What's your latest flashlight?

mvyrmnd · **Reply #450 on:** January 27, 2013, 09:24:27 AM

Quote from: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 27, 2013, 08:54:20 AM

As beautiful as ti lights are, I can't ever see myself buying one. It's just such a poor heat conductor, I'd constantly live in fear I'd fry the emitter.

If it's been properly designed, then there's no need to worry.

Ti's big Plus it can take an absolute flogging and still look pretty. For an EDC that's pretty valuable - and most EDC lights aren't heavily driven.

Buy one. Hold it, caress it. Then buy lots more and discover all your Al lights have dust on them

gregozedobe · **Reply #451 on:** January 27, 2013, 11:48:05 AM

I'll add a caveat - don't buy a Ti twisty light if you intend to switch it on and off a lot, as (almost) all Ti/Ti threads have some degree of roughness due to galling, especially when under tension from the spring and battery.

I have a couple of Ti twisties I purchased before I found this out (and yes, I did the polishing and twisting thing thousands of times, added special "Ti" grease, still didn't like the feel).

playsguitars · **Reply #452 on:** January 29, 2013, 05:51:23 PM

Quote from: thesuper on December 20, 2011, 07:01:13 AM

Fenix E01 and E05 E11 will be next.

I have a Fenix E01. It rocks for a small flashlight, way better than I thought it would be. Still, there are cheaper, likely more versatile options out there IMHO. I don't use mine very much.

I picked up an oh-so-classic Streamlight Stylus Pro a few weeks back. I like it, I'm just having trouble integrating it into my loadout however. It doesn't sit so well in the pocket of my jeans because it's so long. I like not noticing my tools are on me. I'm looking into the miniature version as we speak..

bendbig · **Reply #453 on:** January 29, 2013, 07:30:30 PM

Maratac AA in natural Al. finish, nice light for my backup EDC?

gregozedobe · **Reply #454 on:** January 29, 2013, 10:45:56 PM

Quote from: bendbig on January 29, 2013, 07:30:30 PM

Maratac AA in natural Al. finish, nice light for my backup EDC?

Yep, nice little light. I have a few and use one regularly. Put an Eveready L91 battery (primary lithium, not rechargeable) in it and it will still be ready to use in 5 years time. I do suggest annual checks to make sure it will work when you need it.

wndrstrck · **Reply #455 on:** February 02, 2013, 03:10:23 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on January 27, 2013, 12:18:45 AM

Ti does have an extra pull factor me too!

Is it only direct drive on high when you use lithiums?

It has direct drive for all modes on a 3.7 volt cell. For lithiums and alkalines it has direct drive for high mode only.

Quote from: gregozedobe on January 27, 2013, 11:48:05 AM

I'll add a caveat - don't buy a Ti twisty light if you intend to switch it on and off a lot, as (almost) all Ti/Ti threads have some degree of roughness due to galling, especially when under tension from the spring and battery.

I have a couple of Ti twisties I purchased before I found this out (and yes, I did the polishing and twisting thing thousands of times, added special "Ti" grease, still didn't like the feel).

This is a newer version with the main body threads interacting with brass threads from the main head heatsink, very smooth. I have the clicky versiob but smooth threads are always nice;D

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gregozedobe · **Reply #456 on:** February 02, 2013, 10:59:25 AM

Quote from: wndrstrck on February 02, 2013, 03:10:23 AM

Quote from: gregozedobe on January 27, 2013, 11:48:05 AM
I'll add a caveat - don't buy a Ti twisty light if you intend to switch it on and off a lot, as (almost) all Ti/Ti threads have some degree of roughness due to galling, especially when under tension from the spring and battery.

I have a couple of Ti twisties I purchased before I found this out (and yes, I did the polishing and twisting thing thousands of times, added special "Ti" grease, still didn't like the feel).

This is a newer version with the main body threads interacting with brass threads from the main head heatsink, very smooth. I have the clicky versiob but smooth threads are always nice;D

I agree, of all my lights, the ones with Brass or Copper threads have the smoothest thread action, followed by Stainless steel, then Aluminium, with Ti to Ti threads trailing a fair distance behind.

Stormdrane · **Reply #457 on:** February 02, 2013, 11:46:52 PM

Received an Olight S10 Baton in the mail today, looking forward to playing with it after dark. I *like* the side switch and the tailcap magnet, and the pocket clip is a good one too. Must add a paracord lanyard...

The Fenix E15 has been my primary keychain EDC for over a year, and I need to spend more time with my Maratac Copper so it'll hurry up and develop a nice patina.

nuphoria · **Reply #458 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:53:13 AM

How you do like the Olight Mr Drane?

Stormdrane · **Reply #459 on:** February 03, 2013, 01:56:44 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on February 03, 2013, 12:53:13 AM

How you do like the Olight Mr Drane?

It rocks!

I like the mode sequence, switching up/down thru low/med/high by holding down the side button(glows-in-the dark), moonlight mode/strobe, excellent runtimes(although I'll have to see how they match up to manufacturers claims), good pocket clip(I'll use it to attach to hat brim for hands free use), and the tailcap magnet works great too.

The retail cost is a bit more than I like to spend on a pocket light, but I got a good deal on this one off ebay. They have them in titanium too, polished and bead blast finishes, but those cost double what I paid for mine. It can run off rechargeable RCR123 batteries as well, so that's a savings bonus on long term use...

Gareth · **Reply #460 on:** February 03, 2013, 02:10:30 AM

The S10 Baton has been in my sights for a while now, good to hear it's a good one.

mvyrmnd · **Reply #461 on:** February 03, 2013, 03:26:08 AM

It is a great little light. The "hold for moonlight" UI is an excellent option. It means I can leave High mode memorised for normal use, and hold the switch at nighttime to not blind myself.

nuphoria · **Reply #462 on:** February 04, 2013, 02:14:57 AM

Thanks for that... it's on my kinda-sorta want list too!

The RCR123 thing is a must for me, and I think the UI sounds interesting... off to see what else I can obsessively find out about it now!

dks · **Reply #463 on:** February 05, 2013, 05:40:45 PM

$2.69

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #464 on:** February 05, 2013, 05:49:30 PM

Silva Ninox

I already had the original version which is tucked away in a kit somewhere, but decided to get the latest version which offers 110lm in three settings over the original 70lm with two settings (I think

)

Certainly my favourite headlamp, and I love the storage solution on them

Gareth · **Reply #465 on:** February 05, 2013, 06:59:50 PM

I've had this one a few weeks now but can't recall posting about it.

http://www.ringautomotive.co.uk/product_detail.asp?prod=2526

Not a very promising looking light I grant you, but at only £2.50 from TK Maxx I didn't think I was taking a huge gamble.

30 lumen seems about right, the LED has a blue tint and has lots of artefacts in the beam. However for a AA light with a tail switch this is a very compact little light and the 30 lumen is just fine for close up work. It also takes a Maglite pocket clip comfortably.

Now lives in my desk-tidy at work and has seen a lot more use that I would have thought.

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #466 on:** February 06, 2013, 01:39:52 AM

Please excuse me if I've already mentioned this, but my next torch purchase is going to be a Spark ST6-460nw headlamp.

Really looking forward to getting one.

gregozedobe · **Reply #467 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:12:09 PM

My Zebralight SC52 arrived a few days ago, I can see it will replace the SC51 that is currently my go-to hand held light in my campervan.

blooper · **Reply #468 on:** February 06, 2013, 08:41:10 PM

Quote from: dks on February 05, 2013, 05:40:45 PM

$2.69

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/jladks/toys/IMG_4147.jpg

i gotta know where you got that. been looking for a couple cheap to toss around the house.

dks · **Reply #469 on:** February 06, 2013, 08:43:40 PM

dinodirect

blooper · **Reply #470 on:** February 06, 2013, 08:55:09 PM

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #471 on:** February 06, 2013, 10:23:16 PM

Just got a sunwayman V10R Ti +

. I know it's not black, lol, but

it's Ti

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #472 on:** February 06, 2013, 10:59:31 PM

Quote from: tattoosteve99 on February 06, 2013, 10:23:16 PM

Just got a sunwayman V10R Ti + . I know it's not black, lol, but it's Ti

I have the standard black one, and it's one of my favourite lights

enki_ck · **Reply #473 on:** February 07, 2013, 09:16:28 PM

I got a Zebralight SC51 and a BLF Mini 01 in the last few weeks. More info in the Next flashlight purchase advice thread soon.

nuphoria · **Reply #474 on:** February 08, 2013, 12:23:58 PM

I had another small accident regarding my paypal account and a Ti flashlight last night

Eagletac D25C Ti clicky on the way

mvyrmnd · **Reply #475 on:** February 08, 2013, 12:56:10 PM

Quote from: nuphoria on February 08, 2013, 12:23:58 PM

I had another small accident regarding my paypal account and a Ti flashlight last night

Eagletac D25C Ti clicky on the way

Watch out! Soon you'll end up like me!

nuphoria · **Reply #476 on:** February 08, 2013, 02:18:22 PM

I'm not far off that problem already!

Got quite a few non-Ti lights which I use often like the Lumapower IncenDio, Thrunight Catapault and a fancy triple XP-G in a Solarforce L2P... but then there was Ti....

Jetbeam TC-R1 & TC-R2
Quark Mini 123
Steve Ku Volere
Olight S10

...and now this new Eagletac... I do try and stop myself, and even sold one once

My biggest problem seems to be with small EDC lights - the smallest being the Quantum DD which is very happy on my keys

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #477 on:** February 08, 2013, 06:40:49 PM

Quote from: mvyrmnd on February 08, 2013, 12:56:10 PM

Quote from: nuphoria on February 08, 2013, 12:23:58 PM
I had another small accident regarding my paypal account and a Ti flashlight last night

Eagletac D25C Ti clicky on the way

Watch out! Soon you'll end up like me!

(Image removed from quote.)

Simon, is that D10 up in the corner there a Ti model?

mvyrmnd · **Reply #478 on:** February 08, 2013, 08:56:14 PM

Quote from: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on February 08, 2013, 06:40:49 PM

Quote from: mvyrmnd on February 08, 2013, 12:56:10 PM
Quote from: nuphoria on February 08, 2013, 12:23:58 PM
I had another small accident regarding my paypal account and a Ti flashlight last night

Eagletac D25C Ti clicky on the way

Watch out! Soon you'll end up like me!

(Image removed from quote.)
Simon, is that D10 up in the corner there a Ti model?

No

but it does have a HCRI XP-G in it.

stealth007s · **Reply #479 on:** February 09, 2013, 05:17:05 AM

Got the Surefire G2X in a goody bag on a hunt I'm doing this weekend. Pretty decent light.

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