Review: XinTD L2

LED Flashlights – General Info 18650 Flashlights
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Big thanks again Foy.

I think the thing I now need to do, is to deliver this light to my pal with two UN-protected ones with some safety-talk first.

After that, I think I saw somewhere a thread (HKJ´s maybe?) with some physical measurements of batteries.

I´m quite sure I can find at leas a bit shorter ones than TF 3000´s.

It is a matter of one millimeter tops to get it going properly!

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According to Old´s measurements, Solarforce 18650´s should be about 67.7mm

compared to TF 3000´s 68.8mm each.

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/828

Should be a piece of cake getting a good fit with those :)

If any other recommendations for short 18650, keep them coming ;)

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Thank you kindly sir!! Wink

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update:

My XinTD is pretty much a full time shelf queen. I can report that it turns on reliably once every three months, without fail.

I need to comment however, about some tail cap issues. First off; as impressed as I used to be with tail cap spring caps, in practice they have been a pain in the butt on several of my lights. On this torch, the light was not coming on with certain batteries. Took the spring cap off and now it no longer cares what battery I use. It also pulls about .20 more current. My theory is that the cap keeps the spring compressed, actually pre-loads it, reducing pressure on the battery.

Next problem; if I screw the tail cap locking ring down too far, the boot pops out. This happens often because it loosens a little each time after tightening, requiring re-tightening . . . and if it's too tight . . .

The X-Power Wildfire solves this by threading the locking ring counter-clockwise, something all manufacturers should do, as far as I'm concerned.

Not a big deal but, Foy's job is keeping the record accurate. I still worship this torch and no, I don't care if you think I'm a whack-job.

looovethisflashlightFoy

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3-8-13 update

Been about nine months since my last update and I'm still in love with the XinTD. If you like looking at your flashlight collection, you'll love having something this beautiful to see.

Also, it's a pretty dang awesome torch.

dangdedangdangFoy

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Thanks again for the update Foy.
I just went to look for one at intl-outdoor and they’re no longer listed.
Looks like you may have a limited edition.

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After seeing this light I just had to register to ask, is it possible to buy this anywhere? I Googled for ten minutes and could find this model anywhere. IO is out. Or is there perhaps a similar light? I was going to buy the CNQG HB-60 host, but it looks lame after seeing this XinTD L2.

Thanks for any suggestions. Also, thanks for the great forums, I've already learned enough to build my own flashlight just by lurking. :)

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I want it badly!!! Who is gonna part with it for some $$? :slight_smile: