I am curious to see if it actually puts out any were close to 2300 lumen - the previous wizards were quite nice, but the output was vastly over estimated
Still, even if it did 1400 lumen I would be happy.
3A at the tail can’t produce 2300lumens… the new zebralights with XHP35 draw around 5A for1350 OTF lm. (different readings by several users)
I’m guessing it should draw at least 5A to even get glose to 2,000lm.
I was really waiting for the new gen ZL headlamps but after two failed units due to water ingress and their send-to-china warranty, I can’t trust ZL anymore.
Does AA offer to replace defective Armytek lights even after the return period?
If not, do they offer to send them back for you?
Meanwhile, Armytek is not without their own QA and QC problems.
There’s also the issue of whether they send out pre-release units that are not as spec’ed to their dealers, and then tell customers to buy directly from Armytek to avoid pre-release units.
I guess their return policy has some kind of flexibility to it, as long as evidence of a defective light is provided… It’s one of the dealers which I have never heard anything negative from. This is the reason why folks over CPF now advise against ordering from armytek directly, unless you’re ready to deal with the “hassle-free” CS.
I’ve thought about buying this, but most places have had trouble keeping it in stock. I no longer have the extra funds to buy it though… so I’d be curious what people would say. I saw people complaining somewhere about armytek not specifying it needed high drain batteries- when it does. I don’t know how anyone in their right mind, who spends any amount of time on a flashlight forum, would not think a 2000+ lumen single emitter, single cell light would require high drain batteries.
Anyone with more Armytek experience than me know what tint range their warm white tends to be? I like a 5+, but am not to sure how to read the XHP50 for warm tints… Also, no CRI numbers, so this leads me to think they are just a warmer tint with no CRI improvement, which is fine by me for the glare reduction from CW…