It looks like a nice light,however[!],it would not be my preference over my Cat[vn] V6.
-I am not a fan of BTB 18650 set up. I have big hands and do not like the skinny tube.
- It does not come w/ a holster. To some that is not a big deal. My Husky CAPO is with me every night. I bring 2 or 3 lights each night.I do not have a free hand as it is! I do not consider this a pocketable torch! Holsters are a must.
It seems identical to the CAT V6 in output. Nothing wrong with the light in that aspect. I am sure people who buy it will enjoy it.
As usual it all comes down to preference and freedom of choice.
Yea I have been thinking what I might do later on with this one. As Wolfdog mentioned the output and beam is almost identical to the Cat V6 (which I have also) so no telling what possibilities might lay ahead if or when I decide to mod the A4.
Yea I agree it will be a preference thing between the A4 and the V6. I am sure the V6 may have a little better following due to the shorter design and onboard charging though. If someone is looking mainly for run time then the A4 may win out on that point and the price , with it now listed for $39.95 on Amazon.
I didn’t even think to check that when I was Testing , so I just went and checked…….it stepped down at 4 1/2 minutes to High mode and the hottest point I found with the laser thermometer was at 124 F.
Also, what the successive step down times would be if I kept bumping it up like a good turbo freak that I am!
EDIT:
I have used the V6 for 35 minutes straight and constantly stepping back up every 60 to 90 seconds to turbo. Temps ~ 74 to 80F outside. Only turned it off once to change the battery!!
I have done a few test between trips out to the pit……lol
I am not sure if this Turbo step down has 2 different timers or if it has the first “timed” step down and then goes on a thermal step down.
The initial step down after letting the light cool stays at the 4 1/2 minute mark but , when you go right back to Turbo mode without letting the light cool down , it stepped down the next three times bumping right back into Turbo at 90 seconds , with the temperature on the outside of the head at hottest point being at the 134 F mark.