HaikeLite Preview for MINI Triple-XHP70 prototypes--Discussion thread

Very nice. I like the double hole for the camera strap.

Very nice in case this is going to turn out well…

As far as I know the light is delayed and could be further delayed they sent a sample away to get professionally tested in a light box. They do not want to release the light unless it has met the figures they stated of at least 9000 lumens. Plus they had to make sure the custom programming was okay. Turbo mode runs for 2.5 minutes without stepdown.

Sounds like they were/are rushing things. The light is not ready, but it’s already for sale on Amazon. Then they don’t reply to mails. So how well are these lights tested if a lot of last minute decisions are made? It would be nice if we got a reply from Haikelite.

Yea. I do not think that many changes where implemented they where all minor. Look at every group buy we have the lights are not finished but we still buy them it’s not a big deal to pre-order . Plus the other issue is Chinese time is 2 hours before mine here. So when he is on at this time it’s like 1 am in China. It’s 3am here but I fell asleep 5pm yesterday afternoon so I am up lol. Then he has to work all day it’s only the one rep doing all this!

I agree that the changes are minor. Nevertheless I do feel that these changes that are made should have occurred some months before release of the lights, and not recently as it is the case. It just doesn’t feel right to me… The lights are also available on Amazon for purchase, and are not sold as a pre-order… Like I said, it feels like they’re rushing things…

It’s not a good sign that the changes come that late. It would be more interesting when or if the light will get ready. It seems that quite a lot people already bought it or pre-ordered it until today.

I just want meaningful communication. Delays happen with new products. Look at Kickstarter campaigns. Delays are expected. Backers get pissed, leave in droves, and some file lawsuits when there’s a lack of communication. Then there’s Elon Musk. He’s notorious for making impossible deadlines, and inevitably blowing those deadlines, but he communicates well enough to have earned the backing of billions of dollars from investors and customers.

Interesting how you brought up Elon Musk. He does play a role in my love for flashlights. When I have decided to purchase a new light after seeing many reviews and videos of it, I select the light… go to cart… pay… Paypal… redirect to Paypal… you know what I’m talking about right?

But all this doesn’t help me and the others who already ordered and are waiting for the information. I think at least Haikelite should give new information what happens now.

There's only one contact person from HaikeLite, so probably got tied up or something. It is weird though they started taking orders...

I don't see or can't find them on amazon US, but looks like their website can take orders.

I do know they are very concerned about getting all the details right for the production release, so my think'n is the delays are good.

Got a reply. Mine should ship very soon.

They haven’t posted in a week, but have been online 3hrs ago. A quick update here would be good for all.

beamshots coming

Any pictures of final product please ?

Sounds good beam shots are always welcome.

MT03 CW 7000K CRI75

Light up a huge area

Compare with A car High-beams ; MT03 is more than double brighter than the Car High-beams

Beam in the woods

the dark road at night

MT03 lights up the road

Nice pics! :+1:

That looks really good. Any pictures of the NW version?!

These beamshots really tell something about the light!