For years I’ve been rocking just my armytek wizard pro v3 as my light source to go when sailing and camping. I just had some issues with it so I decided to buy a Skilhunt H04 as a backup. As a lantern, I’m using the blf lt1 one which I’m really happy with although I’m really longing for the mini version to hang up in my little tent.
The one thing that is missing is a handheld light to be used as some kind of searchlight. This light will need to be a thrower and needs to be bright with reasonable battery life. I’m thinking of the Sofirn C8G. It will be used to spot obstacles on the water while sailing and help with activities when I’m at my scouting.
Please define reasonable battery life, as this will be a big part of the search.
Also, how long do you plan it to use on turbo? (Due to possible stepdowns)
Nice case btw, which one is it?
Is it the JBL case?
Yes it is the jbl case. Works great with the stuff to hang up the light.
It will be used for a couple of hours at the time so it needs to have at least that runtime. I almost never run my lights on such a turbo that thermal trottling will start.
Another thing I would like to add is that my budget is around 50 euros. This light will really be my extra light when my armytek headlight is not powerfull enough.
I do have a Convoy L21A with XHP35 which might fit your needs, barely used.
I also have the current king of LEP laser flashlights the Maxtoch L2K, which would be excellent on water since you wont have any spill that might disorient you on water and it has great runtime.
That one exceeds your budget, but i’m willing to sell it.
Open water = fog + mist + spray. Don’t want spill from a regular reflector light, so that leaves either a tight TIR, an aspheric, or a LEP.
Aspherics (zoomies) are best and cheapest, but the least waterproof due to the moving head. The JaxMan Z1 (nice version of the Cometa, which I got) would be great.
A tight TIR like the 2 Acebeams (L17/L19??) might work great, but don’t recall their cost.
A LEP would be best for longest “punch”, but they’re the priciest.
Something with a very narrow TIR optic or LEP. LEPs are over $100 euros for a cheap one though. I recommend the Acebeam L17 or L18. The L17 is closer to your budget around $50 euro, but the L18 is the next best choice becsuse the beam is more useful and it takes 21700 batteries for longer runtime. Its around 70 euro.
Have you thought about the 4x18a convoy that uses 4 nateria 18650? should last long enough. A hotter xhp70 led should give little reflection. If you prefer to play star wars use 4x18s with sbt90.
Anyone that even tries to answer this question is really giving you bad advice. At the end of the day, it’s up to you. A flashlight is a tool. What kind of tool you use is up to you.
I always assume the questioner knows that, and is looking for the reasons some models fit specific uses. Otherwise there would just be 1 or 2 flashlights. I don’t want to live in that world.
I’ll be interested to hear if you feel it still has too much spill on the water.
I don’t see where Acebeam claims the L18 has low voltage protection, but reviews state it does, and you have a battery level indicator, I wouldn’t worry about protected batteries.
