Thrower: A flashlight that can throw its beam the farthest. The light will likely have a very narrow beam and may not give out the same lumens as others but these are for one aim, and one aim only, distance. Lux figures are important here, not lumens.
Interesting lights that fall out of scope otherwise:
| Make/Model | Lux | Supplier | Misc Info | |||||
| Best AA Thrower | Fenix TK41 | 59K (claimed) | http://www.fenixtactical.com/fenix-tk41.html | 8xAA - XML | ||||
| Best Coloured Emitter Thrower | UF HS-802 | 30K est | http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/uniquefire-hs802-extra-deep-reflector-cree-r2-red-beam-2mode-led-flashlight-black-18650-p-10205 | 1x18650 - Red R2 | ||||
| Easy Budget mod #1 | Small Sun C10/Nanjg 105c 2.8 | 68 | Regarding the Small Sun C10: I've measured it at 45 Kcd but since the reports of its tail cap current being anything from 0,8 A to 2,1 A I guess there are variations to measurements too. Mine pulled 1,4A in high and did 45 kCd. It is VERY easy to mod with Nanjg 105C 2,8 A driver (despite soldering of the led wires I consider it almost a "drop-in driver" solution for the light) With the Nanjg pulling a steady 2,8 A I get 68 kCd BTW. | |||||
| Easy Budget mod #2 | UniqueFire UF-T20 | I have a Uniquefire UF-T20 aspheric, It's an E1320 mod XR-e 2.8amp... Throws 500 yards no problem ! | ||||||
Obviously Lux readings are dependant on who tested them and lots of other factors so i have taken rough figures found by googling. I have also only included standard lights, modded lights may well give far better bang for buck but are a little out of scope for this. Where a bracket is found next to the Lux reading it indicates a figure close (rounded) to that persons readings, ie (SB) = Selfbuilt.
Misc info may not be complete, ie a light that takes 2x18650 may also take 4xCR123 etc or other battery combinations, i'll include the most common.
Advise for flashlight newbies: A lot of newbies want the wow factor of a thrower and indeed, to many the throwers give the biggest wow. With that said please check beamshot posts, as an example the Dereelight is an amazing thrower but the beam is almost laser like, this looks awesome but practical use is very limited. On the otherhand you have the TK70, this thing throws and floods but does this at expence of size. Think carefully as many throwers end up being shelf queens rarely used. A good P60 such as a solarforce package or a C8 such as the XinTD maybe a better starting point.
Disclaimer: I will try to keep the info accurate but i make no claim that it actually is. Confirm details with sellers/manufacturers if required.
TY for doing this.
The (stock) Jacob A60 is around 55 Klux according to several different users including myself.
The Trustfire X9 - a once revered light around here - is approx 39 Klux stock. Also from several sources but not myself. Goes from around 33 usd on ebay.
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Dont forget the SmallSun ZY-C10
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/smallsun-zy-c10-s-cree-q5-wc-230lm-3-mode-f...
I like this thread. We should build on it, instead of having 20 different thrower threads. Simple and informative. Comp chart/list.
I’m new to the forum, but am a regular visitor. I noticed there isnt much talk about recoil torches. Is there a reason why no one recommends them?
I would like to add to the list the small sun ZY-T13, with a small trimpot mod will out throw the eagletac M3C4 XML, $24.24 at Manafont.
http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/small-sun-zyt13-t6-5mode-1200lu...
Modification thread
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/11830
Hi Silverbolt, i had a C10 but didnt care for it and gave it away, but it is certainly a good thrower. ILikeFlashlights compared his with the Jacob in that price range tho and the Jacob just edges it.
I think I read that same thread, and I have to agree with you. The C10 is good, but the Jacob is alot sexier. I have both on the way and will probably have something done to the C10.
No one likes recoils?
Dereelight dbs aspheric. It measures about 90-110k lux. I cant get the link on my phone though.
http://www.dereelight.com/nightmaster.htm Link to nightmaster
Slewflash
How about the UltraFire HD2010?
I don't own one, but I think it's pretty good for a single-cell single-emitter torch. (Maybe it's too floody?)
$33.52 at the moment.
http://www.tmart.com/UItraFire-CREE-XMLT6-8W-1300-Lumen-5-Mode-LED-Flashlight-Gray_p135765.html
http://www.tmart.com/UItraFire-CREE-XMLT6-8W-1300-Lumen-5-Mode-LED-Flashlight-Black_p135768.html
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Also the Thrunite TN31
EDIT: You can get the stl V2 for $37 at cnqg: http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1692
Slewflash
How about the Elektrolumens ST90 …..
My collection plus other lights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvze_4tInFg&feature=youtube_gdata_playerJeansy why listing the "fandyfire" version of the HD2010 only?
You can have it in many ****fire versions, Ultrafire, Trustfire, Tangsfire, name it!
The Ultrafire one I got from Tmart has an excellent price too 33,52USD, black or grey same price:
http://www.tmart.com/UItraFire-CREE-XMLT6-8W-1300-Lumen-5-Mode-LED-Flash...
My collection:
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/10711?page=1#comment-212369
Don’t forget you can get 8% off that price with coupon code: TMPRICE (if you haven’t already used it on something else – it’s single use per customer only)
I will list the cheapest version suggested mate unless they have driver issues etc. Thanks for the link, i will edit the table
EDIT: OK with the suggestions we now have the STL-V2 and HD2010 in the same price bracket. What do you guys think, should i add an alternative for each price range or will that make it too comlicated/busy? Also im not sure i like just having a aspheric taking a bracket, although this thread is simply about throw….. What do you guys think?
To my knowledge, at the moment all reviewed HD2010 have the same East092 driver, thus same performance
My collection:
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/10711?page=1#comment-212369
I’m pretty sure lux readings of the HD2010 are closer to 48k while the STL-V2 is around 52k cd.
Slewflash
Do you think i should swap it out with this so we can add a second, alternative, reflector vs aspheric or disputed lights?
Edit: Deleted and replaced first chart
OK mate, i will edit, i was trying to round them to the nearest 5 lux due to variances, but with these so close your right, i might have to put those figures to show the difference.
I think just put aspheric in brackets, eg.
Slewflash
This is confusing...
I looked at some of the ****fire HD2010 flashlights from DX and Tmart. Some have one emitter, and some have three emitters. Should both variants make the list?
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I saw the triple emitter one too. But I’m pretty sure the triple emitter isn’t made to be a thrower.
Slewflash
As Slewflash, i think the triple will not be competative in Lux measurements although obviously any multi-emitter lights will be added if they are the best in the price range although with the TK70 out due to the TN31 i cant see any making the grade.
I think there should be a separate table for multi-emmiters .
Maybe a simple lumens table set out the same?
we should have more of these charts. saves a lot of time
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But lights like the TK70 and Xtar S1 are big throwers and certainly deserve mention. I wouldn’t put a Skyray King on here though.
Sorry for asking maybe already answered on a different thread. Is the Jacob A60 ever compared to this one?
Actually, the Fandyfire and the Ultrafire HD2010s may have different drivers, so there’s at least 2 variations: http://budgetlightforum.com/node/11267?page=2#comment-217699
East-092 on JohnnyMac’s Ultrafire
and East-092B on Night Breaker’s FandyFire
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I’m waiting for a xml recoil….
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