*** NEW *** Haikelite SC26 XHP35 26650/26350 aka Fatty ***Update*** 2018-07-24

Can’t find it on the manufacturer’s site, so I was likely wrong about that. All Chinese sites I’ve found list 125mm. Perhaps they all copy and paste the same error….?

From the OP’s pics, the SC26 seems much larger than I imagined since the SC01 is a pretty big 26650 light. I was expecting DQG Tiny size but I guess the deep reflector for throw is he reason. I’m wondering why they don’t make it a smooth reflector to maximize the throw potential.

I would love to see a real TA driver in it too. I don’t think any BLF member has one yet though. While asking Lexel for some drivers last week, he said boost drivers are giving him a headache. I just hope the SC26 is not glued and easily modable since it is such a nice looking host.

it doesnt look that big too me compared to the sc01, and a flashlight that takes 1x26650 cant be supersmall either like the olight s1 batons… Looks interesting lets see how it will perform and who will sell these in EU might buy one later on as i have liitoakalas 26650 thats just collecting dust atm…

The DQG is really designed to be as small as possible. Haikelite lights in general are fairly bulky with decent amount of space for the driver. I think the reason they didn’t use a smooth reflector is because this light is not supposed to be a dedicated thrower. Instead, the textured reflector is for a smoother beam which may be more interesting to some for EDC-ish use.

I’m a bit soured by the whole previous group buy but I’m hoping that someone can get a real-life, BLF-tester to put this through its paces before plunking down any money.

I suspected that this light would have issues like the MT09R and it was reported that it was running well under spec. I’m not willing to spend the money to get a light that needs an upgrade from the get-go.

I’ve got one 26650 light (Convoy BD06) and I like the size for around the house and yard and don’t need this light to be super small for EDC. There are a good number of other small, powerful lights for carrying on my person. A reasonably-sized light like the SC26 with a super high capacity cell would be a nice addition to my collection that would see a lot of use. That said, I’d probably get a couple 26350 cells for fun just to try them out.

Bottom line: I’m not going to buy one without a trusted review. Not having reassurances that I can count on have made me very wary of Haikelite after the last three or four months. Let’s hope Haikelite really, truly wants to repair their reputation by making this happen.

Good strategy there Wilson. I think it’s super hectic at Haikelite head quarters, and I was not even surprised the SC26 under performed. I can only guess, but I think the SC26 will become available at Banggood and Gearbest. And surely there will be good discount codes so the final price will probably be fairly close to group buy price.

How much for an Afghan?

Just thinking out loud…

If HL is having issues with the lights, rather than sell underperforming lights and pretty much pissing off a lot of people, why not just sell them as hosts? Even throw in the LED+mcpcb and let people stick in their own drivers?

I’m thinking that the market is just too small. Furthermore, if you look at Convoy for example who do offer hosts, then the emitter/driver combo is fairly standard, i.e. 3V emitter single/double cell. There are plenty of drivers to choose from.
Haikelites have a led/driver combo where there is not much choice when it comes to driver selection, so that will further reduce interest I think…

Regular price, but it’s not the advertised size, so you gotta get someone else to sew additional pieces onto it for you.

(Yeah, I’m goin’ to Hell…)

Sofirn is better set up for selling hosts and answering emails. I wonder if they are watching Haikelite flounder and see an opportunity?

Wellp, I asked Tracey if they’d be interested in doing up the HS-802, maybe putting their stank on it, because existing ’802s aren’t that great as far as finish, etc. Eg, they seem to be painted vs anodised. Wellp, it doesn’t seem to be on their radar yet.

Would be nice if they could do something for the SC26. I hate hate hate having to get “specialty” cell sizes, but this’d be an interesting little critter, that’s why I’m keeping an eye on it.

h,m yes the mt09r is never gonna sell on those sites with the problems etc i can understand, if this one will not either then im not gonna bother with it either. If the light will perform well and good price with codes or not it should sell well if they even decide they wanna sell on those sites otherwise i dont see the point they make this light.

Reaaaaally digging the 26350 format! And it’s coming soon too! :sunglasses:

I’m ready for it!

Is the new German dealer shipping the light themselves? Or just handling orders and the lights are shipping from China? Either way, I’m excited to finally get a few of them.

Will there be a test/review before the groupbuy starts?

I’m in for one.

Please add me to the list

I’ve just asked the manufacturer to sell it as early as next week. I am looking forward to a product, if it is on sale, I will buy it in China.

At this moment there is no relation between the group buy that Dale mentioned and the German distributor who is expecting the SC26 to arrive in the third week of June.
The news regarding the German dealer means that the lights are ready and we should be seeing them soon too.
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I don’t know. But it looks like we might see some videos and tests first as the lights seem to arrive Germany first.
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There is nothing official about the group buy, and I’m just a BLF member like you. I’m not involved in this. :sunglasses: :beer: