You can ask Ric for the updated driver, at 8.5amps
So when this was originally released, how high was it driven?
I’ve got the original DRY triple (non boosted Turbo, just the H/M/ L strobe settings) and I’m now looking for something a tad bit brighter and I think that this maybe it.
edit: got my settings wrong.
It’s floodier but not as bright as the DRY or the King from what I’ve read.
Im not sure if Ric formally released the 2nd driver. As per Ric the driver will output 8.5 amps
When i do get the new driver i’ll test it on my bench before soldering it up. Makes it much easier
to test the output
Im still waiting for mine hopefully soon.
I take it the handle is removable?
Yes it is. (But trust me: You don't want to remove it. It's very nice and handy!) :)
Hello,
It is possible to dive with this flashlight (i have open water licence, 18M under water maximum)?
Is it possible? Yes. Is it a good idea? No. While this flashlight is waterproof it is not going to be a reliable diving light.
think the king have abit more throw. whose gonna take these 2 lights to see some coral ? 
Like a few members have mentioned the tacticool handle is a pretty nice feature. Although
in pics its seems like it can get in the way. Great snug grip and serves as a hook so you can drop the light outside of your pocket and the handle hooks well in your pocket…
Waterproof? I would go to Ric for answer. I have taken it apart, and with very good tolerances my guess is no
Ok, i said this i have read on seller page on allibaba said: Perfect for, campign, diving, etc…
So i now know. it’s false and she’s not waterproof, thank you for making me econnomy XD
id rather buy another king :money_mouth_face:
It seems most flashlight builders (cloning ??) build their flashlights for increase sales / fight with another product other than practical possibilities of usability, durability.
Real world result show it underperformed than King which is more thermally enhanced.
Increase number of emitters doesn’t make noticeable improvement. but more buyers interested it because 5 emitters 
Also im wondering why those manufacturers doesn’t put 0.1$ or even less worth thermal compound between emitter board and pill. checked few C8 clones, zoomies all without thermal compound.
i tore apart all 5 of my sipik clones just to put thermal compound . it was bugging me so much
This seems to be available now for 78$.
Hi the
I am a new member of this site but I am reading it for almost a year and I always try to find a good review here before I even think of buying a new flashlight (like now ).
I was ready to buy the new sky ray King Black after reading a lot of reviews but I find out that this kind of flashlights are not good for my country
- I am living in Greece and almost half a year here we have temperatures between 30 and 40 C -
so when I am reading that this flashlight (like many others) give 2000lm for 5 to 10 minutes and after that 1500lm to 20 minutes when it reaches 70 C to 80 C , I know that these (minutes) numbers are much much smaller to my conditions.
It doesn’t has medium so if you want it for long time use (like me) you have to go to low (300lm) but I have my Uniquefire G10 for that kind of light.
I believe that manufactures shouldn’t say run time 1,5 hours for these flashlights but 9 x 10 minutes.
Now after a lot of reading again I believe that* Apex 5t6* is my kind of flashlight
- it can give 2000 to 2200lm for almost 10 minutes and 1750 for a long period of time between 30 and 60 minutes -
I am writing down all these because I believe that all the reviewers like you should pay attention to the heat management of the flashlight and maybe put a new rating maybe for how long a flashlight works on high until you can’t hold it in your hand or how many minutes works until it reaches a specific temperature or go to safe mode.
It will be a great help for us to understand the difference between a showoff flashlight and a good one.
With a lot of respect for a good reviewer Jim
Interesting, and very valid point Jim.
However, the perceived brightness from 1700 lumens and 2200 lumens is barely distinguishable. It is a good point though.
It’s an idea for almost any flashlight in the market if you want to make it a headlamp or bike lamp or put a handle on the plate - tail cap and make it like a olight 6
I already made this for my TrustFire TR-3T6 and it works with any bike battery pack (8,4 V)
For Apex 5t6 or Sky Ray King you have to make different pack (4,2V) or use the body of the flashlight.
When you want your flashlight again you just unscrew the head lamp and put it in the flashlight original body.
I order the plate - tail cap to someone with lathe and it cost me 10 euro and of course you have to put the cable and switch and find a way to connect with (+) on head lamp (it’s should be easy for guys like you)
The dimension of Apex 5t6 headlamp are the same with Sky Ray s6 but with better light.
You can use your Apex 5t6 on medium or low when you are riding and on high when you want to get crazy
I took the idea from this product :
Maybe a good idea for RIC
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