[19-FEB-2013] Help choose three new lights for the BLF frontpage welcome!

Sk68
King
HD2010
Mini-01
Jacob A60
HD Defiant

I can’t edit the thing but these should be choices

The “Add new idea” button should work for everybody.

I wouldn’t mind a picture of a panasonic 3400 mAH cell, unless there is an 18650 with more juice

Yeah it’s just a pain on the phone :wink:

Skyray king ought to be one maybe the 3T6 and the hd2010

Edit - SK68 everyone has one of these

Ah yes, gotcha. :slight_smile:

:open_mouth:

Budget! TF Flames! Xtar 2600!

We need to keep the heritage of the BUDGET Light Forum alive, so I think we should include a very-budget oriented light, then maybe some staples of the community such as the Black King (distinctive, popular, looks good, and Black shows up better on a light-colored background), a C8 (I think about everybody has one), or a P60 host such as the SolarForce L2m as it is such a quality host. Maybe the Small-Sun ZY-T08 (unique style, good performer) or the Small Sun ZY-T13 as it's a good super-budget thrower...

I'm trying to think of a unique budget light of <$10 as an option. The SK-68 would be an option, but that's not a pretty enough light for the banner. Maybe use a 501b for the P60 host instead of the SolarForce as that light embodies the Cheap-Yet-Functional aspect of the Budget Light mindset.

Good point, thanks for mentioning this. I update the first post to this effect.

Sipik SK68, unless it's too "tacticool" for your friends.

Oh no. What did I say? I think I did it again.. Sorry! ;)
Seriously: New BLF edition lights must be included:
- BLF A8
- BLF mini

I created an entry for the awesome Convoy S2 (1x18650) lineup and specifically the 1.4A/5C option for ~$16. The true essence of "budget" or "bang-for-the-buck".

Pros:

Emitter options XM-L 1B,5C,7C tint

1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.8 Amps driver option

no strobes mode group available

1000,1400 mA model takes long protected cells and also unprotected cells due to a long front spring

1400 mA has a 5%,30%, 100% mode spacing... better than the other models which have a 50-60% medium which is too high imho

Anodized rear threads

can barely tailstand

very edc-able for an 1x18650 light

Possible cons:

2.1 and 2.8 Amp options might have trouble with the longer protected cells or shorter unprotected cells but I don't own these to verify.(short front spring of the Nanjg 105c)

medium too high on 1000,2100,2800 mA model , but that is in the eye of the beholder and personal taste

Boaz complains about the lack of grippy knurling, that old knurling fetishist ;-)

Costs

only $14~17 depending on the options

Link to Fasttech

Sipik SK68 for AA

SR King for value multi-emitter

HD2010 for best value thrower

The C8 deserves a spot as well

lights added

Sipik 68 because of its proliferation
Jacobs A60 because it’s the throwiest thing you can get on a tight budget right now
…something else. Maybe a C8? A Match or OL Magmod? Zxhaeiou (or whatever) or Convoy S2?

This thread is quickly turning into a spectacular reference for the top picks of 2012-2013. Nice job guys!

Forgot about the “everything is compared to it” C8.

SK68
King
C8

If the Defiant was global I would vote for it over the C8.

I can’t really work with the thingy up there on my phone. :frowning:
Black SRK
Xeno E03
Nitecore EA4 or Convoy S3 or XtinD C8 or HD2010

Can’t decide on that last one. :bigsmile:

I chucked a couple up there on my phone, clunky but doable.

The whole convoy list could go up there, based on cost vs options there’s a convoy for every job pretty much if you do li-ion.

Despite not owning an sk68 (i quickly realised, the only flood to throw I like is the Maglite) I think it perhaps should be there. I also found it hard to suggest any primary/small lights since my smallest cell lights are 18650 powered.

I would offer up the m10 in c8 size since its a much more handsome light than a c8 imo.

Darn, and I already voted before the new lights were added lol.

I completely missed that it’s possible to add more. :smiley:

No problem, I removed your votes so you can vote again.