BLF Designed Budget Thrower GB Question

wow! nice find! :smiley:

Here are some nice pics and specs, must do translation;
http://world.tmall.com/item/13012947732.htm?spm=a1z10.1-b.w7300850-9502604291.1.ltlTuA&id=13012947732&rn=0fcf36b7b9b1da6e48de3f94b0a7d9c3&abbucket=0#

Nice cross section shot shows the head at 60 mm and reflector at 55mm.

On the road X5
http://world.tmall.com/item/15823076098.htm?spm=a312a.7700718.0.0.0wrw4Y&id=15823076098&abbucket=\_AB-M67_B9&acm=03067.1003.1.149087&aldid=EUNnFISi&abtest=\_AB-LR67-PR67&scm=1003.1.03067.13_15823076098_149087&pos=1

looks like roughly $46-49 US conversion

Same size head as the X3

What’s the main difference between the X3 and X5?

The X6 is here, pricey, but the head diam is 54 mm: http://www.banggood.com/On-The-Road-X6M-CREE-XM-L2-T6-1000LM-T6-1AT6-3C-LED-Flashlight-p-920455.html

18650 vs 26650 looks like the main difference.

I’m not aware of this happening. Which GB are you referring to?

Hey Krono.

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/MAXTOCH-Sniper-M24-Lighter-Version-of-SN6X-2S-AR-Lens-Copper-LED-Base-Longer-Shooting-Distance/314381_1769281159.html

Retail = $68.50
GB= $63.50

Difference = $5, but only if you buy 50 units.

Granted, you get an XPL HI swapped in for a U3.

Chris

So it is not just ten cents worth of engraving then, huh?

You also left out that amps are going to be cranked up as well.

too pricey for a budget thrower for me

That’s the GB I have going so, maybe can shed a bit of light.

In addition to the XPL HI and engraving, there is also the higher amp driver going in the light, free tracking included in the price (which is usually an extra charge, most places, from what I understand), (and if wanted) the holster for half price and the remote pressure switch for half price, with the light purchase (shipped together with light).
Also if higher numbers are reached the price reduces more.

I still prefer a BLF thrower which is compact, 18650 (26650 is too bulky, we're talking throw not runtime, which is still fine with a 18650 btw), 55mm smooth reflector, no side switch and removable brass pill for easy modding, preferably lego-able with the EE X6 or to our new BLF-standard: the BLF-A6 ;-)

Something like that sounds good too.

I might even be in for it, if a GB is started on something like you are talking about.

I was just trying to clear the air with the GB I have going being a little more to it than an emitter change and some lettering is all.

I just hate to see a lot of tension over this stuff, when there is really no need for it to be, and each person has their own ideas and preferences of what their ideal light is, so I am not judging anyone for what they want.

Agree! And in the end all I can do is give an educated opinion, and then happily resign to the real decision maker on what kind of flashlight this is going to be: the person dedicated enough to make contact with sellers+manufacturers and starts getting the light made.

You have a great idea here with the lego, how about this;

A Group buy of just a Flashlight head that can lego onto a Convoy C8, or the EE X6.
Both of these tubes are of good quality with good tight threading.
Why keep buying entire flashlights when all you want is bigger/smaller head with better Driver’s and emitters?

Shipping costs would be less, and more importantly all the money can be spent on quality internals, brass retainers, thick walls, quality reflector and good AR glass.
Food for thought.
Later,
Keith

Yes, I like that idea. Kind of like Solarforce used to sell (maybe still do) heads for their L2 lights.

I prefer single 26650 or triple 18650 for a big thrower. The big or multiple cells help ensure driving it is not a problem and because it uses such a big heavy reflector, it feels more balanced.

Thing is: a reflector plus housing does not have to be heavy at all, it is just aluminium, see what Thrunite and Fenix do with the weight.

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I pretty much agree with all of this, but will also say that a 1x26650 body would feel good in my hand. - But, I am willing to go along with the crowd on whatever they decide. :slight_smile:

This would be for a Compact thrower.

Already got the Midrange Thrower covered, because I took Martin up on his Group Buy for the Olight SR52 HI - It was shipped yesterday by DHL!… Only other time I have used DHL was for a K40M (Banggood), and it was 5 days - Payment to Door!

CAUTION! - The use of a Premium shipper will almost Guarantee that Customs will want their share from you! :frowning:

For me being in the US, if it’s a Flashlight and it’s less than $200 it’s Duty Free!

YMMV :frowning: So please check here first!:

Sign in | The Duty Calculator - Better to be safe than sorry.
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So that leaves me open to the suggestion by djozz for a Compact thrower, and for a…

…Custom, BLF Big Head Courui D01! - You know… The one with the Extra Large custom KD reflector? - I would be in for one of those with perhaps a XHP-50? - Or Not… I’m sure that the XP-L HI would give better throw, but 3000 lumens from the XHP-50 Would be nice. :slight_smile:

The XHP-70 would give 5000 lumens, but at the expense of a larger hot spot… Sort of taking it out of the ‘thrower’ category, and into the Blaster realm, relative to the smaller XHP-50 or XP-L HI . - JMHO.

What do you guys think?

Now for a Pocket thrower? - I have a P60 XP-L HI V3 2B coming from RMM… Will be here Saturday. - It’s going into a Solarforce L2M. - 1x18650 or 1x 18350/16340 if you want! - So it’s a Shorty too! :slight_smile:

Thanks guys, and Have a Great Day!
-Chuck

I think everyone should have at least one Xhp70 light. I have one running 7+ amps in a Solarforce host and it still blows me away everytime I switch it on, lighting up everything as far as I can see where I go to test my flashlights.
I use protected cells and they handle it without issue. I dont know the actual distance as there are multiple tree lines but nothing can hide in the swathe of light. Thats with a 55mm reflector.
My mate who has no lights at all said “omg,I need to get one of these when he pressed the power switch.