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Phone was dead so no pictures but the 90 head was a great suggestion.
Works perfectly clipped to my jacket top pocket and it's floody not throwy. Although I'm not sure I can put it on turbo clipped there as I may become the torch.
I knew I shouldn't have ventured into this area as I've now just ordered a new charger and pre ordered a thrower
What's the latest not mental priced good protected 18650 advice? I've spent too much already will need 4
Works perfectly clipped to my jacket top pocket and it's floody not throwy. Although I'm not sure I can put it on turbo clipped there as I may become the torch.
I knew I shouldn't have ventured into this area as I've now just ordered a new charger and pre ordered a thrower
What's the latest not mental priced good protected 18650 advice? I've spent too much already will need 4
dmsims said:
El stovey said:
_dobbo_ said:
2300 lumens from that little thing? Really?
https://www.olightstore.com/olight-h2r-novaI’m so getting one of these. Check out the videos.
Pesty said:
Phone was dead so no pictures but the 90 head was a great suggestion.
Works perfectly clipped to my jacket top pocket and it's floody not throwy. Although I'm not sure I can put it on turbo clipped there as I may become the torch.
I knew I shouldn't have ventured into this area as I've now just ordered a new charger and pre ordered a thrower
What's the latest not mental priced good protected 18650 advice? I've spent too much already will need 4
I've had no issues with Panny NCR18650B's but given the post a page or two back I'm not so sure what to recommend. I've got limited need for protected cells so I've only got Panasonic's and LG protected cells as a point of reference.Works perfectly clipped to my jacket top pocket and it's floody not throwy. Although I'm not sure I can put it on turbo clipped there as I may become the torch.
I knew I shouldn't have ventured into this area as I've now just ordered a new charger and pre ordered a thrower
What's the latest not mental priced good protected 18650 advice? I've spent too much already will need 4
Yeah that's what I've been using
Took a punt on these though I've just realised they could be anything under there. Description sound like they know what they are on about I've also just bought a nice bridge in London
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-PluzPower-18650-3400...
One question has led to spending around £200
Ffs
Also last year I'm pretty sure I bought a tk75 and I can't find it. Another small dissapointment the new olight doesn't share the same charger as my olight s10r and s15r I found it handy leaving one on there and swapping it out every few days
Just saw the Panasonic cell posts. That's why I bought a new charger when fully loaded it takes too long to charge and I don't like leaving them on charge when I'm alseep or not around.
New charger has 3a to each cell or something like that and doesn't drop like the nitecore one I've got now.
Took a punt on these though I've just realised they could be anything under there. Description sound like they know what they are on about I've also just bought a nice bridge in London
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-PluzPower-18650-3400...
One question has led to spending around £200
Ffs
Also last year I'm pretty sure I bought a tk75 and I can't find it. Another small dissapointment the new olight doesn't share the same charger as my olight s10r and s15r I found it handy leaving one on there and swapping it out every few days
Just saw the Panasonic cell posts. That's why I bought a new charger when fully loaded it takes too long to charge and I don't like leaving them on charge when I'm alseep or not around.
New charger has 3a to each cell or something like that and doesn't drop like the nitecore one I've got now.
Edited by Pesty on Monday 6th November 13:35
Being as I don't need to
a) Signal to aircraft
b) Dazzle cars
c) Turn night into day
No modes, fits in pocket, simple sturdy on/off, can't turn on accidentally, eyes stay adjusted for darkness, uses ordinary batteries. I ordered a couple of these.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adjustable-Zoomable-Flash...
Perfectly adequate for an unlit path and walk to the pub.
a) Signal to aircraft
b) Dazzle cars
c) Turn night into day
No modes, fits in pocket, simple sturdy on/off, can't turn on accidentally, eyes stay adjusted for darkness, uses ordinary batteries. I ordered a couple of these.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adjustable-Zoomable-Flash...
Perfectly adequate for an unlit path and walk to the pub.
Where exactly does 'need,' fit into the equation? That's just a word we use to justify things - we all know, 'want,' is the dominant factor when it comes to man toys.
And I 'want' as much VFM as I can get - in this context that means more output, longer runtimes, better beam patterns, controls, durability. Or I'd rather pay less money.
Case in point - the £7.50 torch posted above. Whilst it's not the same as an SK68, I'd be surprised if the performance wasn't near enough identical. I've got a load of them - they cost me £1.50 each.
And I 'want' as much VFM as I can get - in this context that means more output, longer runtimes, better beam patterns, controls, durability. Or I'd rather pay less money.
Case in point - the £7.50 torch posted above. Whilst it's not the same as an SK68, I'd be surprised if the performance wasn't near enough identical. I've got a load of them - they cost me £1.50 each.
Insert Coin said:
Richie C said:
I've got a BLF Q8 on the way, wish I'd not bothered with Banggood if you can get them on eBay in 7 days for a couple of quid more!
I'm loving this Q8, so many different modes and I've walked the dogs every night for 30 mins (on a middle setting) and it's still on the original set of batteries.4 quick button presses locks/unlocks it, it stops my kids from messing about with it and blinding each other or leaving it on when they've finished messing about with it.
Feels like a solid bit of kit though, certainly got some heft to it.
shaun442k said:
Jordan210 said:
Also charger is now reduced o a flash sale to 76p Code: LiitoKaUK
https://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_272183.html?u...
Thanks for this. Spare charger has been ordered.https://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_272183.html?u...
bingybongy said:
PositronicRay said:
Being as I don't need to
a) Signal to aircraft
b) Dazzle cars
c) Turn night into day
Of course you do...go on you know you do really.a) Signal to aircraft
b) Dazzle cars
c) Turn night into day
Use it constantly but I need to scan for dogs and the other side of the field is 400 meters so you buy a 400 meter range .....
I've just ordered a 1400 meter one but also seems new leds are out and EDC torches now tiny beat all my previous huge one so obviously they need replaceing.
It's a sickness
PositronicRay said:
Being as I don't need to
a) Signal to aircraft
b) Dazzle cars
c) Turn night into day
No modes, fits in pocket, simple sturdy on/off, can't turn on accidentally, eyes stay adjusted for darkness, uses ordinary batteries. I ordered a couple of these.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adjustable-Zoomable-Flash...
Perfectly adequate for an unlit path and walk to the pub.
I bought identical ones from China a couple of years ago for sub £2 - they're adequate around the house but not for scanning a large area.a) Signal to aircraft
b) Dazzle cars
c) Turn night into day
No modes, fits in pocket, simple sturdy on/off, can't turn on accidentally, eyes stay adjusted for darkness, uses ordinary batteries. I ordered a couple of these.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adjustable-Zoomable-Flash...
Perfectly adequate for an unlit path and walk to the pub.
A while ago I bought a Uniquefire UF 1405 which I was very happy with for circa £15
My Dad wants me to buy him 4 but they appear to be no longer available - can anyone suggest something similar ?
It was a dual 26650 / 18650 with a large head - the Convoy S2+ is highly rated but what's the next step up ?
My Dad wants me to buy him 4 but they appear to be no longer available - can anyone suggest something similar ?
It was a dual 26650 / 18650 with a large head - the Convoy S2+ is highly rated but what's the next step up ?
V8RX7 said:
A while ago I bought a Uniquefire UF 1405 which I was very happy with for circa £15
My Dad wants me to buy him 4 but they appear to be no longer available - can anyone suggest something similar ?
It was a dual 26650 / 18650 with a large head - the Convoy S2+ is highly rated but what's the next step up ?
On the zoomie front, the light that springs to mind is the Brinyte B158 although it's only a single 18650 light, if capacity is important:My Dad wants me to buy him 4 but they appear to be no longer available - can anyone suggest something similar ?
It was a dual 26650 / 18650 with a large head - the Convoy S2+ is highly rated but what's the next step up ?
https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_390897...
Next step up (Convoy wise) from the S2+ would be the C8 in terms of throw (less floody mind) or switching to 26650 the L2. But if you're looking at a dual 26650 light the L6 is just brilliant. It's often on sale with a code for about £40.
Edited by tenohfive on Saturday 11th November 05:49
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