t love it, though.  It slips a bit, especially once it gets sweaty, and sometimes the bouncing light bothers me. Knuckle Lights offer a convenient handheld option that are just as bright, if not more so, than some headlamps.

Picture
I was immediately struck at how bright they were. In fact, I just about blinded myself when I first turned them on. (warning: don’t be looking directly at them when you turn them on!!!). I couldn’t wait to try these out.  These arrived just before Christmas, so it was time to head out for a “Christmas light run”, one of my favorite things to do this time of year.  Obviously, it wasn’t pitch black out, but I certainly appreciated the extra light these provided, as well as an opportunity to make sure I am seen more easily to others!

Picture
The lights come with a charger, it didn’t take very long for them to be up to full power. They are designed to last 4 hours on high beams, and 8 hours on low. I am most excited about using these during Ragnar.   I have 2 Ragnar Relays coming up in March. During my last Ragnar, I was on a deserted stretch of road virtually by myself late at night. Pitch dark. My headlamp could only do so much.  If it wasn’t for the occasional passing van with headlights I think I would have gone crazy.  These would have come in SO handy!

Another cool feature is that when you are storing them not in use, they have magnetized sides so that you can store them together as a pair and don’t have to worry about losing them.

Picture
I was also impressed with the width of area that it illuminates.  It really light up a large section. The LED pattern is a “WIDE FLOOD BEAM”, so it puts out light in all directions, providing a steady, even light in front of you that does not bounce around, even with your arms moving Each unit is 140 Lumens on high power, so you get a super bright 280 Lumens combined,  vs my headlamp that only puts out 160 lumens. I did struggle a bit with the adjustable strap that fits around your hand. I made them a little smaller, and the placeholder kept slipping out of its belt loop and coming open.
 
Summary:
Pros –
  • Bright! 280  Lumens
  • Rechargeable
  • Handheld, ergonomic fit
  • 3 settings – high, low and flashing
  • Lightweight at just 3 oz  each
  • Waterproof!

Cons –
  • Adjustable strap doesn’t always stay put
Picture
Rechargeable Knuckle Lights retail for $59.99. But you can save 10% on your order with code “bibravepro”!  I think these are well worth the money if you do a lot of running in the dark. I know I feel safer with them.

0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    Author

    Hi, I'm Emily! I'm an avid runner in Arizona with a passion for travel and racing around the country!

    Read more

    FOLLOW ME!
    SUBSCRIBE
    Picture
    Follow my blog with Bloglovin
    Picture
    Picture

    Archives

    October 2022
    September 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    September 2021
    June 2021
    December 2020
    October 2020
    August 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Product & Race Reviews
  • About Me
  • Race Discounts
  • Product Discounts
  • Tea Shop