Need a new light. Help!

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Hi everyone! This is my first post, but not the first time I have been here. I used to hang on CPF, but spend alot more time lurking here now. Anyway back to my question. I need a new light for work. My original light (JETBeam RRT-21) has seen better days. The tail switch is about shot and the variable light ring doesn't work anymore. I need a more rugged light with similar features. I can't be spending a $100 every six months for a new light. Any suggestions? Thanks.

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First of all welcome to BLF. :) Unless I'm mistaken Jetbeam has a warranty so you can just send it back and they will fix it.

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There warranty doesn't cover abuse. Warranty is void if you drop the light. Also I use my light everyday, can't live without it.

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Aloha and welcome to BLF raven38571!

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Is the variable light ring a requirement or would you be satisfied with a simple multi-brightness mode drop-in?

Do you use the clip?

What is your preferred power source? Single 18650 or dual CR123A?

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If You use your flashlight so hard, I will recommend the steel. I have this:

Ultrafire 503b from Manafont

Or this, always in steel:

Spicer Fire X-07 from DX

You can put a P60 drop-in that you need (Spicer is also a P60 host and already has a Q5 5-mode)

There is also L2T, but it costs a bit more





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It has to be 18650. It doesn't need to have the ring, but I do like the option of choosing the exact brightness I want. I'm not worried about the external wear, I don't want the internals to. My light still looks pretty decent, but everything is failing.

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Welcome to BLF, Raven.

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True, I'll admit I'm guilty of doing the same. I remember when purchasing an iphone the person said that if you drop it and it stops working to just say you didn't drop it. :) Yes, I heard that from an at&t employee.

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I don't have a backup, and I need it daily. I would need to find a replacement before I could send it in.

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If you talk to them nicely they may agree to send it to you without you sending yours in. :)

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I wish, I don't think it's that easy. I could easily cheat them out of $100. I might go with on of the P60 module lights, as it seems parts are easy to get and more affordable.

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I recommend Skyray S-R5 for beater light.

http://www.lightmalls.com/sky-ray-s-r5-cree-r5-5-modes-350-lumens-led-flashlight-torch-1-18650

I put Lightmalls link because they ship really fast nowadays, normally I get my purchase in 7-8days. You need $20 for free registered shipment though, so just add a bike mount or something to your total.

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If you can wait though, buy from Manafont for the XM-L version:

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/sky-ray-sr5-t6-5mode-memory-led-flashlight-gray-18650-p-7161

Or better yet, SKU5720 + the host for $24

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-cree-t6-3mode-memory-led-dropin-module-42v-max-p-5178

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/sky-ray-sr5-flashlight-tube-no-led-emitter-p-5548

This last option is probably the best for the money.

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Welcome raven38571,

This place is great, hope you enjoy it.

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Welcome to blf. Just go to solarforce sales, pick out the l2 or l2p and the drop-in of your choice. Can’t go wrong and they ship pretty fast. There are USA vendors for solarforce lights also.

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I just order a Sky Ray with r5 emitter. If I like this format I may get a SolarForce with an XM-L next. Are there any drop-ins without strobe?

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There is an ultrafire 3 mode at manafont that gets a lot of love around here.

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We also have a member here, e1320, who makes custom drop ins that are are around 30 dollars shipped.

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Welcome to the monkey house, raven38571!