How do the Polarion HID Searchlights compare to some of the other Handheld Searchlights out on the market?
This is a fairly in-depth question. But the simple answer is when directly compared to similar class searchlights; the Polarion searchlights are the best of breed. You should be aware that there are other lights/manufacturer’s that have designed lights using different lamp technologies and for different purposes such a long-range communication or extremely tight focus for specialty applications. Yes, these lights project a spot at impressive ranges, but they not useful when attempting to actually locate and identify moving targets of interest during a practical search, unaided with optics. Comparison: It’s much like attempting to search for a smaller object in a large field with a laser as opposed to a high quality flashlight. Searchlights can’t do it all. They are designed for specific purposes at specific ranges. The Polarion Searchlights are designed for effective, practical search operations inside the 400-yard range. The Polarion Searchlights are generally smaller, lighter, and fe
