I love the flat top adapter.
If Convoy made the H2 model with an SST 40 diode and SMO reflector for a longer distance, it would be nice …
An SST-40 in the headlamp wouldn’t have any advantage over the XM-L2 unless it was also driven harder. If it was driven harder, it would need to be a burst mode, because heat. The slight texture on the reflector is only going to cost a low-single-digit percentage of throw; I think what you really want here is a smaller, or dedomed emitter like an SST-20 or XP-L HI, and/or a wider reflector.
Any news on these products?
maybe so … Many probably need a long-range L-shaped headlight on a 18650 battery, and I think Convoy could do it … in addition, there are not many brands of long-range headlights …
But why do you want a long distance in a headlamp? I think headlamps are for short distances, just to walk or repair something. Not throwers. Maybe SMO reflector with XHP 50 or 70 with sliding diffuser. Not like in Skilhunt, but just sliding from left to right. I think this would be perfect. No, perfect would be to create headband with plastic holder like Armytek has. And that headlamp with strap would be just perfect. And XHP70.2 5000K Simon has, has great tint.
You mean like this one?
Looks like the Convoy BLF discount is no longer valid due to changes in the aliexpress website. The old method to apply it no longer works, and even after communication with Simon, it did not get applied before shipping.
It seems like bypassing AliExpress for custom orders is now the way to go… either there’s no way to defer payment and send a message, or it’s been made intentionally hard to find.
still valid ,
pls ask me to adjust the amount before the payment
Aliexpress used to have an intermediate status between submitting an order and processing payment. This has been removed recently so the previous discount method no longer works. It’s not a big deal — I’m not going to waste everyone’s time over $2, I had just hoped to recoup the Aliexpress tax.
I think it is still there but hidden. I used it about month ago and had serious troubles finding it. I may have used a failed payment to get an unpaid order.
I’ll try to find the way on my next buy (Friday).
this is necessary when your hands are busy and you need to inspect the territory. Let’s say you have a machine gun in your hands and your hands are not free … In my case, there is one lamp on the handlebars of a bicycle, and when riding you need to inspect the territory at night …
It’s true you need throw whenever you are going fast. I usually am wearing a helmet when biking so a traditional headlamp would not work well. I use a convoy s2+ with XPL HI and smooth reflector that’s strapped to the top of my helmet.
I can't see the problem. You should click pay, then when transferring to your bank page to log in, just close the whole tab, then open new Aliexpress page and you'll see your order is "awaiting payment". It works for me, at least...
But I'm usually not camping with a machine gun...
But I get it. ;) I use headlamp only when walking. In forest I have a floody TIR headlamp and a small thrower. But if I got in the mountains, I'll get only headlamp to save weight. In this case it would be e.g Xtar H3 - so OP reflector and not throwy led. I think bigger led (like XHP70) + OP reflector would be perfect for me for everything. But I don't like combinations like XP-L HI and a SMO reflector. Too throwy.
EDIT:
So Simon, please make us a bit throwy headlamp with sliding diffusor O:)
I am perfectly aware. I contacted customer support and was told to use the Android application, you will be given the Other Payment Methods option (but add to the cart first, or else it won't work). However, this is only a workaround, so make yourselves heard:
I didn’t know that there is a BLF discount code for Convoy and I buy quite a few
Hi Simon.
Will a flat-top battery adapter be available for separate sale?
Do you have plans to create a flashlight with 3*XHP50.2 or 4*XHP50.2? May be 3*XHP70.2 or 4*XHP70.2?
but the adpater is only suitable for 4X18A,
i think you can not use it on other flashlights
i will design those models at next spring.
currently ,i’m too busy