MSN slideshow: The Spy Wares of a real life Q.How We're Made See our EXPEDITION® LS4™, TREK™ 4, and TREK™6000 EX60™ getting hand assembled from scratch. If you have not seen this episode yet, see Tektite Flashlights being made from scratch on the Discovery channel, "How It's Made" , episode 42. Or, if you have five minutes, see it below:
Upcoming showtimes (Eastern): Jan. 8th, 2008, 9:30 AM , Jan. 8th, 2008, 6:30 PM Also on the Science Channel, episode 42: Nov 27, 2007, 8:30 pm
Nov 27, 11:30 pm Discovery Canada, Season 8, Episode 3 And look for it on Discovery HD. Tektite strobes probe the Aegean Sea in "Titanic's Tragic Sister", on The History Channel The Britannic is the larger sister of the ill-fated Titanic. Converted to a hospital ship for WWI, on November 21, 1916, Britannic was steaming through the Kea Channel in the Aegean when an explosion ripped through the ship causing the world's largest ocean liner to sink in 400 feet of water. Famous New Jersey wreck divers John Chatterton and Richie Kohler (hosts of "Deep Sea Detectives", Shadow Divers, U-869) lead an expedition to unravel this mystery of the Britannic's final hour. TektiteStrobes can be seen in several shots on the mooring buoy down-line atthe decompression stops. Our strobes were also "off screen", butessential, during the tense scene in boiler room #6. While 100 feetinside the wreck, and 400' down, the penetration dive had to be abortedwhen the visibilty dropped to zero during the "silt out". Our strobessafely guided the divers back to the exit. 
Tektite Torcher™ Test On February 28, Tektite's design and engineering team completed another round of Torcher Testing. See the video below! The goal of this Torcher Test was to subject our flashlights to the extreme weight and pressure of a tank. Duringthe testing we drove a retired 54-Ton British Tank over several of ourflashlights. This unique product and demanding test helpsdemonstratethe extreme ruggedness and durability of our flashlights. After the test, we inspected the flashlights and came to the following conclusions: - The Excursion LS4 once again demonstrated that it deserves the title of Most Durable Flashlight in the World. It survived the test with only minor scuffs and body scratches. - The Trek 2/4 demonstratedits extreme resilience to the crushing forces exerted by the 54-TonTank. While its ABS body was slightly deformed, it still worked afterthis test. -Onlyone flashlight didn't survive the test; It was still shining, but couldnot be turned off. However, this prototype model has been redesignedand we fully expect it to pass this Torcher Test next time. That's whattesting is for! Tektite would like to thank Ricky's Army & Navy in Delran, NJ, for all their assistance. CLICK ON THE "PLAY" ARROW:
Tektite flashlight featured in "Flightplan" with Jodie Foster
TheExcursion LS4 LED flashlight by Tektite was used in the TouchstonePictures hit movie "Flightplan", released in September 2005. JodieFoster's character Kyle Pratt uses the Excursion LS4 as she searchesfor her daughter in the cargo hold of the aircraft. About "Flightplan": Flyingat 40,000 feet in a cavernous, state-of-the-art E474 aircraft, KylePratt faces every mother's worst nightmare when her six year-olddaughter, Julia, vanishes without a trace mid-flight from Berlin to NewYork. © Touchstone Picutres Tektite shines in Iditarod trail sled dog race
 RichardHum of Talkeetna, Alaska,used Tektite's LPR-113 LED replacement bulb ashe ran in the famous Iditarod trail sled dog race on March 4, 2006.Richard installed the LPR-113 bulb in his musher's headlamp to ensurebetter visibility at night, when most of the running is actually done.
Iditarod,dubbed "The Last Great Race", is a gruelling 1,150-mile trail raceacross some of the most beautiful and at the same time unforgivingterrain in Alaska. This will be yet another test for Tektite's ruggedproducts as Richard embarks on his journey in sub-zero temperatures andblinding winds. You can learn more about Richard Hum and the Iditarod race at the websites
Tektite Strobe 300 Featured in Fear Factor Stunt  Tektite'sStrobe 300 was featured in the opening stunt of the Nov. 29,2004,episode (#512) of NBC's hit reality show Fear Factor.
Thestunt featured an underwater relay race using Strobe 300s as batons. Towin, contestants had to travel through an underwater maze of obstaclesin the fastest time. About Fear Factor:
Ineach pulse-racing Fear Factor episode, six contestants recruited acrossthe United States battle in three extreme stunts. These stunts aredesigned to challenge the contestants both physically and mentally.
New 2-Watt LED Dive Lantern from Tektite  Tektite'snew 2-Watt Trek 400 LS is the first BC pocket-sized dive lantern to usethe super-bright Luxeon Star LED. This comfortable touse and carry LEDdive light is a perfect entry-level night diving light or a greatbackup light for serious night divers. Powered by 4C-cell batteries,the Trek 400 LS delivers 8+ hours of solar-quality (5,500K) white lightthat helps restore sunlight color at depth. Itssmooth reflectordelivers a narrow, bright beam, while double O-ringseals give thislight an underwater depth rating of 300 feet (100 m). Additionalfeatures include a lock-off switch, lifetime warranty and anadjustable, cushioned wrist lanyard.
Tektite Lights Make World Record Dive  Two Trek 4 dive lights joined Mark Ellyatt on his world record deep dive to 1,032 feet (313 m) on December 18, 2003.
Markcarried four dive lights with him during his record setting dive; inaddition to the two Trek 4s, he also carried two 4 C-cell lights fromanother manufacturer. Mark said that both Trek 4s performedgreat,despite the fact that only one of his other two lights workedonce hemade it to 313 m (the other did survive, but it was severelydamaged).Mark attached the Trek 4s to his hood so that we could readhis gauges and the depth markings on his descent line. Markwas quite impressed that he was able to find dive lights capableofwithstanding the extreme pressure of a 1,000 foot dive. "Once 180mdepth came, it brought with it the darkness. Underwater lightinghascome along way in the last year and it's now possible to virtuallyguarantee operation to 300 m (with the right lights of course!)."
Build a Flashlight Kits Now Available Formore than ten years we've hosted local youth groups, including theBoyScouts, to our factory to show them how we build flashlights. At theend of the demonstration, we then allow the visitors to assemble oneforthemselves to take home. These project kits are great learning tools toteach children how flashlights work; plus they'll have a wonderfulflashlight to use for camping and other outdoor activities.Discountsare available to community and scout groups that purchase 5 or moreflashlight kits.
TEKTITE production firsts: 1990- Company formed in September.
1991- Produced lights for Ocean Edge/Tekna
1991- First commercially accepted Chemical Lightstick Alternative, Mark-Lite, designed to reduce solid waste produced by chem sticks
1992- World's smallest submersible strobe, Mark-Lite Strobe introduced
1993- First multi-led diver's marker light, Mark-Lite Fire-Fly
1994- First Steady LED marker light, Mark-Lite Stinger
1998- First conventional style White LED flashlight, Trek 2, patented
1998- First LED diver's marker light available in multiple colors, Mark III LED, Patented
1998- First White LED diving light (Trek 4)
1998- First White LED PR-base flashlight replacement bulb
1999- First US Navy U/W EOD flashlight using White LED technology, Expedition 300, patent
1999- First Luxeon-based LED flashlight, Expedition L
1999- Five models of White LED flashlight in Production
2000- First 40 lumen LED flashlight Expedition 1900, patent
2000- First Large-Array white LED flashlight, 80 lumens, Trek 400 EX-40, patented,
2001- Eight models of White LED flashlight in production
2001- First LED primary dive light, Trek 400 EX-40
2001- First LED video light, 120 lumens, EX-60
2002- 15 LED lights in production
2002- World's toughtest LED flashlight, Excursion introduced
2003- First Luxeon based LED flashlight replacement bulbs, patented
2004- First single-LED 4 watt flashlight, Excursion LS4
2005- First LED flashlight to break the 200 lumens mark , Tac12, 240 lumens
2006- 35 LED lights in production
2007- First 200 lumen single-LED Tactical flashlight
2007- First 600 lumen LED Diving/Tactical flashlight in production, Sea-Ray 12 |
