http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-uf980l-t6-memory-led-flashlight-118650-p-5513
Wow! The new UF-980L light from ULTRAFIRE sure looks handsome. Judging from the images, it's solid-looking and well-made. This one looks like it means business.
And a 3 mode. No strobe or SOS.
Anyone ready to pull the trigger on this one?
Looks promising. I have a flashlight on order from Manafont - it's my first order with them.
Wow. That IS a handsome looking light. I think I'll be ordering it later this evening! And then that is my last light for a while!! lol.
Yeah.. I know what you mean
I ordered a few things from Manafont just a few days ago. That's my February budget all used up
Guess I'll have to wait awhile before ordering this one.
Nice one, really. Perhaps a black non crenelated bezel would be even better. I really doubt the strike bezels ar really what most customers want... but on the othe hand could be...
Wish you hadn't posted that link, now I want one too :)
That sort of crenellation I can live with - it means you know the light is on when placed head down. This is a big deal for the high-power incan guys as those things can easily start fires. Even my ROP can pump out quite a lot of heat, and there are people running 8x the power of bulb.
Besides it would grind off easily - well as easily as one can grind stainless steel which is kinda hard stuff.
i wonder if it uses the same driver as thier hi-med-low p60 drop-in?
i didnt order their C8 since i have read that the hi-med-strobe drop-in is under driven... and the C8 is listed as hi-med-strobe
how meny real lumens is this light likley to be
Lots of lumins very lots of lumins. :)
Joking aside, it should be around 800 with the possibility to keep em longer (due to less heat problems).
I also don't like sharp edges on flashlights (not pocket-friendly).
well, i just ordered this light!
aswell as the uf-h3 d headlamp, and a pair of protected 18650's.
:)
Do let us know how you get on with them. Even the most basic comments are a lot more useful than what it says on some random vendor's website. and we all have different wants and requirements so everyone's viewpoint is important.
I talk a lot more than most, but you know way better than I can ever do what suits you best. Please do let us know what you think, and why.
i sure will.
i've been having trouble deciding on which xm-l light to purchase.
the c8 seems to be a crapshoot/gamble/lottery, and with all the good reviews of the ultrafire hi-med-low drop-in i decided that this would be a good choice.
this, along with the uf-h3 and my quark mini-AA should keep me satisfied.
i might get the lumapower MRV if i need a budget thrower...
I don't own a C8 or a Quark but do own the others and would be happy to recommend them.
Based on experience I'd guess this one puts out anywhere between 650~700 lumens when first turned on (I hope
). Assuming that 980 lumens is the emitter output that's allowing for a 30% drop.
Can hardly wait for the reviews to come in...
i'm looking forward to a review of this light! i'm going to order one this week when my taxes come in..
I want to buy a xml light, and i see this, the look is very impresive.
anyone have this torch??
how is compared with a C8 xml from KD??
thanks
luixi
I have one in the mail from manafont..i'll put up a review when it gets here..
Aloha and welcome to BLF luixi!
Welcome to BLF luixi!