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

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:

Can’t wait to see a review. I wonder how it will perform with the XHP35HI. Thrunite was able to push the 35 HI to 1900 otf lumens on the CW in the Catapult V6.

Hope it ain’t a dumb question, but what’s the advantage of a 26350 vs high-current 18350? In a small/short package, it can’t really maintain a high output for too long without cooking the light and/or your hand, no?

Lotta people p&m when “turbo” can’t be maintained forever, and grex about turbo timers stepping down the output, etc.

So if a 26350 light turns into a small curling-iron in 1-2min or so, is there really an advantage in that over, say, a fairly high-strung 18350 light?

Inquiring minds want to know…

I would like to answer your question but first let me say that we are Haikelite dealer since a while in Germany. We are shipping all ordered flashlights directly from Germany - no dropshipping or something else. As already mentioned in the first post we expect the next SC26 XHP35 HD shipment for 3rd week of June. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have further questions. By the way, I would highly appreciate your feedback regarding the SC26 colors - what is your preferred color? Blue, green, black or white/silver?

Cheers

Markus