| | |  | Broadcaster Tools | Home » » The AMAZING 95 LED Aluminum Flashlight | | | | | | | Description: | | *Absolutely ASTOUNDING amount of light from a hand-held flashlight!*95 super-bright LED generate massive flood of brilliant white light; 100,000-hr life LEDs*High battery-efficiency from advanced LED technology; lights for hours on 3 D-cell (not incl)*Rugged & durable aircraft aluminum body, weather-resistant silicone seals, textured grip*Positive-action switch prevents accidental battery drain, convenient barrel positionThe most powerful hand-held flashlight we've ever tested - like holding a search light in your hand! Super-bright LED produce less heat than incandescent bulbs for excellent battery efficiency and last up to 100,000 hours. Finely-constructed weather resistant aluminum barrel and lamp-head with acrylic lens cover stand up to rough treatment; Titanium finish. Convenient positive-action (click on/click off) thumb switch prevents light from coming on inadvertently and draining batteries. Overall dimensions: 12-1/2 in. length, 1-1/2 in. barrel-diameter, 3 in. lamp-head diameter; weight 1.9 lbs with 3-D batteries (not included), 1.1 lbs without batteries. | | | Features: | |
• 95 super-bright LED generate massive flood of brilliant white light
• High battery-efficiency from advanced LED technology; lights for hours on 3 D-cell (not incl)
• Positive-action switch prevents accidental battery drain
• Finely-constructed weather resistant aluminum barrel and lamp-head
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 16.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 50 reviews |
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59 of 61 found the following review helpful:
 bright light, highly recommended, but...Aug 30, 2008
By 9-11 Was An Inside Job
I do a lot of hiking at night. I like the white light the AMAZING 95 LED Aluminum Flashlight (previously marketed as the Big Kahuna) gives off, as opposed to the yellowish light of most other bulbs. I still use the Rayovac 4D cell lantern flashlight with krypton bulb, which has a bright spot, but is yellowish. The Kahuna casts a wider, whiter, more uniform light that is much easier on the eyes, and doesn't wash out your viewing field with too bright a light, or with a light that is very bright in one area and very dim in another. Also, the Kahuna's uniform whiteness allows outdoors people to see animals' eyes reflected back at you, even from 100+ meters. The krypton bulb doesn't show up animals' eyes nearly as well as the LED, which is important in mountain lion and bear country. Many hours of use with rechargeable D cells (I use Powerizer brand, about 5x the amperage of Energizer rechargeable D's).
Complaints: batteries rattling inside cause flickering of light; tempered glass or a stronger polycarbonate plastic lens would be better; made in China; no customer service contact for parts or repairs; would like a lantern style rather than long maglite type shape; poorly made on/off switch that falls off (I used painter's tape to keep it on); obviously not waterproof or even water resistant; would like a plastic casing option rather than aluminum;
I am in the market for a second powerful LED flashlight, but have decided to wait a bit, rather than buy another Kahuna. I use the Kahuna daily and it blows away my LED headlamp lights (such as the powerful Petzl MYO XP) I bought through REI.
Update August 3, 2010: I bought a second AMAZING LED and I couldn't be happier. The on/off switch has not been a problem. I've researched high-end LED flashlights made by Fenix and Pelican in the $100-$200 range, and bought one. Sure, they are well-made. What do you expect for a $125 flashlight? But they are much heavier than the AMAZING 95 LED flashlight, and some require special (expensive) batteries. I don't think you can beat this AMAZING LED flashlight for its price. Though you might get more lumens (brightness) and throw from a $200 flashlight, the AMAZING LED is more than bright enough for hiking, looking for intruders on your property at night, or working on a car.
If you are really interested in this subject, I suggest checking out the reviews by law enforcement officers for some of the tactical lights made by Fenix and Pelican. These guys are really into their lights and provide some good technical info.
31 of 36 found the following review helpful:
 Holy moly!Dec 30, 2007
By Brent Scott
"Goofy gadget guy"
Wow, this thing is phenomenal. Seems to be a pretty solid piece, built like a Mag-Lite, but despite O-rings at the tail cap and for the head piece itself, the switch and bezel are NOT sealed so don't think you can let it get more than a splash.
As for performance, egads! Astoundingly bright for its size, you don't want to get hit in the face with the beam lest it seem like you're staring through a shower drain grate wherever you go for a couple of minutes afterward. No problem illuminating street signs and license plates several doors down the street, and the beam has a pretty useful spread for your typical flashlight duties. It's both a spot and a flood at the same time, not adjustable like a Mag, but no need.
Yeah, it's a bit on the pricey side, but it's worth every penny both for the novelty (it's quite a conversation piece) and utility. Best gift I got for the holidays, hands down.
18 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Very powerfull flashlight for its sizeApr 05, 2008
By H. Roland Theodore
The Kahuna gives a powerful white beam that really brings up details from a dark scene. It's not a flood light though, so don't expect it to reach out in the distance like these big flood lights but it still reaches fine up to 100 meters.
The construction is solid and the weight gives me an impression of quality although the front glass is plexiglass instead of mineral glass. I just wish the on/off button was better sealed against water.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 ObsoleteJan 27, 2011
By V. Curtis
I've bough four of these lights (2 as gifts), and when I bought them I was wow'd. Most light I've ever seen from a flashlight up until that point. Big flood, lights up a room almost as if the lights were on. I'd guess hovering around 80 lumens.
The run time is also very good. I've had them for years now using maybe a minute or less a day and have never changed the batteries.
HOWEVER...the time of these 5mm multi-lights has came and passed. Light technology has jumped in leaps and bounds. I recently bought a ITP A3 EOS for $20 as a keychain light. It wieghts far less than a ounce and absolutely blows the 95 LED light out of the water in terms of output. Its comical! A flashlight the size of your finger putting out more light than this huge monstrosity.
So before you pull the chain on this light do some research. Check out iTP, fenix, and 4sevens lights for starters. You can find lights at a fraction of the size, 4X the output, and in the $20-50 range.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Awesome LED FlashlightAug 18, 2009
By C. Delia
I do alot of camping and have alot of lights, lanterns, LED flashlights etc. But this 95 LED flashlight is the brightest one I have, and have seen so far. Definitely lights up the area pretty well. Some reviews mention batteries rattling around and the light flickering. It's true they DO rattle in the sleeve but I haven't had a problem with the light flickering. You can always fix that by sliding a thin piece of cardboard between the sleeve and batteries to firm them up. Doesn't really bother me though. The switch isn't waterproof but seems to work well so far. (Then again it hasen't gotten wet yet. We'll see.) And the protective lens is kind of thin. But it should be ok as long as you don't drop it face down on a pointy rock or something. All in all I like it. Great flashlight.
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