The Different Types of Beam Patterns for Off Road Light Bars and Pods
In order to choose a light with the proper beam pattern for your vehicle, it is necessary to understand the different types of beam patterns and their uses. The type of light and beam pattern you choose will be largely dependent on the environment and application where you intend to use the specific vehicle light you purchase. Read on to learn about which type of beam pattern is the safest and most practical for you!
Spot Lights | Shop Now
Spot lights give off a narrow and concentrated beam of light that allows for greater visibility at further distances. With light output stretching beyond that of standard headlights. Spot lights are best used to navigate dark back roads for everything from recreational vehicles to work trucks and search and rescue vehicles.
Flood Lights | Shop Now
Flood lights are best at illuminating a wider area at a shorter distance than typical headlights. These are great for use on vehicles performing tasks at night such as roadwork or harvesting, as well as use on curvy roads and side roads.
Combo Beams | Shop Now
Combo vehicle lights are a combination of a spot light and a flood light that are always on simultaneously. This allows for the light to cover both short and long distances at the same time for a variety of tasks.
Selectable Multibeams | Shop Now
Selectable Multibeams contain both a spot light and a flood light. With this, you gain the ability to have either the spot light or the flood light, or both on at the same time. Selectable multi-beams are extremely versatile in that you get three beam patterns in a single light. However it does require additional wiring to operate both beams independently through either multiple rocker switches, or a momentary switch.
Combo + Side Shooters | Shop Now
Side shooters illuminate a full 180 degrees or more through the use of a combo beam vehicle light. Side shooters contain an extra row of vertically or horizontally stacked and angled LED lights. This row is what gives the side shooter the ability to expand beyond a normal flood light's field of view. Side shooters are best used while stationary or at very low speeds where the field of view is critical.