Solar , I completely understand . That is all I was doing also.
I want one host and one extension tube and one flattop connector (and a spare pill if possible) please!
That will be one hellova light with exchangeable 6V LEDs…
I’m in. Sell me a host and I’ll see what I can do with it. 
Love that aspheric.
I’ve always liked the look of this one, not so much the zoomie aspect. At this price and as a host, I just have to… (ordered the X1 just yesterday… 
)
J Team,
Please see Post 16 .
If the first 10 do not get spoken for, feel free to go ahead and send the two I requested.
I can do the build and written review in a timely manner…. but the photos and video would have to be added later.
Thank you…. :+1:
Not getting this, but how much better is the machining compared to the Cometa? Specifically the zooming threads… any chance for a comparison video?
I only ask as I would get a couple of these later possibly if the machining is that much better, but only a 20-30% tighter zoom is not worth the price difference to me. You still have another $20 to drop in this light between the driver and LED…
I'd like to be on the list for one of the first 10. I have one from October 2014, with the extra tube, and resistor modded stock driver, dedomed LED, and would like to see how this new generation one differs, and how it performs with a custom FET+1 driver, and decent dedomed LED, fully modded up of course.
Really like they are including a lens cover now.
If you guys are so inclined to answer questions, you mention in the OP this is the Mark 5 version and there are several design improvements. Do you know what some of those improvements have been?
Also, some of the pics in the OP show the old name of "JAX", so I guess we can't be sure those are accurate because they probably would not be from the latest Mark 5 version?
Awful lot of idle chatter for this being an interest Group Buy post.
The optic alone here is worth over $35, with AR coating on the inside and AF coating on the outside that repels water, dust and fingerprints. The test sheet from the Optics Manufacturer is shown, with a transmission in excess of 98%. With the size of this optic, I’d expect the glass alone to be $75 or more. Look up Edmunds Optics and see what you can find if in doubt. The build quality of the host, the level of the anodization, this is an exceptional bargain.
As has been said, if you want one say yes and get on the short list. If not, there’s really no need to say anything at all. This is a group buy offered directly from the manufacturer. A first, I believe. No need to make it confusing with a lot of off topic chatter.
Thank you Jaxman for a splendid offering.
Wow I hope teacher really isn’t a teacher.
Never been a big zoomie fan, if I’m honest, but this light has always intrigued me, mostly because it’s so highly regarded. I personally think the price is great on this host. I mean, it’s a $60 light finished, right? So $35 sounds about right to me. So I’m in. I’ll buy the host and an extension tube please.
LOL, always right, in your own head at least….
I did ask you to stop PM’ing me, as they were borderline harassing. Two PM’s of 1500+ words all about you, and how correct you are, do not merit a rational response. The PM’s were even more unhinged than your normal rants…
Regardless, I was simply expressing my opinion about your involvement, guess you are OK with that from other members, but not me….
Back to the subject here, I do like this model, but would be more interested in a X1 host…
Wow, good work ruining a perfectly good group buy thread guys! If you don’t want one, why even bother posting???
Also, it’s laughable comparing the Z1 to a UF-1405… A Ferrari and a Hyundai both get you from A to B, but it sure as hell doesn’t mean they are the same…
Anyway, please put me down for 1 of these hosts please. Please confirm if the $7.50 postage price will also cover shipping to Aus.
In for 1 and extension tube.
Seems like the listing is already up http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/JAXMAN-Z1-Host-for-BLF/1812094_32676817032.html
It seems Jaxman is in that transition period where while they make very good quality lights, their name is not well known enough for most people to readily accept the higher prices that come with making higher quality lights. I love my 1405 but the lens quality is… not great and when it comes to aspheric hosts, it’s all about the glass.
I already have one coming, because I asked Jaxman for one a week ago (as they wrote here that they sell hosts to modders who ask, in an earlier thread, so I asked).
I might take another one.
Why do I carry this zoomie? Because I can and it doesn’t offend anyone unnecessarily …
Put me down for one please. I’m an experienced modder without any real experience with zoomies, because non has tickled my fancy so far. I think this host is the one for me.
Jaxman, why start a group buy and then put it for sale on aliexpress for the same price? :weary:
At second thought I’d like to have one additional host (post 26 is the first) .
So please two hosts for me!
Don’t rely on all the pictures on that page, some are outdated. First picture shows a “Jaxman” but pictures further down are of the older “Jax” and show all of its parts including those not included in the host.
Come on guys, pm or start a thread for some flaming OK?
Please delete all these posts that do not add and with all that quoting takes up lots of space
I agree that is kind of a glitch but it’s GREAT to be working with Jaxman. I’m not going to buy this host, but I would love to see sharpie continue working with Jaxman I anticipate Jaxman can provide some very high quality drivers in the future. Has anyone ever priced a Nitecore host, Fenix host, or Acebeam host.? This thread is for modders, and I don’t mod yet, but I’m looking forward to seeing more BLF members working with high quality manufacturers. As far as Jaxman selling the light on Ali, that does kind of eliminate the group buy. No big deal. I hope for a long and bright future with Jaxman.
Hey wait— Will any Cometa parts be good enough to use in the real Jaxman host The photo says no star or LED is included, but the pill is included, am I right ? What is the pill made of , aluminum ??
What about a group buy for the Jax Z1 XHP50 at a very good price, this would be more appealing for everyone on here I would think and it will promote the Jaxman brand