| Joby Gorillatorch Adjustable and Flexible Tripod Flashlight |  | Brand: Joby
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $22.18 - $41.73
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Media: Tools & Hardware
MPN: FL1-01AM
ASIN: B00381AF9E
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Product Description
114907 Features: Flex, bend, and wrap the legs to fit any spot you may need or find, and super strong magnets in the feet mean you can attach it to just about anything Get up to 80 hours of powerful CREE LED lighting that provides a maximum output of 65 lumens and has a dimmer switch to control the power and brightness with a simple twist Specifications: Weight with batteries: 65 ounces Battery type: 3 AAA Brightness: 65 lumens Burn time: up to 80 hours
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A 2 cent investment turns a 3-star light into a 5-star star June 9, 2010
Robert S. Tobias (Arlington, VA USA)
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RRS9SBEWYP369 What I really liked is the way this light could be positioned. The tripod legs bend in any direction. The light can be tilted as needed. The little colored bands are rubberized so when you twist them around something they stay put. The feet are likewise rubberized so they stay put even if placed on a slanted surface. Inside of each foot is a magnet and any one of then is capable of supporting the weight of the entire light.
What I found misleading is the dimmer switch. This is actually a light with two levels of output, all the way on and about half way on. You adjust this by twisting a knob and might be able to catch some slight variations between the two but they are not really that useful even if they were easier to set.
What I didn't like was the beam focus. The center is tiny and really too bright. If you use it to light what your working on it is frequently so bright you have to look away. Outside the tiny center it's usually too dim to be of much good.
I fixed that problem for two cents. (Actually, probably lots less but I'm too lazy to do the arithmetic.) What I did was cut a 3" square of Glad Pressing Seal 3 Pack and put it over the light. It acts as a diffuser and produces an evenly bright, wider angle beam that is (IMHO) perfect.
Very handy flashlight October 15, 2009
HMH (Santa Clara, CA)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I have used this for camping, reading, and electrical work. I am amazed by how strong the magnets are and they attach easily to metal. It's not large so you can carry it like a regular flashlight and use it in tight spaces. Also, the bulb is a Cree which is more expensive than a LED. You can dim the light by turning the knob instead of having to click to pre-set light levels. I highly recommend this as a gift if you don't know what to give.
Terrific First Version January 16, 2010
Tom D (Columbus, OH United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Gorilla tripod is terrific. You can put it anywhere and aim it where you want in ways I haven't seen with anything else. This is much, much easier than the old "snake light" if you remember that. The magnets in the feet are remarkably strong. The dimmer works fine. If you do much work like under sinks or in attics where a headlight doesn't quite get the job done, this is as good as it gets for a positionable flashlight.
Two things I'd like to see. First, mount the tripod to the light with a 1/4-20 thread so the tripod could still be used with a camera; as it is, the tripod is permanently mounted with the flashlight head. Second, put a focusing mechanism on the light so it can be flood or spot. Gorilla tripods aren't cheap by themselves, so the money in this is presumably in the tripod, not the headlight. I'd pay more for a refined lamp. Don't misunderstand though, the bright light and easy aiming makes it a good value.
FWIW the first one of these I received was DOA, but Amazon replaced it immediately. It happens.
Works great, makes a great gift for hands-on people December 7, 2009
Brett Schandelson (Missoula, MT)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased two of these flashlights, one for myself and one as a gift. First thing you'll notice is that the construction feels very solid - you're not going to break it just by using it. Only part that feels a bit cheap is the battery door, but it works fine and should not be a problem. The legs are what you'd expect from a Joby product - fully articulatable and they stay put. Even better, though, the feet are magnetic, which is fantastic. They are pretty strong too, more than enough to hold the flashlight without it moving much.
Finding everyday uses for the flashlight was a little harder than expected, but it's very useful for anything where you need both hands. The days of holding a flashlight with your mouth are over! Plumbing, wiring, car repairs, etc... you can find a use for this flashlight for just about anything.
My Dad LOVES IT!!! February 9, 2010
P. M. Hutchinson (Milwaukee, WI)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
My dad loves this and has requested another one. My dad is a mechanic and works on cars sometimes into the late hours and this light is perfect for him. He uses all the time and loves the fact that the brightness can be adjusted. I recommend this to all!
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