Budget thrower, size not an issue. Recommend me

California_Prepper · 2019-10-27T02:14:22.000Z

Astrolux FT03 is sst40 version is the best way to go here. It will have the best throw by dollar ratio. Although you can use an 18650 tube to make it compatible, I would reccomend spending a few bucks and upgrading to the 26650 to maximize performance. Excellent light, you can’t go wrong. And usb-c rechargeable.

middle_age_man · 2019-10-27T03:53:01.000Z

Wait a few weeks for the Emisar D1Sv2. Sounds like it will out-throw most, if not all, in the size and price range.

bilakos10 · 2019-10-27T08:28:34.000Z

Convoy L2 with White Flat

Speedsix · 2019-11-03T14:26:24.000Z

Wow a lot to thinking about and look into. I have some research to do now. Other than the Convoy C8, I’ve never heard of any others recommended. Been out of the loop recently with life stuff and been mostly shopping at local stores and not online.

withoutink · 2019-11-03T14:52:04.000Z

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peabody · 2019-11-03T15:23:16.000Z

D1sv2 with osram is supposed to throw 1.5km but with an xhp35 hi-cri it might make varmits stand out background colorwise.

Yokiamy · 2019-11-03T15:26:42.000Z

Speedsix:

Other than the Convoy C8, I’ve never heard of any others recommended.

Well, you have got some research to do

SKV89 · 2019-11-03T16:42:11.000Z

The brand new Speras T1. I just ordered one few days ago. Seems like a killer deal for the performance. In fact, I dont know of another light that can throw this far in this price range and size. Martin has a steep discount code for this one.

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Otherwise wait for the Noctigon K1 that everyone is waiting for. It will have less lumens than the Speras but throws farther and it has the renowned Emisar brand quality.

Lightbringer · 2019-11-03T20:47:52.000Z

Still sticking with the Nitecore P30, BLF GTmini, and Sofirn C8T. Best single-18650 mini-throwers out there.

Yokiamy · 2019-11-03T20:58:57.000Z

Lightbringer:

Still sticking with the Nitecore P30, BLF GTmini, and Sofirn C8T. Best single-18650 mini-throwers out there.

If you are willing to carry a slightly larger light, i’d recommend the L21A with Osram CSLNM.TG.
I measured 550 kCd :sunglasses:

See this post

The_Fat_Controller · 2019-11-03T22:30:32.000Z

FT03 isnt all that… i Just bought one after reading so many positive posts on it and i am pretty disappointed, every thrower I own beats it

Anything with a white flat & decent driver , Jax Z1 , Convoy L2 L21A , Even a C8+ but run time & heat is an issue on the c8’s

My recommendation would be an L2 or Jaxman Z1 because you can run 2 26650 5ah cells with a good buck driver and the heats is not an issue

California_Prepper · 2019-11-03T22:39:57.000Z

The_Fat_Controller:

FT03 isnt all that… i Just bought one after reading so many positive posts on it and i am pretty disappointed, every thrower I own beats it

Anything with a white flat & decent driver , Jax Z1 , Convoy L2 L21A , Even a C8+ but run time & heat is an issue on the c8’s

My recommendation would be an L2 or Jaxman Z1 because you can run 2 26650 5ah cells with a good buck driver and the heats is not an issue

My FT03 is a beast. It doesn’t break any tecords but for the price it’s a must. It beats my Lumintop ODL20C all day long for less than half the price. What kind of battery do you have in it?

The_Fat_Controller · 2019-11-03T23:34:21.000Z

The ft03 is a fantastic torch for the money and anyone can buy it without any modding

The ft03 makes about 230Kcd White flat rigs are hitting near 500Kcd…

I think if you ask for the best off the shelf thrower for 30 bucks the FT03 is always going to be suggested , But the second convoy start offering an L21a with a white flat & 5a driver its all over honestly i am surprised they don’t already.

I think the reason is people tend to look at lumens and when you quote less than 1000 lumens these days people think its going to be mediocre

California_Prepper · 2019-11-04T04:55:38.000Z

Lightbringer:

Still sticking with the Nitecore P30, BLF GTmini, and Sofirn C8T. Best single-18650 mini-throwers out there.

Pretty sure the Astrolux c8 outthrows the sofirn c8t.

Lightbringer · 2019-11-04T05:42:01.000Z

May very well. Ain’t got any to compare…

Yokiamy · 2019-11-04T13:09:32.000Z

The_Fat_Controller:

The ft03 is a fantastic torch for the money and anyone can buy it without any modding

The ft03 makes about 230Kcd White flat rigs are hitting near 500Kcd…

I think if you ask for the best off the shelf thrower for 30 bucks the FT03 is always going to be suggested , But the second convoy start offering an L21a with a white flat & 5a driver its all over honestly i am surprised they don’t already.

I think the reason is people tend to look at lumens and when you quote less than 1000 lumens these days people think its going to be mediocre

I couldn’t agree with you more !

I really love my L21A with proper focused white flat and 14x 7135 driver, it’s a beast!
doing over 550 kCd on a 40T, with just around 900~950 Lm

It lights a complete living room on the house at the end of my street around 150m away

Total fun

spudley112 · 2019-11-04T13:20:34.000Z

The_Fat_Controller:

FT03 isnt all that… i Just bought one after reading so many positive posts on it and i am pretty disappointed, every thrower I own beats it

Anything with a white flat & decent driver , Jax Z1 , Convoy L2 L21A , Even a C8+ but run time & heat is an issue on the c8’s

My recommendation would be an L2 or Jaxman Z1 because you can run 2 26650 5ah cells with a good buck driver and the heats is not an issue

My FT03 arrives today. I am looking forward to a head to head comparison to my 8+ tonight.

The_Fat_Controller · 2019-11-04T14:04:53.000Z

spudley112:

My FT03 arrives today. I am looking forward to a head to head comparison to my 8+ tonight.

I’ve found initially from cold the C8+ wins , spot size is around the same but intensity is higher, However at the 20 second line the C8+ begins to loose efficiency as it heats up and the FT03 pulls back in front by 30 seconds the FT03 is clearly putting more out , I am also really dragging the guts out of my C8+ with 6.2amps at the tailcap and a really upset culnm1

polarweis · 2019-11-04T14:01:07.000Z

I have a L2, s2+ and c8+ with a flat white. While they are great for throw, I find the hotspot rather small. Walking in the mountains to spot animals my ft03 sst40 works better for me. It lights up more so you can easier spot animals and still has plenty throw for me.

spudley112 · 2019-11-04T14:03:33.000Z

polarweis:

I have a L2, s2+ and c8+ with a flat white. While they are great for throw, I find the hotspot rather small. Walking in the mountains to spot animals my ft03 sst40 works better for me. It lights up more so you can easier spot animals and still has plenty throw for me.

Great job you jerks…now I am looking out the window every 30 seconds waiting for the mail to arrive! haha

This forum is going to cost me so much money!