CheapThrower recommendation

Let’s say I have no real use for a thrower but want one anyways so it needs to be cheap. I already have an XM-L light similar to a C8 that does 24,000 lux at three feet so I’d like a significant improvement over that. Must run on 18650 batteries. I prefer one battery but two is ok also. I’ve been looking at the Smallsun ZY-T13 on sale for 18 bucks at Wallbuys, but there is something about the ZY-T08 I like but can’t put my finger on it. I’d like to stick with an XM-L also. So, what’s your best recommendation?

If you like the ZY-T08 then get it. It's a nice light, I just think it needs to be modded to compete with other throwers.

The A60 is a great cheap thrower but it has a small beam.

What I think you should do is get a STL-V6. You won't regret it.

M3S + L2T
I built xp-g2 pill @1.7A. This thing is nice thrower with xp-g2. Additionally you still have original pill with xm-l one or three mode.
It’s nice combo.
Mike

I have this dx-light , it is $19.20 now, and it is just great, reflector diameter=47 mm (head=55). It's even better with a driver upgrade to 2.8A (Nanjg 105C). Lux at 1m is 40k then.

Throws like hell.

Save your money for a little while and get a K40.

Far away from cheap thrower :frowning:

There’s a supbeam version for about $20 I think… Still not that cheap, but it’s still a super thrower.

For the performance offered, its damned cheap. I could buy almost six of them with the $560 that I piss away every month for health insurance .The definition of cheap is a mater of perspective I suppose

For the money an A60 is likely the best choice formthrow vs $. I’ve tested several of them in the 65k-72k range. Though, like pointed out above it does have a small spot and little spill. A HD2010, for a little more money can give you good spill, a fat spot and appx 50-55K throw. A60’s can be had for under $20 and HD2010 in the $30-35 range.

I’d have a good look at the fandyfire/skyray stl. There’s also the skyray a0 that can be a killer little thrower with a resistor mod.

I have a ZY-T08 from Manafont and FastTech and they both draw ~3.0A. No need to modify the ones I got. They throw great and I like the form factor. Can’t beat it for the price. I would be shocked it you get a 3A one and you’re disappointed.

the hd2010 can be had for about $30 and gets around 45-50k lux stock

The Home Depot Defiant is getting rave reviews here. You may want to consider that, I am!

That looks like a nice light but more than I care to spend on a light that will be mostly a toy. I’d like to keep it under 30 bucks.

Thanks djozz, but the link didn’t show up :slight_smile:

That K40 is quite a light. If I had some professional use for it that would be what I’d buy. Under the circumstances though it’s a little pricey.

don't know what happened, but now fixed

If you can give me a link for one around 20 bucks maybe I’ll try it.

The HD2010 looks great, but it seems everybody and their brother has one. Still on the list though. I’m looking for an XM-L emitter so I get a little spill so the Jacob A60 is out.

Needs modding. Perfect! Give me something to do other than shop for another light two weeks after I buy it. :slight_smile: