New Big Head Side Switch Thrower (maybe Host for modding)

Good find, those high res pictures leave me with little doubt that the reflector in that sample is plastic.
Let’s see what is in the one that I actually get, received shipping confirmation today.

Cheers

Update 22/11/2013
Now available @KD
http://www.kaidomain.com/product/details.S022823

So close to buying this - KD specs say AL reflector…. interesting to see what Linus ends up with.

I cannot wait to see a tear down of this light. The UI sounds like an SRK, and if it is, it shouldn’t be too difficult in modding it to get more power out of it.

Confirmed I will be back home on 18 December. I am expecting two of these lights along a plethora of lights, bit and pieces to be waiting for me, ready to play with. I know I am late to modding month, but I will give it a crack in earnest cum December!

Someone should. You guys have been talking about and trying to buy this light for weeks, but it doesn't look like anyone has successfully completed an order.

It won't be me though. My modding queue is way too full. I'm actually considering sending some lights to v54.

I did manage to order it from SW after all… my tracking number suggests it left SG on 18.11.
I will report what’s inside when I get it of course (maybe next week?)

Just caved & ordered from KD - was hoping for a more reputable supplier, but at least they use PayPal.

……Order Status: Back-ordered :expressionless:

Mine should be on the way from the wholeseller too, tracking says despatched to overseas so hopefully it won’t be too long.

Great to see kaidomain stock it, price seems fairly decent too.
Fingers crossed I do indeed get an aluminium reflector in mine, will report as soon as I get it but I suspect others will get theirs before I do.

Cheers

Here’s one on ebay with some nice pictures.

Ebay auction for Courui XML2

And Willbuying has one too with some more pictures.

willbuying.com

I’m really liking the look of this light more and more.

I freakin’ love that thick handle to wide head look. Makes it look like a freakin’ BEAST. Eagerly awaiting a tear down.

nice looking light,will add it to my wishlist :slight_smile:

I just contacted a supplier to get more information on the reflector, lens and amp draws if possible. Might be a good light for a group buy. If I get any reasonable response, I will let you know.

Nice! I ordered it (not from that site, didn’t support PayPal, I found that company on Alibaba and they took paypal). Got it shipped right to Vinh so we’ll see what he can squeeze out of it with 6 x 18650’s inside her! Should be sweet :slight_smile:

They also some INSANE laser pointers, great price too (if the specs are correct): This product is no longer available.

Thanks.

-Jamie M.

was the price any cheaper? just so you know, szobm is the oem behind sz-wholesale, they are the same company. and like many have said, they will send a proforma invoice and PP address after you have placed the order…

I ordered COURUI from KD. It was shipped next day, and tracking now shows it in HongKong for processing.

It’s finally here :slight_smile:

Working on putting together a first look and teardown thread right away.
I haven’t taken it apart fully yet but so far I’m really pleased with the machining and feel of the light. It’s solid and feels great in the hand.

A few observations. (from the outside only + front bezel screwed off to check on reflector and lens)

  • I got mine from Shenzhen wholesale and it’s an unbranded model just as the pictures show. I really like the form factor.
  • Nice machining and flawless anodizing in a great gunmetal grey colour. Sweet :slight_smile:
  • Well machined threads with a small amount of grease already applied, goes together smooothly.
  • Good news on the lens and reflector, they are glass and Aluminium respectively. The reflector is very smooth and very clean and very big. No complaints at all, it’s a positive surprise!
  • The UI with the sideswitch is High/Low(Visible PWM)/Off with a hidden strobe on a long press. Sounds very much like the standard SRK driver UI to me (don’t have one but from what I hear it’s the same kind of thing).
  • It’s not as bright as it should be but looks decently driven for a stock light. Room for improvement definitely.
  • The beam profile and hotspot shape is a bit disappointing. The emitter is perfectly centered but has a rather thick centering ring around it which means it’s not sitting very deep in the reflector. Again room for improvement here. Haven’t tested it outside yet but I don’t think this emitter focus is optimal even for a dedicated thrower.

Will tear it apart and post a detailed thread on it by the end of the day.
Cheers

Thanks LinusHofmann for detail :bigsmile:

Thanks for the first impressions! Can’t wait for the detailed overview. :slight_smile:
Sounds like a supurb host.

Can’t wait.

First impressions are very good on this as a host for modding. Definitely!
The reflector is gorgeous, probably the most flawless aluminium reflector I’ve seen in a budget light. Very nice indeed.

Just noticed a bit of output wavering/flickering on high and low though, probably a bad ground contact somewhere inside.
Perfect excuse to crack it open and take a closer look at the insides methinks :slight_smile:

Ok I posted a fairly fast teardown thread. HERE

Felt it was most appropriate to put it in the Modding section since it would mostly be of interest as a host for modders but maybe I’ll move it to the reviews section once I’ve done some more detailed testing.

Looking forward to seeing reports from those that bought theirs from KD.
Cheers