I don't own any GTL's and won't after seeing the battery reviews.
The Sipik listing has ended.
Gcbryan called me a bit blunt ....
I think my point was ..Universally they are always found on the bottom of every battery graph. Everything i've ever seen or heard about gtl batteries leads me to one conclusion .
As a warning shot to people who stumble across them and think "oh well they are cheap maybe i should try them"..I just wanted to scream it out ...
Don't do it ..!!!
I'm not promoting some super expensive battery like an AW instead or trying to be an elitist ,battery snob .
The gtl battery says 1200mah on it ..without having any experiance with them I'd bet 1000$ it won't do half that . Ithink trustfire flames that everyone has and likes ..do about 650 max ?
Like I said i'd search blf and talk to some battery guys here . But I think it's safe to say gtl batteries just flat out suck .
Well see it there just as linked in the OP so perhaps its started again.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270865421596#ht_3268wt_1175
It has been relisted. Price is $7.70.
There is another listing for approx $7.14
No, it dims as cell weakens.
Can someone please outbid me on this one...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270865409490#ht_3039wt_977
It will be $7.5
Thanks for this post. Picked up a couple as christmas gifts before they sold out at this price.
Well based on all the raving about this light, I just bought 2 from ebay seller tomtop_w. Got them for $7.70/ea with free express shipping.
-Garry
I think this one was recommended by vfmaddict...
I think out of the ones I recieved from multiple vendors this one was the best .
Hi. Just a quick question for those experienced with this (or clones);
Is there anything that will act as a barrel extender (ie. convert to 2x AAs) for this?
I'm presuming there's no problem with a pair, as it can take the 14500s; and a pair of AAs will make the runtime acceptable for biking.
Ta. :-)
Thanks for the idea. Tried a extension from a $3 light. Not sure about extra runtime since it is much brighter.In any case it is a better bike light for me.
Certain that it´s uglier,thou.
Lennart
What we have here is a massive chance for a China Dealer who can provide AA extensions for Sipik 68.
I wish that I had gotten the idea first....and was a Chinese Dealer.
Think of how popular the SK68 is and how many thousands have been sold.
Wow, what a deal. Had to order two, I can give them to my parents. Crazy deal! Here's the relisted link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270865421596?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I got the one from the link above from seller TomTop....
anybody figure a way to remove the zoom front end? Would be nice to clean up in there and take a peek.
Hold the slider, unscrew the lens cap at the very front, use a tool to unscrew the pill (led holder). It comes apart.
Needle nose pliers with small front jaws, Round nose pliers from a Stained Glass shop (used for breaking glass), Big Tweezers, snap ring pliers, medium size scizzors....think of a way....it ain't rocket science.
You can even use small nails or bits of a paper clip in a Vice Grip.
Thanks Steve. Would you believe I had tried unscrewing the front lens cap and couldn't budge it. Then, used a rubber glove for a good grip and came right off. Cleaned it up a little...dust etc on glass.
I read one post that said apply silicone grease under the star for better heat transfer as there appeared to be none from factory. Any feedback on this? Is it necessary when running 14500's? Just checkin. :)
Just ordered 2 more. Great Price..couldn't help it.. lol great gifts as well.