xtar s1 opinions...

well...new guy here lookin to get opinions about my next possible big-gun light.my fry-ray 3800 crapped out and i hear good things about the s1,but I don't want to blow that kind of cash on a so-so light.my main issue is the pwm on the production copy is it noticeable?and also the difference in lumens from the pre-production copy to the production copy.no reviews i have seen really address these issues.any help would be appreciated.

nice flashlight... but the size is way too big, but i still love it...

Not noticable to me on the prod light. On the proto you could see it near the bottom end.

Do you really "need" an S1? It's more of a "mine is bigger" light. For something more moderate consider a Fenix TK35 or something in the 40 series.

thanks for the feedback guys,i am looking to replace my sky ray 3800 and want something more reliable.I don't "need" a light like this I want it and I've been considering the sky ray king too.My concern is reliability and the last sky ray bit the dust in less than 6 months. |( then again might be a good modding project for me,providing I can get a decent driver for it.thanks again DARC