OMG, got my Yezl today, so I'm Yezling, like a happy Yezler.
Initial impression is it sure if a fine looking light and has many of the attributes I'm looking for:
- side e-switch with tail switch
- true SS bezel
- takes 26650 cells (would be better if it took 32650's, but still not bad)
- if it performs as good as talked about here, it's a sure bet to be a HD2010 killer in almost every way
- tailstands
I'm getting excited bout this one. I see lots of modding potential here. To me it's just a host, but close to perfect for this form factor. Mod ideas:
- replace tail switch with a tactical switch, and combined with a custom e-switch driver, when the tactical comes on, it will be in full power, then the side e-switch will take over with full ON/OFF control across 4 to 6 modes
- XM-L2 U2 1A on a SinkPAD of course, maybe de-domed - first want to measure throw to see how it really performs
- plan would be to use a Nanjg/Qlite driver (one FET), or customized Z8 base Tivo532 combo FET/7135 driver. Definitely have the Werner/JohnnyC style mode switching: one click to low, one long click to high, one click to OFF once mode is set. So, the e-switch has complete control of the light, and the tail switch is simply a "lock-out" with a tactical high feature
- AR lens swap, if possible, plus all the usual tweaks: copper braided springs, heavy quality wires DeOxit Gold on all contact surfaces, etc.
- review for possible fitting of copper for additional heat sinking - I know it's gonna need it
I'll post stock amp, lumens, throw measurements shortly, maybe some pics. Mine came with the bezel o-ring pinched out, so gotta fix that first. This one will stay single cell only - only way to get the mode selection I want. I should be able to tell soon if the 17mm driver will fit and work out ok.
Please Note: mine came with a 18650 sleeve, the thin see-thru type with the ridge lines on the inside.