Jim rest assured, between kites and torches(an AUS thing) I get my fair share of odd looks, but by far the torch 'thing' is the hardest to explain... you are on far safer ground with a mere kite fetish

John, lol yep $400 is 'about right' for a good flashlight

Now that's a funny discussion to have with 'normal folk'

John, I'm no where near a serious flashlight person and I fear I have over $100 just tied up in batteries
