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us Offline downtown

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Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
on: March 01, 2013, 10:18:15 PM
Just ordered a Skinth L-Shield for my LM Wave and I'm wanting a small light to go with it. Been looking at the Fenix E01 and the Thrunite Ti. What are you guy's thoughts on these two? Thanks.
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #1 on: March 01, 2013, 11:43:19 PM
No experience with the Thrunite, but the E01 is a tough, reliable bit of kit. Just depends whether it is bright enough for you (it wasn't for me).

Other lights in this category worth considering are:

Fenix E05
Fenix LD01
Olight I3
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #2 on: March 02, 2013, 03:04:01 AM
I've been very pleased with my Preon 1 with a clicky switch.  Great little pocket light.  Be wary of the tints though... I've found FourSevens to be very inconsistent with their tints.
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #3 on: March 02, 2013, 03:10:26 AM
Really like the reviews on the Thrulite Ti, but I just wish it had a pocket clip.
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #4 on: March 02, 2013, 02:47:06 PM
Just to make your choice a little harder ThruNite make a Ti2 that has 3/81 Lumens (no pocket clip either  ::) )

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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #5 on: March 02, 2013, 03:08:29 PM
Love the ThruNite Ti.  If you really like the look of it then the good news is that the pocket clip from a Fenix LD01 fits on mine.  I believe they are sold separately.

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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #6 on: March 02, 2013, 03:18:47 PM
Where would be a cheap place to buy the Ti or Ti2? Also where to get that clip!
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #7 on: March 02, 2013, 03:19:09 PM
Any version of the ITP a3/Maratec AAA/Olight i3 (same light different brandings and slight UI and beam colour variations) would serve you nicely. If you wan't simple but reliable, Fenix W01 is indestructible.
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #8 on: March 02, 2013, 03:20:26 PM
Quote from: downtown on March 02, 2013, 03:18:47 PM
Where would be a cheap place to buy the Ti or Ti2?

Straight from the manufacturer:
http://www.thrunite-store.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=94&q=ti
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #9 on: March 02, 2013, 03:26:35 PM
Quote from: downtown on March 02, 2013, 03:18:47 PM
Where would be a cheap place to buy the Ti or Ti2? Also where to get that clip!

I got my Ti as a bundle deal direct from ThruNite themselves (along with a T10) sadly they don't seem to be doing the same offer any more. :-\  Lots of on-line stores sell ThruNite though so have a good look around for a deal.

I've only ever spotted the LD01 pocket clip in UK based shops, but I've never really looked hard as I already have one. :D  An example here though: http://www.myfenix.co.uk/fenix-ld10-pocket-clip-424
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #10 on: March 02, 2013, 04:38:20 PM

Thanks for the link to the pocket clips Gareth  :salute: something else to spend my money on

The prices of the Ti and the Ti2  have really rocketed since just before Christmas  :(

It’s also worth taking a look at both of their Fleabay shops to get the best price  ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/thrunite_shop/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #11 on: March 02, 2013, 08:54:40 PM
AHH, Olight i3 has a clip. Might get that one!
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #12 on: March 02, 2013, 09:43:51 PM
You never hear anyone say anything bad about the Olight i3.  I have a near cousin, the iTP A2 (basically the same light but using an AA cell) and it's never let me down. :cheers:
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #13 on: March 02, 2013, 10:48:05 PM
I have a red alu ITP a3 for over two years and it's served me great. :tu:

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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #14 on: March 12, 2013, 04:17:23 PM
I just tested my Thrunite Ti in my L Skinth. It fits a bit tighter than the Solitaire that usually lives there (together with a spirit and a Diplomat Spacetec eith a Spacepen pocket clip), but it definetly fits.

On a sidenote. You can force the Pocket clip of a Maglite solitaire onto a Thrunite - I just did and it´s a very tight fit - I opened teh Clip momentary with a flat wide screwdriver (from teh Spirit) to fit it. Looks like i need to find a spare one to mount it there.

The Thrunite Ti is my EDC in my Jacket pocket and is a bright enough for inspection work and finding a way in teh dark, i find myself using the Mini Mag LED mod in my work bag less and less.
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #15 on: March 12, 2013, 05:39:17 PM
I'm a fan of the Ti too - superb value little light with a nice easy UI.

My second choice would be a Preon 1 with a clicky - that's my go to evening light for my "soft" clothes :D
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #16 on: March 12, 2013, 06:44:04 PM
Quote from: lowtech on March 12, 2013, 04:17:23 PM
I just tested my Thrunite Ti in my L Skinth. It fits a bit tighter than the Solitaire that usually lives there (together with a spirit and a Diplomat Spacetec eith a Spacepen pocket clip), but it definetly fits.

On a sidenote. You can force the Pocket clip of a Maglite solitaire onto a Thrunite - I just did and it´s a very tight fit - I opened teh Clip momentary with a flat wide screwdriver (from teh Spirit) to fit it. Looks like i need to find a spare one to mount it there.

The Thrunite Ti is my EDC in my Jacket pocket and is a bright enough for inspection work and finding a way in teh dark, i find myself using the Mini Mag LED mod in my work bag less and less.

There aren't many, if any, modern LED lights that are as slim as a Solitaire.  Good to know the Solitaire clip will go on the Ti. :tu:
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #17 on: March 17, 2013, 11:27:48 AM
I did some pics for reference.

Thrunite in a Skinth L-shield with a Spirit and a Spacetec Bullet:



The Unsuspecting clip before getting forced on a Thrunite:



The tool used for installation:



Thrunite/Solitaire Comparison:



Skinth with it´s usual inhabitants:

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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
Reply #18 on: March 17, 2013, 04:15:07 PM
Thanks for the pics lowtech!
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Re: Small Flashlight for my Skinth L-Shield
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