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Lumenok GT1 Lighted Nock


(2/9/11) The review for the Firenock lighted nock (and the awsome comparison between the Firenock, Lumenok, and G5 lighted nocks) was left by Jeff T. Thanks Jeff for the great review.

Outdoorsman Review:

Firenock Lighted Arrow Nock

FIRENOCK vs. LUMENOCK vs. G5

First Impressions:
I ordered all three nocks at the same time from Lancaster Archery. I have never bought a lighted nock system before and have only been using my own homemade version for targets. I was very excited to start the Firenock Challenge and opened the package as soon as it arrived. The first nock on top was the Lumenock, then the G5 with the Firenock on the bottom. Here we go! All three were packaged nicely but were very different. I will say that the Lumenock package did not have as much information listed in comparison to the Firenock, which seemed to have a lot. Right away you could tell that each nock had their own style. I immediately thought that the G5 nock was very long and wondered how durable they would be in travel? The Lumenock is the shortest in length and the Firenock was dead in the middle. The G5 was the heaviest, weighing in at 38 grains and the Lumenock was the lightest. Of course that put Firenock right in the middle. Overall, I was very impressed with all three nocks on first impressions. Each has their own style but everything you need is right there with all of the nocks.

The Challenge:
During the challenge I shot each nock 100 times or until they quit working. At shot 50, I place the nocks in a glass of fresh water for 12 hours. At shot 75, the nocks were placed into a salt bath for 14 hours. Each nock was dried out and shot to see if the battery and wiring had held up.

Installation:
If you are not mechanically inclined, like me, the Firenock can be a bit intimidating but once you read the instructions and look at the diagrams, installation is a snap. It takes about 10 seconds to get the nock together and ready to use. The G5 also comes in two pieces, but is very easy to snap together. The Lumenock is ready to use right out of the package, so this was the easiest of the three. All nocks fit very well in my Gold Tip XT Hunter arrows. I had no problems and did not have to sand or fill space.
Use:
Firenock fits very well on my string. You can see the nock light up as you shoot and watch it all the way down to the target. Once on the target, the light is bright and was visible at 30 yards in the day light. The Firenock lighted every time and stayed lit until I turned it off. Turning the light off is easy once you think about. I found that holding the arrow a bit higher than the 6” recommendation was just easier for me to remember. The light turned off on the first try every time after that small adjustment. The G5 fit well on my string as well. The light is bright and very visible down range. The G5 automatically turns into a flash mode after six seconds and catches the eye nicely. The G5 nock lighted every time until a few shots after the salt water bath. The G5 quit working but was a solid competitor until then. Turning off the light takes 3 hits on a hard surface. There is a rhythm but once you get it down, turning the light off is a snap. The Lumenock also fit well with no problems. The light was the brightest of the three, but it is an orange nock with a red light and the others were red with red light. I don’t know if that affects anything, but I thought is should be mentioned. The Lumenock stopped working after the clean water submersion. I was able to get a few more shots, but it hasn’t worked since the fresh water. Turning off the nock was easy with a wiggle and pull motion. I took all three turkey hunting and although I did not get a shot, it was good to see all three in real use. I had no problems with the Firenock and the G5, however I did notice the Lumenock had turned on several times by its self.

Overall:
Each nock has something to offer but the Lumenock definitely fell short to the Firenock and G5. Lumenock just did not last. The G5 is a nice nock, but did not have the durability. The Firenock was clearly a better made product that you could count on. After 12 hours in fresh water and 14 hours in salt water, Firenock was the only one that continued to work. The parts seem to be high quality and customer service is top notch. For me the Firenock is worth the extra money. I want something that works when I need it. Firenock was the superior product in my test.

*Note: All nocks were shot out of a Mathews DXT, 68#, Athens Accomplice 68# and a youth recurve at 20#.

Manufacturer’s Specs for the Firenock:

From the manufacturer:

• No magnet required
• 99.9999% reliable
• Ultra smart “G” switch
• 15 degree, 11,000 LUX focus beam LED
• 24K Gold plated connectors
• 24K Gold plated Titanium wire connector
• Battery and Nock is field changeable
• Matched weight practice nock included
• 17 second auto shutoff target nock for 3D
• 7 to 10 days blinking for signalling
• Saltwater proof with optional adapter
• Models available to fit most archery arrows.