Convoy S2+ Desert Tan Available Now!

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Meet the newest S2+

Buy the Desert Tan S2+ in the Convoy store

The 18350 tube is here!

Buy the 18350 short tube here.

Note:
Mine pictured above is from the first batch so it doesn’t have the clip groove near the head. The ones sold in the Convoy store have both clip attachment grooves.

Aside from the long awaited color, here are a few things the Desert Tan S2+ brings to the table:

  • Cree XPL-HI emitter in your choice of cool, neutral or warm tint
  • DTP copper MCPCB
  • AR coated glass
  • Mirror finish smooth reflector (OP reflector optional)
  • Black detachable deep carry clip included
  • Clip grooves at head and tail
  • Updated driver with updated Biscotti firmware (Awesome strobe!)
  • Quality quick release lanyard

Emitter specifics:
XPL HI V2-1A 6500-7000K
XPL HI U6-3A 5000-5200K
XPL HI U6-4C 4200-4500K

Note: XM-L2 options are available by request for any who want to keep it old-school

Driver choices:
7135*3 output current 1050mA
7135*4 output current 1400mA
7135*6 output current 2100mA
7135*8 output current 2800mA

As usual Simon will give a 15% discount to any BLF members who ask.

The history:
This concept came to life in the thread for the green S2+. Fans of this awesome light just couldn’t keep quiet about suggestions for new color schemes before the green version was even close to being ready. Just one more reason to love the big flashlight think-tank that is BLF. :slight_smile:
First, mapache wouldn’t stop talking about the sand (Tusken Raider) color, then daninho mentioned that the tan color would look great with a black coated metal button, then keltex78 had to post a picture of his AR sporting the desired (awesome) color scheme.

I thought the tan suggestion was interesting, then the black metal button sold it a little more. When Simon told me the deep carry clip we had been working on wasn’t going to work in polished stainless as intended and asked if black was ok I realized this was just meant to be and way to cool not to happen. :smiley:

Update 07-15-2017
Over a year from the first color samples but at long last it’s finally here!
Desert Tan S2+

Late Update 08-16-2017
It’s been available for a while but I’ve added the purchase link for the 18350 short tube. Additional note: The DT S2+ being sold in the Convoy store now have the additional clip groove at the head.

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Incredible news! Very excited about this!! The Tan color is very striking when done correctly(Meteor M43). I don’t have a Tan Meteor yet unless someone decides to sell me one… :beer:

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Awesome, thanks. Now I’m glad I’ve held off on getting an s2+ for so long. Sounds like just the color scheme I’d want.

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That sounds great. I wonder if it’s possible to buy some that are just hosts? If it was cheap enough I would buy a bunch of them. Maybe a little cheaper for me too if I buy 20 of them? That way it’s one shipping charge for the one address? I wouldn’t need the driver or emitter.

I love the idea of tan because I’m a deer hunter and so is just about everyone around here. Anything that is camo or close too it is what these guys like.

One thing that would be interesting would be an extra heavy orange peel? Something that would work with the XHP-50’s.

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Might have to finally get an S2+ now…

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Keep talking like that and we might have to bump you up to twotrickpony. :wink:

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Long time ago but definately awesome news, a black clip and button will look nice with a tan color but the finish of the anodizing shouldnt be shiny like the green or blue version, it must be matte and more raw. I would say like those zebralight models. Im sure this is probably even easier to do because i think for the shiny finish you need a step more inn production but i could be wrong. Another side effect is that the light will look more like tool and kind of more expensive looking in my mind. Maybe this is not possible with every color but i know that a natural color like in this picture is “matte”, the sand color and black looks shiny. Maybe it just have something to do how much you beadblast the aluminium before the anodizing. Those zebralights are definately not shiny and of course those armyteks but those get beadblasted i guess.

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From the start of this project (indeed a long time ago) I made it clear that the look were going for depended on the sand/tan color anodizing having a matte finish. Hopefully a sample of the color will be available soon.

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Giggity!

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Any more waterproofing for the button?

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Can’t wait to see the picture.
Tan color will be the perfect judgement for me to buy this legend flashlight.

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This is exactly my style. I don’t have an S2+ yet and haven’t cared when I got one because I’m not really into colorful (blue, red, purple, etc) lights. My A6 has sated my tube light needs up to this point… but I’d be tempted to buy multiple quantities of something such as a black and tan desert themed light. I know it’s probably annoying to be getting suggestions for other colors before the one you’re working on is even finalized (again) but since all the groundwork for this tactical style will be done such as the black oxide button, a light with an olive drab body would be a good companion to this tan one. Then when the tides of war change to a more jungle/forest setting the olive or forest green and black will again be the prevailing tactical color trend and the lights will already be available. I’d buy a set of tan and olive lights because I love how the two themes look together.

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Yes we NEED pics
Must … see … pics
:wink:

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Hopefully it will have a matt finish, shiny anodizing would spoil the look.If Richard stocks these I’d be in for one with the new clip.

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will these have xpl led inside? to increase the throw a bit? I have a blue s2+, the throw is not very far at all. 2.8A I like the idea of tan, it would look great on OD gear, I may buy one. maybe 4 or 6 7135 this time.
On Richard website, I was looking at the c8s, there is an option to have a driver with many modes, I think it was guppydriver. Is there any way I can buy that driver for an s2+? or even for a c8 I have in the mail from simon?

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Ok now I’m interested since all my gear (I have a color choice in) is sand, tan, coyote, or digital desert camo.

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Not yet. If we wait for the redesign of the metal button we won’t see this light until 2017. As it is, the waterproofing on the existing switch really isn’t bad. It would survive a drop in a puddle just fine, you just don’t want to leave it in the bottom of a swimming pool over night. It’s not intended as a diving light. It is only slightly less waterproof than a solid silicone switch boot. Emarkd did some testing for us including submerging it in a bowl of water for 15 minutes then taking it apart finding zero water had had gotten inside. It’s not perfect and will be reworked eventually but it’s not top priority at this moment.

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If you’re worried about waterproofness you can always add a second seal in the tailcap - aka the thumb of a nylon glove.

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Great to see the S2+ Tusken Raider edition has it’s own thread. I have been looking forward to this light.

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Have you ever thought about gunblue for the black metal parts? I’m not talking about DIY stuff, but the real thing used on rifles…