J.W. Speaker Adaptive LED Motorcycle Headlight Explained
When we first heard the words “adaptive” and “headlight” used in the same sentence for a motorcycle, we were immediately curious. Cars have offered cornering lights for years, but bikes are a completely different animal. That is exactly why the JW Speaker Adaptive Series caught our attention. This is described as the first of its […]
KC HiLiTES Dirt Tribe Dominates The Mint 400
The Mint 400 is one of the toughest tests in all of desert racing, and this year we watched the KC HiLiTES Dirt Tribe put on a clinic in the sand and rocks outside Las Vegas. From the celebration on Fremont Street to the final dark miles of the course, our sponsored teams proved once […]
Vision X Explora Series Lights: 16,000-Lumen Off-Road Review
When Vision X told us they had built a driving light from the ground up to match the styling of a modern truck, we wanted to see it in person. So we took a close look at the brand new Vision X Explora Series lineup, mounted on a GMC Canyon AT4X, and walked through everything […]
KC HiLites Lights Save Gold Rush Night Dig Safety
Running gold operations after dark is one of the most stressful parts of any mining season, and in this Gold Rush clip we watched the Hoffman crew hit a wall that had nothing to do with paydirt and everything to do with visibility. Dozer operator Dave Turin was pushing late into the night on cut […]
JW Speaker 406 & 407 LED Strobe Lights: Upgrade Guide
When it comes to warning lights that can survive real-world abuse, few names carry the reputation that JW Speaker has earned over the years. We have spent plenty of time around their strobes, and the latest additions to the lineup caught our attention because they solve a problem that has been lingering for a long […]
Vision X Lighting: From HID Lights to LED Innovation
When we set out to explore the story behind one of the most recognizable names in the lighting world, we knew Vision X had a history worth telling. What started in 1997 as a company specializing in halogen and HID lighting has grown into an industry leader serving over 121 countries. We dug into the […]
Rigid Industries Farm Lights: Turning Night Into Day
When we sit down with a multi-generation farmer and ask him what it means to work the land, the answers run deep. Farming means being thick skinned and strong, but also sensitive. It means becoming your own meteorologist, understanding hydrology and how to manage water, learning economics, and knowing how to manage both land and […]
Baja Designs Onyx Light Bar: Baja 500 Victory Story
When racers who have driven every major desert event tell us that one lighting brand stands above the rest, we pay attention. We recently spent time listening to trophy truck teams talk about how they light up the night at events like the Baja 500 and Baja 1000, and one name kept coming up again […]
JW Speaker 8800 Evo 2: Heated 4×6 LED Headlights
When we first got our hands on the JW Speaker 8800 Evolution 2 heated LED headlights, we knew we were looking at something different from the usual upgrade. This is the industry’s only 4×6 headlight designed to meet the proposed NHTSA five-star headlight safety guidelines, and after testing it, we understand why professional drivers are […]
Inside the Vision X Night Match Classic Charity Event
The Vision X Night Match Classic is one of the more unique events in our region and, honestly, across the country. We came out to see it firsthand, and what we found was an action shooting match run entirely at night, lit up by Vision X lighting. This is a timed match where competitors work […]