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Hi folks, Thanks for voting.
Im trying to budget for my first “super thrower”(??) and I’m looking for something with ONE sbt90 (or xhp35 or osram), over 100mm head size, and under $400, preferably under $350. That is why the Astrolux MF05 is not on here.
If you think something else fits the criteria, and is not in my poll (or it’s really close to making the cut), Please tell me! Id love to hear about it!
You know I have a feeling that any day now, Simon’s gonna stick an SBT90 into the Convoy L6!
I know, I know… But I’m thinking i may just save and go big, maybe. So, over 100mm head size probably. Although the L6 would be Awesome, bigger head then the K1 !
That’s so true and same here. The biggest I have now is the Convoy L6, XHP70.2, 4000K. I’m actually looking for a monster one that I can keep with the rest. Easy but not easy hehe.
MF05 and MT90 Plus. I got my MF05 from the official group buy on this forum as soon as I could, and I got my MT90 Plus from Vinh, beam tuned and de-lens. The K75 is my back up. The TN2 is my back up backup. The K70 is my backup backup backup.
I waited for the 94 to arrive to get into BLF GT.
Budget? Maybe a used one will work?
SOMEHOW, i knew you would comment Richbuff, and i knew you would say the MF05. LOL. it is honestly why i put the note about it not being a contender in the OP, because of cost. Also, its just a little too big. Thank you ,though.
BUT, are you saying that the next runner up would the K75? not the BLF GT90? i ask because i know you are kind’ve an authority on these lights, since it seems like you have all the most badass ones.
thanks!
In all honesty the having had both as well the BLF GT90 in my opinion is a far better light sure it looks almost exactly like the other 2 GT’s in the set but why change something that works.
Thanks for the feedback! and i apologize i just had a hard time following,a re you saying you owned the k75 and blf gt90 ( i know you owned that one bc i saw you just sold it), and your saying the blf gt90 is a far better light?
I am torn between these two and having a hard time deciding. i kindve feel like the gt90 is the pinnacle of +100mm head throwers, especially with the sbt90.2, probably worth the $75 more over the k75?
I voted GT90 but had both it and the GT70 and ended up keeping the GT70 as it goes nearly as far and the beam is more usable.
Can’t go wrong with an SBT90 - great led.
Unno, I already got a pair of L2s that are box queens ’cause I rarely have any need for that kinda throw, but if I wanted an Überthrower, it’d have to be one of the LEPs, like the Acebeam or the Wallmart or whatever’s the very-similar one.
Not the Astroluxen that have strobe/SOS/whatever (!?) right in the main selector. I wouldn’t get one of those just out of spite.
If you can wait, the best deals are gonna be between black Friday and New years.
Great point. Thanks!
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
And i have been on a huge Nuetral white kick, and have seriously been considering the OG GT in xhp35 NW. I love my 4000k K1, and would love the GT original
By then something more “throwier” will appear and you’d wait for the next Black Friday!
I might sell mine soon, haven’t used it much.
Really? the NW xhp35 version? Im telling you, i have since ordered about 6-8 neutral white edc’s and a couple more throwers in xhp35 NW from Simon. I really am liking the xhp35 NW. I actually may prefer the xhp35 NW over some of my SBT90 throwers…
If thats what you have, when you are ready to sell, please PM me. I am interested.
Just please, not TOO soon, it’s been a busy month. LOL
I have the original XHP35 NW and also bought a new driver from Texas Ace to power a shaved XHP70, I also have the 4 cell short battery tube, and several custom made shims to play with the focus. Not really sure yet if I want to sell it, but give me shout out when you are ready. I may be just looking for original investment from the original group buy (Still much lower than what you would pay) + actual shipping costs.
We could talk about it over PM when you are ready.
Just sold my GT which i converted to GT90 “(More info here)”:Lumintop BLF GT --> BLF GT90 conversion ! to have enough funds for my first LEP.
I bought the Maxtoch L2K which member Chibim tested to outperform all LEP’s so far.
“(More info here)”:review: Maxtoch Xsword L2K LEP flashlight (2021 edition) reaching over 3km
The GT90 is awesome and is one of the king of throwers, but its too big and heavy for any practical use.
I thought LEP was more like a laser beam (zero spill) whereas the GT90/94 thrower has a an entirely different beam profile and AFAIK has some very acceptable spill.