I never knew the model name, but yes I agree this flashlight is also very good in this category, I would recommend it over both the SK98 and the one you list. Its very heavy construction, you can use 26650/18650 or 3xAAA, so a lot more options and = more run time. I have some non flashoholics who now have my light and they love it. I like it as a backup light: no matter which lithium battery main light I take, I have this as a backup.
The issue that turned me off of getting more of these is you need to watch out purchasing this on Amazon or Ebay, because they will tell you that its the same light, and it looks exactly the same, but then you get it and the diameter is slightly too small, its 3AAA/18650 ONLY. Still an OK light, but I personally want it for the 26650 ability as a backup. Looks like with the model number he notes and the link/source above that is not Amazon/Ebay, this issue should be solved however! I’m 2/5 getting the right model off Amazon/Ebay…I wouldn’t go for slightly cheaper there unless you don’t care about 26650 use ever. Heck if you don’t care about this and are willing to pay shipping, email me, I’ll sell you the non 26650 but 3xAAA/18650 model lights I got
Also, the W-878 model that Deaver lists is the same as the one I have with good quality, thick aluminum, you have the best output of all these types/class of light that I’ve seen with no heat issue or lens rattle, the knurling feels nice, and you can keep it on for the entire battery life on high because the aluminum is so thick for heat transfer.
Its also not well driven, but better than many in the class, you would in no way impress a flashoholic, but the point is you avoid the problems of the other lights in this category: being under driven or in the SK98’s case sometimes the pill is too thin and the light will self destruct if left on high in those, and it looks like the model you listed is thin walled, would get hot and scratch easily. Its also better than ones twice as expensive like the Uniquefire UF-T20 I bought: UF-T20 is much dimmer, bluer light, the light body with no knurling isnt as nice, though the tailcap and head look well constructed, heavy and unique though.
I’m happy Deaver listed that link, now I can finally replace the lights I passed on to others instead of the 18650/3AAA only models I got by seller mistake on Amazon and Ebay.
Thank you for all the responses.
Met my friend a while ago and chatted about this. Finally settled for a Sipik SK98 from FastTech ($9.45), plus batteries and charger. Budget was met. :bigsmile:
I’ll add some thermal paste under that XML’s star PCB once we get it.
Yes, nice built quality.
But they have a weak lens, so the head travels a couple of centimeters, making a projection of the emitter at a big distance between lens and emitter, thus spilling all spill of the emitter…
Even the 14mm focal length 24mm aspherical lenses everybody uses does better….
Shame really, for it’s really nicely built.
Some days ago I’ve read an older BLF thread which was intended to identify flashlight findings from the web with generic names (good idea to have such a place btw). Can’t find it now. So I use this similar OP to ask if somebody recognizes this zoomie on ebay: http://www.ebay.de/itm/191282294245?\_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I like the design and looks. But is it worth the money? Has someone a name/review for this? It looks similar to the Ultrafire 875 but is not the same…
