FT got in an interesting light I might pick up to mod. A tube zoomie for $6.74.
Thanks for the heads up!
8*XP-L SRK listed for $28.75...wow!
Funny that 8*T6 is still engraved on the host. Maybe they're just grabbing whatever emitters they have and using the pick and place machine with that hahahaha.
plus you`ll have a more even color with all those emitters. if all are a different bin, you might end up with an OK beam. ;)
Beware, these new Kings could be pill-less. https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/33780#comment-767313
For those who has already purchased, please share with us your findings when you receive it.
Everyone should know - these are fake XP-L's, made in China - much less output than real XP-L's. FastTech adds the "V5" spin on it, as if they know what they are talking about - these are fake, you can tell from the head on pictures, and also djozz and others received these lights and verified they are fake. FastTech is failing to admit it, failing to respond to far, failing to correct the product listings. I've submitted several "Error Report"'s on them and no response or acknowledgment.
If anyone can contact an authority at FastTech to tell them about these errors, please do so. I'd like to see them do something, hopefully fix the shameful listings.
I like that light. Thanks for the link.
Good point!
I dont know anybody, except maybe for the OP in the other fasttech thread.
Doesnt like they care for customer questions - I asked about price match and they never replied.
Regarding fake LED’s - open up case with Paypal.
THIS is finally an interesting new product at FT!
1x 26650, 1x "XP-G" emitter (pic shows an XP-E though), side-switch light + 10x 5630 emitters in a ring around the head:
Available in Black with Orange trim:
https://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10014847/2649600
...or gray with gold:
hahahaha are those 5630 emitters the "budget" trits? ;)
Looks interesting although. It’s cheap in price, but it is likely to be cheap in quality too. The thread to the tailcap seems a bit short. Also the tailcap tone is different to the main body. It is less than $9 so can’t expect too much.
The finish and threads look a little rough - pics even show some nicks. Don't understand strobe on the 5630's - pretty useless accept maybe on a bike. Looks like a decent tailcap spring that can take a bypass. Dunno, might be worth play'n with. Could have enough pill space to put in a FET/7135 driver, wired for 2 separate outputs. It's different for sure...
They really don’t know the difference at FT, and they don’t want to.
I’ve been making a sometime hobby of checking into FT’s mutually contradictory claims in many of their descriptions.
Some people like this style clip, now available at FT, $1.19/each:
Hey..
this looks pretty nice
but better not look at the beam shots...
$31 without the discount code
they listed a lot of new flashlights!!!
And this thing.. below $5
dont think its worth more than $5 anyhow, but interesting with the removable/attachable diffuser
C48 3W 3-Mode 120LM Cool
Interesting looking light
not cheap. $34
https://www.fasttech.com/products/1601/10008589/3553402-authentic-roxane-m1-led-flashlight-gift-set
These would make great Christmas gifts if they were a little cheaper. I know several people that are interested in my lights but wont purchase lights, battery and a charger...