What about a duel 21700 cell light with an optical lens that creates a massive flood beam around the outer rim of the optic while the center throws a 2000m beam down the center. 2000 to 2500lm should do it. Maybe use a single 35HI or a XHP50. The emitter could be whatever as long as it was stable in turbo mode for 5 minutes+. Can a special optic lens be made for something like this or would the cost be ridiculous. Just thinking out loud. With the L17, W30 and MC13 and others using lenses, this IMO is the next stage of super throwers but with power behind it in a much smaller platform.
I also really hope that manufacturers will release something similar.
Sloppy sketch:
Option 2*14500 can also be interesting
I like that idea a lot.
an updated version of this light would be great:
I would be interested in this:
Maybe Osram in one side and high CRI LED with beaded TIR on other side.
very interesting idea. 
Holy mackerel 2a, that’s a $5000 flashlight! I’ve never seen a unit that sells for 5k. I would be nervous. It’s fun to look at though and thanks for posting the pic.
I would buy an FW3A style of BLF flashlight if it employed a 21700 and had a red light and a white light.
you are welcome. That light is on my to-buy list if I ever make it big (big enough when 5K for a flashlight wouldn’t matter any longer, haha). Since that is probably not going to happen, we could have a BLF flavored variant of that light if enough people are interested….
(I voted for multi emitter short range - such a light could do multiple things at the same time)
I would also like something like this but with 6 or 8 LEDs. Yh I know it’s overkill but why not? 
Great idea, the two reflectors/TIRs or similar could be replaced with 2x triples or quads for 6 or 8 emitters. Or you could have 3-4 on one side and a more throwy single LED on the other.
a NON zoomie pocket thrower that at the click of a button becomes a flood.
could be as overly complex as some kind of fancy reflector/lens combo or as cough simple as well double ended, flood head on one end and a thrower on the other end catdog type thing
Voting for a headtorch. I could use one, and with BLF’s name on it, it would be a done deal almost out the door.
A glass cover for the mule would be nice. I’d love to pay the extra Dollar. The remaining Dollars would be a problem tho.
LEP thrower under $100 USD, can it be done? Probably like a C8 size would be awesome.
Me too! I could see this taking off if made.
Yeh, the EC4GT has some killer throw for a compact light, and handles heat very well.
But it’s a one-piece cast body, not milled, so good luck getting a mfr to make ’em.
Yes, I agree, in addition to reflectors, TIR optics with many emitters and even a mule option will be interesting.
+1
Just something small and practical, with lots of attention paid to the little details for quality-of-life purposes.
Also +1
Things happen because someone cares enough to make it happen.
Why not have the UI totally expressed with hardware? For instance, why not have a physical mode switch with either discretely marked modes (L, M, H, etc.) or a variable dial? Have the on/off tail switch separate for the ultimate in “memory”. No confusing software, pushing a single button ten times, remembering how you left it, etc. No worry about parasitic drain from electronic switches. Just put the switch on the mode you want and that’s where it’ll be!
I know it’s so “last century” but I’d love to see something like that implemented with modern technology, a really pretty emitter (with a warm option), and no visible PWM. Make it nice enough that the tech-savvy kids will love it but their grandpas can still use it.
Speaking of last century, I have always wanted a tin Eveready flashlight with all the modern trimmings. My grandfather had one that used 2 D batteries and I think they had the 3 or 4 cell one’s too. Lol I remember always replacing the bulb every time someone dropped it on the ground and you could hardly see past 30 feet. Remaking some of the old timer lights from the past would be cool.
check out the nitecore p36 which i have. it has a rotary switch with a separate on/off switch. i have ten lumen levels (2-2000) with the rotary switch.it also a push switch for more functions. sized like a 2 d cell flashlight, it's the best light i have.