The Redraw GAW (ENDED)

I’m into throwers, so I’m thinking dedomed Cree XP-E2 in a 200mm reflector. Single 26650 would give sufficient run times. Matte black anodized finish with simple 5 mode regulated driver and a side switch.

I’d want something the size of a Utorch UT01 but with a long long run-time for my earthquake supplies. Since it doesn’t have to be a real light it should have a 1 month run-time on a single charge at 1500 lumens with 3 additional modes, one of which is a 1 lumen moonlight (6 month run-time). It also needs to be indestructible and 100% waterproof. Being able to mount it on my shotgun and rifles with a pressure switch would be a plus.

I want a custom milled light. I do not care about specs and performance i can build any output light i want but i do not know/have the equipment to produce my own base light.

Im really into headlights. So my ultimate light would be a single 18650 headlight with 5 leds running down the length of the tube. Like a traditional angle headlight, but instead of one led off to the side, they would be evenly spaced all the way across​. The middle led would have a reflector for throw. The rest would be full flood and hi cri. It would have fins for cooling, and be very lightweight. Maybe one red led also.

Thanks for the opportunity to win this GAW

Not interested in modifying one of these cheap and nasty’s…?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-Gold-Head-Light-Lamp-AAA-18650-Headlamp-Outdoor-LED-Power-3-Mode-Flashlight-Lamtern-Headlight/32623018081.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.109.x4qxpr

A really good and “compact” thrower would be great, something like the Courui D01 but with a stainless body and an BLF X6 style head.
Lots of copper and cooling fins sandwiched in between stainless steel.

Some thoughts on “my ultimate light”…….

  • It would be an ultimate thrower
  • Small hot spot with little spill
  • It would be BIG…. shoulder strap carry necessary
  • 4 × 26650 powered
  • OFF / ON tail switch
  • 4 modes, each controled individually by a designated switch in a custom, dimly lighted; side switch panel. Each switch with different colored boot.
    …….Low / 20%
    …….Medium / 40
    …….High / 60%
    …….ALL OUT / 100%
  • Active Cooling
  • Precision Reflector
  • Best lens made
  • Triple O-ringed
  • Best LED available at the time for this purpose built BEAST
  • Driver… one that would supplly this Monster all the juice it required.
  • ?… :wink:

I think my ultimate light would be kind of modest. I would love to have a single 18650 or two 18350 driving a single xhp35 in a c8 sized package. I need something pocketable for work but bright with awesome throw. UCL lens and smooth reflector. Heck maybe even a lighted tailcap to boot. Modes should be simple, three or four with none of the flashy stuff. That would be the ultimate work light for me and definitely the most used light.

I take the current crop of xhp35 drivers either don’t fit or have the flash modes :expressionless:

My ultimate light will be the one where I can finally put my hands on.

My fantasy light:

2 switches - one for flood and the other for throw

All from within one reflector designed in cooky way to house two styles of LEDs - a group that do the flood duties and maybe one in the middle that throws.

Maybe called a TNL-642

Hmmm, figure something very much like a ’502 only a smoother battery tube, rounded tailcap, forward-clicky switch, twist-ring like on a Quark 2AA-X to allow a VG10ish group of modes (f/l/m/h), and twist for 100%-only “group”. Or alternately, a lock-ring to prevent inadvertent mode-changes.

219 5k hi-cri would be nice.

count me in

ultimately light
one i dont sell after modding it

or a zoomable recoil thrower with no rings and a very tight and bright hotspot loosing almost no lumens

I agree a single cell xhp35 in a c8 style light would be awesome. With an amount of copper to extract the heat so no step down needed and infinitely variable brightness control. Add some magnetic style charging so no need to plug in ever. Maybe even attachable to a flexible arm lamp so I could keep it near the bed to read then grab it off the lamp to take it with me.

My dream light is a keychain light that is similar in capabilities with today’s 18650 flashlights.

My ultimate light would be a lumen monster that I could use in the summer at midnight and it still see what it does…Here up in the north we have sunlight in june and july at 1am (if not cloudy) :confounded:

My most favorable light would combine the properties of my Astrolux S41 and my Olight MX2UT.
The math of 1+1 is leading me to a zoomie.
Sadly I don’t know any zoomies that can withstand a decent amount of rain (a big plus in the Netherlands).

For the real world: I have more than enought lights to last me a few lifetimes but I still regret not having bought the Courui D01 and the XinTD C8 when they where still available.

might jump in here as well pp if not too late

I think you meant to say your dream light is one of MRsDNF’s customs :wink:

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Wow! I’m… speechless! :open_mouth: :partying_face:

EDIT: I just looked at the picture in the OP. If that’s the prize… Wow! That’s a whole lotta modding potential there! Thanks again for the GAW! This is gonna be fun!