I’m in. Would prefer plunger style with 6 or 8 batteries,for run time and any xhp led. Seems like we’d be going backward with any of the older leds. But anyway I’m in for one whatever you all decide. Will enjoy seeing this move along. Wish I could add something smart or interesting but alas I’ve got nuthin….
I’m interested as well. Would love to see 110-120mm head diameter, with an XHP-35 HI and powered by either a 4S driver regulated up to 2.5-2.9A (or a buck to have 4Sx2P at the same amperage); or a 2Sx2P boosted driver, boosted up to 2.5-2.9A, for which I know currently does not exist.
Have two big lights with long handles, the Fenix TK70 and the Supbeam X60, neither has ever been used except for testing because of their size. The second one with the short handle looks very unbalanced.
Who holds a light at eye level, never done that and never seen anyone else do it.
I’m aiming on this light till this topic came out… I hope they made the plunger type with longer body, the body on the proposed 3d drawing is a bit too short imo…
It is almost impossible for a human to hold and maneuver an oversized plunger type flashlight (without a handle) for extended periods, like during real life search & rescue. Please consider this and go with the box type, so we can actually use the light.
Why would a box be easier?
A plunger hold with thumb on switch has weight behind and in front of the hand a box has all the weight in front of hand
Side carry, arm down:
So a plunger will only need one to loosen the pinky or index finger for up and down, box needs constant strength to point forward or a bit up, plunger is easier
Shoulder carry, a plunger can be carried on the shoulder (ideal for reflections and have the beam go over anything lower then yoir shoulders. (I use all my lights like this when inspecting the grounds, ideal)
Again balanced because of the cell weight
A box maybe could be carried like this but again needs constant force to keep straight, so plunger is easier.
I think you’ve added something both interesting AND smart here. Yes I agree that using an older LED feels like going backwards, and surely any manufaturer would make something modern!
The Courui is too small for 120mm reflector. A new body is required. Or if you are talking about just internals mod then the main problem of the courui is the awkward driver, and electronic switch. If it had tail switch with normal switch, and a normal driver - believe me - it would sell at least 10 times better. I know I would buy one! The driver is not even the main problem, I would even direct drive it, but it needs to be drilled, it needs a switch to be added and it is just plain too much work. As in not the work itself, but will it look nice at the end? 50/50 chance, and people dont want to have chopped stuff in hands. The Courui is perfect small thrower but it is really a letdown for modding.
