[PART 1] Official BLF GT Group Buy thread. Group buy officially closed! Lights shipping.

[unknown00101]

@djozz

I see in the OP mentioned: glass lens, while a plastic lens may be a better idea considering the 120mm diameter, light transmittance is the same, sometimes even better than glass, and the light will be much less vulnerable and more lightweight.
I’m not sure about plastic being not as flat as glass: I did not notice it yet, but that may affect the beam and throw somewhat.

Perhaps a large order of UCLp lens from flashlightlens.com? The ones Dale always recommends. I’d love to see one in a killer BLF light.

[Texas_Ace]

one reason for the 4x 18650 is so you don’t get that ugly plunger look, by having the larger grip it gives the light a more balanced look.

By making it longer with 2 cells long, it also helps balance the light from both a weight and visual perspective.

Plus from Dales testing the XHP35 basically matches the XP-L HI in maximum throw with almost twice the lumens and a large hotspot. With this in mind I am 100% in favor of a XHP35 based light. There also has to be a reason all the other monster throwers are using the XHP35, it costs twice as much as the XP-L afterall.

[unknown00101]

@Texas_Ace

one reason for the 4x 18650 is so you don’t get that ugly plunger look, by having the larger grip it gives the light a more balanced look.

By making it longer with 2 cells long, it also helps balance the light from both a weight and visual perspective.

Plus from Dales testing the XHP35 basically matches the XP-L HI in maximum throw with almost twice the lumens and a large hotspot. With this in mind I am 100% in favor of a XHP35 based light. There also has to be a reason all the other monster throwers are using the XHP35, it costs twice as much as the XP-L afterall.

Ditto.

An XPL-HI pencil beam ultimate thrower is really neat and all, but its usefulness is almost zero. Apart from showing off your lightsaber what can you do with that tight of a beam? It would be similar to the Jacob A60, just proportionally larger.

XHP-35 HI gives you long throw with a larger hotspot and more output which is far more useful in my experience.

[Flashy_Mike]

@Texas_Ace

Plus from Dales testing the XHP35 basically matches the XP-L HI in maximum throw with almost twice the lumens and a large hotspot.

And half the runtime …

[DavidEF]

@Flashy Mike

@Texas_Ace

Plus from Dales testing the XHP35 basically matches the XP-L HI in maximum throw with almost twice the lumens and a large hotspot.

And half the runtime …

That’s why four (or eight) cells are to be used.

[Texas_Ace]

@DavidEF

@Flashy Mike

@Texas_Ace

Plus from Dales testing the XHP35 basically matches the XP-L HI in maximum throw with almost twice the lumens and a large hotspot.

And half the runtime …

That’s why four (or eight) cells are to be used.

Plus if you want runtime you should not be using turbo anyways.

[lawallac]

I’m in for at least 1 no matter the format. I think the standard flashlight shape is the way to go. It seems more natural way to hold a light when spotting distant objects. But really if the throw is there I wouldn’t care so much about the format. For the LED I would like to see highest cd/mm2 irregardless of total lumen output. But if it comes out to be very little difference between a 400L led and a 2400L led I might reconsider and go with a little less cd. The TN42 is the benchmark so it’s gotta beat that in cd.

[antiparanoico]

I am in, depending on price.

[kommessy]

Interested for one BLF BT! :+1:

[Flashy_Mike]

@Texas_Ace

@DavidEF

@Flashy Mike

@Texas_Ace

Plus from Dales testing the XHP35 basically matches the XP-L HI in maximum throw with almost twice the lumens and a large hotspot.

And half the runtime …

That’s why four (or eight) cells are to be used.

Plus if you want runtime you should not be using turbo anyways.

If I want maximum throw I have to use turbo.
I know there a different preferences.
Mine are:

- maximum throw, spot diameter doesn’t matter,

- no temperature ramping,

- much runtime with fewest possible cells,

- little weight, I want to be able to carry it for a while,

• low price.
  Best to achieve with highest bin XP-L HI or HD dedomed.

Anyway, I’m looking forward to see a poll for the concept of the light.

[Jinx]

Put me down please :+1:

[The_Miller]

Poll is up:

What is the preferred format / shape of the BLF Giga thrower

You can see the archived poll results on the Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20221220093741/https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/72757

[Box]

Add me to the list please

[ImA4Wheelr]

Please add me to the interested list for one.

[thijsco19]

@The Miller

OK to keep up I started to update the initial interst list, initial,not final we understand, yet having all those people on it now (wauw 2 already and I was very strict only those who wrote “interested or I’m in) helps a great dal in finding a manufacturer.

You forgot me….
Yes posting my design was a way of saying ”I’m interested”

[Wineslurper]

Please put me in for two.

For a name how about “The Blf Cutter”. It will certainly cut the darkness.

[gungoat]

I am in for this light please!

[Tom_E]

Might wanna make a note on this. Whatever lens we use/decide on, if you could please make it 2.25 mm thick, I can swap in a UCLp without messing around .

For me, UCLp is the clear choice. Might be difficult and/or pricey to get UCLp's for the entire run - from USA to China for example... I've just submitted a question to Chris at flashlightlens.com if UCLp's can be made in the 120-150 mm size. I know they have to be 2.25 mm thick though - all UCLp's are. He's made custom sizes for me (and others) before up to BOSS1 size, ~90 mm.

Also for the LED, I'd be happy with an XHP-35 HI that can beat a TN42, but I'd prefer an XPL HI so I can immediately swap it for a dedomed XPL W2 which will clearly beat the XHP35 HI in throw, and still have a somewhat decent beam width.

[troisanh]

Put me down for 1 for now depending on final specs, thanks again team.

[teachtom]

I’m in… Please put me on the list.