xeno e03 or convert him with a KDC8, 2 18650's and a charger. (a little over $40)
I have a retiring WF-139 charger. I could give that to my friend.
He is rather technical guy so will do fine with Li-ions, 18650. He has now Romisen RC-C6 from me, likes it, but hates short runtime :(
What XM-L for christmas present? Possibly an all-rounder rather than thrower, he especially likes wide usable beam from Romisen.
I´ll leave budget open...
I am not aware of any exceptional zoomable XM-L lights.
Is the KaiDomain C8 with OP reflector considered an all-rounder? (http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=11097) If so, I'd go with that.
If you're looking for something small and floody, I like the 5-mode UF-2100: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/3888#comment-73032
Hmmm..... interesting
itp sa2..2 aa with good brightness and runtime..
Xeno E03. Quality, simplicity, power but still AA.
+1 or L2i/xpg
Don't know if your friend has NiMh or li-ion charger, but that could help you to make good decision. If it has Ni-Mh charger, give him a bright 1xAA light or 2xAA light. If it has li-ion - no prob here. Also, if he use CR123 for example, you can give him your TF Z1. But again, I prefer always rechargeable batts/cells. Nowadays, I use alkies only in remote controls and clocks. Besides, regulation with rec. batt/cells are (almost) always better than with primary.
Anyway, as gift, I would give him a good light, i.e. already suggested ITP (C7T, A2, A3 or SA1 from DD for 30 bucks), or Xeno E03, of course. Romisen (from SB preferably) could be a nice choice also (for example this one).
The Xeno might be a better way to go than the Z1 for him, thanks~
Sorry, no need to be zoomable.
These two are very good suggestions. I think there´s a god chance that it will be one of these.
But there still can be good bargains before christmas ;) I´m not going to wait too long though, since shipping takes time.
It seems as though the Xeno E03 is the most popular when anyone requests a new light.
I also hands down vote for the Xeno!
I bought the xeno with the diffuser. Used it as a nav light the other night when out fishing. Stuck it in the end of a pole as the boat I was on had no white navigation light
Not A flashaholic.....I am just saying.
E1320 ,
That looks like more than $40 to me ...
Sure more than $40, but well spent money.
I vote for the Xeno.
I'd buy these poor girls some clothes and a pig keychain light..girls like those .
I'd buy them a nitecore ex-10 from boaz .
I don't think I'd buy a non flashaholic a AAA light ..maybe an f-23 ...small lights won't be appreciated by a non-flashaholic.maybe a AA flood to throw ..but not a sipik 68 ..something a little less aggressive .
E1320 ,
That looks like more than $40 to me ...
where can I buy that?
I suggest the Xeno E03 too! Regular AA cells and if the receiver gets hooked he/she can upgrade to a 14500. Best light for the money and I STILL don't have one!
I'd buy them a nitecore ex-10 from boaz
Help Boaz to rid of them :bigsmile: No, seriously, it's a very good light. I'm planning on buying one from Boaz, but at the moment is out of my budget :( But you can, troop.