This innovation is something that every headlamp owner should have - if you have changed your headlamp batteries 4 times since purchase, then the Core is something worth looking into. The Core is a small lithium ion polymer battery pack that clips into the existing Petzl headlamp and is rechargeable via USB.
These little puppies are great for morning runners, or late hikers - it pairs up with the Petzl OS software, which lets you preset the lumen output/time while using your headlamp.
If you like to run in the pitch black of morning, set your beginning light at a high lumen output, and have it gradually decrease as the sun rises. Ya, that's sweet.
You can download the version of OS and check how the software works even before purchasing the CORE. It's pretty fool proof, basically just click and drag.
One feature we really like about this program is that you can make profiles for different headlamp users. Say that "Sarah" wants to use her Tikka XP headlamp in the morning when she runs (high output, to low), and her room mate "Alan" wants to use his Tikka 2Plus headlamp while XC Skiing in the evenings (low output to high). Just open up with OS Software and click the photo/named profile of your headlamp and program your lamp. Or if "Alan" wants to use his lamp, but use "Sarah's" light profile, he can! - WHOA! THE POSSIBILITY!
Check out this great video on how to use the Petzl Core and it's environmental benefit.
As of right now, the CORE battery will work with all 2012 edition headlamps, in both the Tikka and the Zipka family. The older models of the Tikka 2XP and the Tikka 2 Plus models will take the CORE, but other models prior to Spring 2012 will not.
If you are looking for a new headlamp, we strongly suggest pairing up with the Core rechargeable battery, it saves you money, saves the planet, and is just plain awesome.
If you have any questions about the Core, or you want to see the software in action, ask our staff and we can give you a show and tell.
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