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Orienteering

LEDX originated in the sport of orienteering. Since the beginning of LEDX we always strived to make a headlamp that would be the number one choice for elite orienteerers. Since they require powerful and reliable headlamps to stay competitive, we are happy to see that LEDX is one of the most used brands at the big orienteering relays. Especially the best teams and runners are using LEDX Headlamps. Koovee the winners of Jukola 2016 and IFK Göteborg the winners of both 10-MILA and Jukola 2017, use only LEDX Cobra during the night legs.

In order to succeed in night orienteering, it’s important to keep the right course by quickly reading objects in the terrain. It’s also vital to be able to focus on the most important thing, the orienteering technique. LEDX headlamps therefore have a very wide and powerful light that gives the runner a large illuminated area to navigate in. The different lenses interact and spread the light throughout the field of vision, without visible edges in the light image. Depending on the model, they also light up a long distance in front of the runner, allowing for the highest speed when the terrain allows.

Of course, the lights are perfectly fitted on the head, thanks to a well-balanced lamp housing, low weight and the market's most advanced headgear. An extremely power-efficient electronics together with high performance batteries, allows for long runs through the night and beyond.

Practising orienteering when it’s dark using a headlamp can also increase the performance when orienteering in daylight. By using a lower power mode during training, you can increase the challenge and develop an even better orienteering technique.

IFK Göteborg

The Swedish team IFK Göteborg dominate the big relays like 10-mila during the last years, they even won Jukola 2017 using LEDX Cobra at all night legs.

By gathering some of the best orienteerers mostly from Sweden and Norway in Gothenburg they create a successful environment for training. Many of the runners in IFK Göteborg have individual ambitions and use LEDX headlamps to practice during the winter time.

Koovee

Koovee is one of the best orienteering clubs in the world, from Tampere, Finland. Since 2016 they have been using LEDX headlamps to perform the best possible on the big orienteering relays like Jukola and 10-MILA. Their coach Raimo Arvola has some of the best orienteerers in the world in his team, like Oleksandr Kratov a night specialist and Daniel Hubmann with five individual gold medals at the world championships.
Koovee won Jukola 2016 using LEDX Cobra.

“We have been pursuing a reliable and functional solution for head lamps for our team. Since the LED replaced the halogen lamps, the lighting development has been daunting and reliability varies. When an athlete invests 500-1000h per year depending on the individual, all the preparation is done with care and the club invests in training camps and competitions for the athletes. It would be absurd to be investing in anything other than the best products” says Raimo Arvola.

The lamps’ light powers have risen from about 1000 lumens to 3000 lumens in only a few years and now with the LEDX Cobra, the luminous intensity is at 6500 lumen. We have experienced that some of the well-known manufacturers have problems with the cooling and the lights are fading even at a moderate power mode. Some are also not suitable for use in such a tough sport as orienteering as the lamps not have been originally intended for that. The resistance for shocks, the moisture protection and the protection of the electronics may not be what it should. It is a pleasure to provide the team with head lamps where all details are designed to meet the specific requirements, Raimo says.

Even if we use the best possible head lamp, we always want to have a backup. Because something unforeseen can happen, says Raimo. During the last couple of years, I have been looking for an optimal solution for this and it was inspiring to note that LEDX has the solution. Their Backup light is a particular innovation, attached underneath the additional lamp and powered by a small light weight battery. A completely independent power system if some problem occurs.

NTNUI

Vi i NTNUI er stolte av å nå kunne si at vi løper for LEDX i tiden framover. Vi er en klubb fra Trondheim, som er driftet av studenter fra alle deler av Norge.

Våre løpere kombinerer studie med orienteringssatsing, og vi trener og bor i nærheten av hverandre. Denne nærheten skaper samhold og fellesskap, og er kanskje grunnen til at stafettløpning er så verdsatt i NTNUI.

Vi har en rik tradisjon med både elite- og breddeorientering, og er blant de største klubbene på 10Mila. Det merkes alltid at vi er tilstede på konkurranser og nå ønsker vi at det sportslige igjen gir like stor oppmerksomhet.

Dette har ført til #tio2020-prosjektet som har som hensikt: «Målet med prosjektet er at dame og herrelaget vårt skal være gode nok til å vinne 10mila i 2020, og at lagene bak dette skal sette nye rekorder».

De siste årene har vi hatt en økning i antallet eliteløpere som har valgt å flytte til Trondheim. Med en sterk nattkultur i klubben mener vi at med en sterkere avslutning en tidligere skal vi virkelig være med å kjempe til siste slutt. Med LEDX med på laget har vi sikret oss best mulig lyskvalitet på natten.

Følg oss på vår vei mot toppen av 10Mila, Jukola og andre konkurranser de neste årene på sosiale medier

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Hu og Hei!

Lucas Basset

I have never considered myself as a good night orienteer. Too insecure, too defensive. I have often felt oppressed by darkness. My technical routine requires a lot of eye contacts with the terrain. I want to look far ahead, and collect as much information around me as possible. Until one year ago, that was something I was unable to do. My previous headlamps narrowed my eyesight and brought me back to a rusty technique. And above all, I had a bad feeling while running alone in the forest. A vicious and anxious feeling to be out there, to not being able to control what I do and a fear of making mistakes.

I still can’t say, if I am a good night orienteerer or not, the time and competitions will tell. But choosing to use a LEDX headlamp and especially the LEDX Cobra 6500 has definitely changed my relationship to night running. The beam is as wide as I need, and therefore I can see around me almost as good as in the middle of the day. But I can also read the map without being bothered by any reflection.

Don’t misunderstand me. I still get this night orienteering adrenaline kick. You know, the feeling that you’re doing something unusual but fun. With the inside knowledge that you’d better not mess up the next control, this positive stress. But I am relaxed, I know I can use my normal technique, and I can trust my light. So now, with this LEDX Cobra in my training bag, I don’t fear the night sessions anymore, in the dark and foggy forests around Saint Etienne in France, or anywhere else, now I look forward to them.

Which model should you choose?

For orienteering purposes all LEDX headlamps would suit. Your orienteering speed makes the differents. For those who just started with orienteering in the night, a LEDX Kaa will do fine. Kaa is also simple and comfortable to use, with its smaller battery, you have both the lamp and the battery on the head.

For the more advanced orienteerers, Mamba or Cobra is the ones to choose from. Mamba is very light weight yet gives you a very powerful light. Cobra is the top model with outstanding light performance and the obvious choice for the elite orienteerers, or if your vision is no longer on top. Used by the best teams and night orienteerers on the big relays and Championships.

Bundles and Products

Choose perfect lamp for your activity

Orienteering

214-1 Cobra 6 500 X-pand Standard kit
699.30€
214-3 Cobra 6 500 X-pand Standard kit + Backup battery
741.73€
214-2 Cobra 6 500 X-pand Standard kit + backup light
782.29€
208-1 Backup light kit
83.91€
114-2 Large size battery 113 Wh / 10,5 Ah / 10,8 V
218.65€