Does Zebralight have a warranty that you can use? My only AA is a Manker E03H. It's a headlamp that can be used as a hand light. I like it because you can set the moonlight mode (which comes on first, by the way) to whatever brightness you want, from "I can't tell if this is on or not, even in the dark" to "that's getting kinda bright... More like a low mode".And yes, it has a low mode too.
Cool, thanks for the suggestion. I’ll check it out. Zebra has a warranty, but mine is long past it. I’m not knocking them, I still think they are great lights. It’s just my really abused ld01, which cost me ~$20 8 ish years ago is going strong. The ~$60 zebra which is rarely used is failing after around 4-5 years. So, it’s not bad, 4-5 years is still a good run, but I just don’t have the cash currently to drop $60 on another light.
I can’t speak for the Lumintop AA, but I have 4 of their AAA lights. All have been solid lights. Plus that Prime price is looking pretty good.
I am pretty sure that ZL will repair your light for $15 flat.Luckily mine have been perfect and I still EDC one full time.I really like that Manker too but it can be tough sometimes to make a right angle light work for me.I just snagged a couple of Armytek AA Partners for under $20 each on sale direct from them and they seem to go on sale pretty often and they seem like outstanding lights so far.A little long but also really tough.The Jetbeam Jet1-MK is an amazing AA light for cheap and everyone seems crazy for the Tool too.I try a lot of AA lights but I can not imagine not having an SC52w in my pocket at all.
Let us know the outcome please. My SC52 L2 has performed flawlessly for years. I’ve dropped it numerous times on concrete and even metal grating. If they fix them for $15 flat, I will know where to go when it’s time to upgrade.
Will do. I’ve sent the email, so hopefully I’ll know soon.I always assumed with the design that they weren’t repairable, but if they have some sort of flat rate repair or replacement thing, that would be amazing. And basically would secure me as a customer for life!
I’ll have to take a look at it. Did the Lumintop have an optic? If so, I’d give it a pass.
The options are ridiculous for AA lights. That low on the fenix looks good, but some of the reviews I read put me off it. That and a 2 year warranty.
Now you have me looking for a light I don’t need.
Just looked at the manker. That’s a very cool light. I like the nichia option, magnetic tail, built in diffuser...I can see this being a difficult decision
So I have been carrying one of those Jetbeams on the opposite side from the ZL for maybe 3 years now and it has been an amazing light especially considering the price!It also works with 14500 cells as does the SC52 and though I rarely really need to extra output it can be handy when I do!The AT do also!The Manker is truly a cool little light and the choice of 22 levels for the Moonlight is a pretty amazing feature all by itself for sure but then the light just keeps it up with even more great and uncommon features and mine has been pretty rugged so far too.I liked it so much that I ordered the AAA version as well and both of mine are the 219b,it is a great little light.I know that I have read many times about the ZL flat rate repair and it may take a while but it seems a sure thing and no brainer for sure.Another light that I recently added and is really interesting is the Rofis R3 which easily changes from a standard light to a right angle light at any time.These come with a 14500 battery and are easily charged inside the light with an included magnetic charging cable and mine is Warm Tinted and comes with a HeadBand too!I saw these on Prime Days too so if you hurry.......Sorry can't locate the Manker right now? (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Sorry Gus. Not trying to take over the thread. Just curious. It looks like an interesting light.
True, but the price I found just derailed it for me.
Uh oh. A price too good to pass up, or too high to pay?
High in my opinion, but ezdog might be able to put my mind at ease about it. I’d love a 90° light, but seems steep in $ to me.