My name is Sean but my username is “Gun”. I’m 15 years old and I’m from Australia. I was recommended this forum by InfinitusEquitas who I know from another forum. I’m also a very new member on the Candle Power Forums however it’s a very big forum, almost too big for my liking, so I thought I’d join up here; seems like a better size. I’m planning on purchasing my first light (other than $5 cheapies) probably this weekend. I’m pretty set on getting the Gold SkyRay King but if you have any other suggestions, feel free to tell me.
I’ve heard Fasttech was the best supplier for genuine lights, even what they say on that page is convincing: ‘Customers have reported concerns because there exists multiple “versions” of this flashlight. While the makers of all versions claim theirs is real, FastTech is now shipping the version that’s reported to be of the best quality and seemingly the most genuine.’
Then I read THIS thread and it sort of put me off buying from Fasttech. I think I’ll probably buy from CNQualityGoods if I’m going to buy the SkyRay, unless someone has something bad to say about them as well
Also, what’s the main difference between the black and the gold SkyRay?
from my take on the SRK, they are just like any other budget light, different runs, drivers and quality.
personally, i dont think there is a “real” SRK. i think they are all made by the same factory and assembled by different companies. different runs have different build quality. different companies use different components to assemble…
i could be wrong, but im starting to feel this is a common practice with some of the chinese lights.
Hi and welcome Gun. An interesting user name you have there. If I may ask what point off the compass in Melbourne do you live in? I may be your neighbour if your in the eastern suburbs. Cheers.
Welcome to BLF! 15 and already looking to jump right in on an SRK - Wow! I got mine from WallBuys. FlashPilot can vouch for the one from WallBuys too. It's currently $38. Description says "warm white" buts its the typical cool white. I've sworn off buying any more from Wallbuys but its an option and apparently they sell a "good" one. Do be sure to get good batteries and a charger. Learn up on using a multimeter too for monitoring your cells.
welcome to BLF Sean…
although SRK or fandyfire is very popular… unfortunately it’s not a light that you can hold for long.
it gets to unbearable hot in just 15 mins. depend on what you need… you might want to get TR-J12 or TR-J18 and then change the driver with this driver
guarantee will blind everybody around you J)
Hey Gun, Welcome to BLF. We actually have quite a few from Down-Under, in here, and one is a kick-ass machinist. I think that you will find some of the best people in here, quite a friendly and helpful group. You may be one of the youngest members, though, not all indicate their age. I have a lot of torches, and just ordered the SRK. Most measure the performance with and amp reading taken at the tailcap… Most seem to agree, that 6 amps or better, indicate a good SRK, also having the three teroid driver. The least expensive single emitter, that is getting a lot of attention, is this C8 from Lightmalls that has the XM-L2 emitter, and is hard driven. One must us a very good battery with this torch, because of the current draw.
Does the SRK actually get too hot to touch in 15 minutes? That doesn’t sound good…
If I was getting the SRK, I was planning on buying THESE batteries and THIS charger, are they good?
I’m actually highly re-considering getting the SRK, purely because of price; including charger and batteries it’s going to cost me about $100. Can anyone recommend me a light that will cost around $70 including batteries and charger? If it’s a little bit over $70, that is fine.
You’re gonna need charger either way… so not sure you can hold that against the SRK really. Its the four cells that do it. I get that.
For a bit cheaper - less cell count - everyone needs a good C8 (or 5). Seems lately the convoys at fasttech are best. Can’t really go wrong with a XinTD C8 from international outdoor.
Both have options… fasttech has different tints and power levels. Intloutdoor let’s you specify mode config and tints. Both have good build. Believe fasttech has a OP reflector option or smooth. The xinTD from IO has smooth reflector and is a bit deeper too, so its more throwy than the convoy but not a huge margin.
