What was your best flashlight(s) of 2017

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1)Skilhunt H03 . Good host, modding friendly. Actually I have 3 different moded H03 as favorite of year)
2) D4 excellent host.

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1 Skilhunt H03
2 Thrunite TN40S
3 haikelite MT01
4 Thorfire VG10

That VG10 is not the best but those are the all I’ve bought in 2017 :weary:

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Forward clicky, nigh perfect mode spacing, nice beam… what’s not to love?

That’s still one of my all-time faves.

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Personally I find mode spacing of D4 much better. :stuck_out_tongue:

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Ain’t got a D4, so can’t compare.

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Just ordered a D1 and THAT might be my best of 2017.

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D4 has smooth ramping. No modes, even optionally.

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I hate that low voltage protect, it kicks in much earlier and this light flickers so much…… some times the low protection kicks even with fresh batteries :person_facepalming:

That forward clicky I don’t like, but is ok for me. I’ve tried to fix it tightening those retaining rings, but with no success :confounded:

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Emisar D4 and D1

I don’t have them yet, but I have a feeling I’ll love the Lumintop Tool AA and Nitecore HC33 once mine arrive

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BLF Q8

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For 2017 I’d say the Convoy L6, Jaxman E2L, and my Jaxman Z1.

2016, Acebeam K40M.

(Edit)

Now adding the Olight x7 Marauder NW to the 2017 list.

2018, mabey the Astrolux MF-01.

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As a newbie, thanks to lurking around here, my favorite is the BLF A6 3D with some DC-Fix (thx Boaz). This light works great for nightly walks with a huge output, a super floody beam, and at a budget price.

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The light that I find myself using and enjoying (despite the odd UI) most frequently is the Nitecore EC23 as well

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For me, the Convoy S2+ in red. FAN-TAS-TIC!!!

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Convoy l6 sry but this light is hard to beat for me, insane value for money.

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I remember picking this light (black L6) out of the box for the first time (last year) thinking that it’s impossible that such awesome machining, feel, and stealthy matte finish can be bought for about $60. It’s amazing alright.
Convoy L6 was my light of the year 2016. :sunglasses:

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Oh yeah it’s a great light. Best bang for your buck, that’s for sure.

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I’m curious why so many rave about the Convoy L6. Not saying it is a bad light in ANY way…in fact i dont even have it to compare.
Compared to Thorfire S70S, it doesnt throw quite as far, both are 26650 lights and Thorfire is at least $10 cheaper (almost $20, depending on the website).
Is the machining and quality that much different/better on the Convoy?
I have the Thorfire myself and love it, just wondering what the difference is.

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Actually depending on the vendor, for example, ThorFire S70S XHP70 LED Flashlight

costs more then the L6 but not by much.

https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_359831.html?currency=USD&vip=760153&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyNjRBRCpARIsAPDBnn126MxPNxN1C9UaeJvWqUaS47cdBoBvOGx5TiyVScwzKXimvuI3hT0aAvYVEALw_wcB

Convoy is a little more well known than Thorfire from what I’ve seen. The reputation for Convoy’s quality and value is well known. The L6 is easily modded, and in it’s stock form it already comes with bypassed springs.

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My favorites from 2017 are all BLF-related:

  • FW3A prototype
  • Emisar D4 with frosted optic and 3D-ish tint (5D+3D+3D+2B)
  • Emisar D1 and D1S
  • BLF Q8

I may be a bit biased though, considering I was involved in these to various degrees and have my code on all of them. As for stuff I didn’t make, my favorites are mostly a bit older. In chronological order:

  • OKluma DC2 copper (2017)
  • Olight S-Mini Ti (2016)
  • DQG Fairy (2015)
  • Zebralight H52Fw (2013)
  • L3 L10-219 (2013)