I see. You are absolutely right.
If DX thought that they will increase the value of this package by adding crappy batteries they are up for surprise …
yep copy you can tell also from the sky ray logo and the real black version has only been released with a u2
and T6 3C.
They can stuff it with U3, I won’t buy it with these stupid Hi-Low-Strobo modes
IMHO it's hi-lowmed and hidden strobo now... 500 lumen real med and additional 50 lumen low would be nice. And of course better PWM.
King for $36,99 shipped (with first-time coupon): http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1PC-Skyray-King-Flashlight-3-Mode-2000-Lumens-3-CREE-XM-L-XML-T6-LED-Flashlight/551526008.html
(see also AGAIN SkyRay King $51.94, TrustfireTR-3T6 $28.99, Trustfire TR-J12 $45.39, SkyRay 818 $26.99, Bike set $30.24 and more.....)
Edit: see other thread for coupon. Coupon only works if you pay with MasterCard, and free shipping includes US and NL but not everywhere. It’s $41,99 without coupon.
Anyone can point me to a site to buy this light?
I am afraid I get a copy one.
This cost $44 (SKY RAY KING Desert yellow 3xCREE XM-L T6 2000 Lumens 3-Mode Flashlight (4*18650)). Does it mean it is a minic one?
This cost $49. (http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1460). This may not be a minic as the site does not specifies it is a minic. Cnqualitygoods.com will explicitly say this is a minic.
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Hello everyone(sorry for bad English).
I bought 2 kings(CW) from lightmalls,the 1st one about 2 months ago,the 2nd about 1 month ago. First one looked like original,except dark brown lanyard. Then I decided to buy another one for my friend. I was totally disappointed because quality of the 2nd one was much lower. Biggest flaw were terribly centered LEDs,and smaller heatsink surface (two “ring holes” were shallower,see pic).There were also some scratches and different switch design.Some dimensions were also different.Driver and light output look identical.
Pics(“1st” king is from 1st purchase”2nd” from 2nd):
http://i46.tinypic.com/2z5q0za.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/zoc84k.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/331hsg0.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/344sarr.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/2lxec0o.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/2gxo9k9.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/2hci4iv.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/2napmy9.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/33u9w9l.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/ngq6uo.jpg
Short story, I got partial refund after paypal claim and no success with their support center.
It seems that only CQG has original kings,so I bought a black one from there.
From my experience,the easiest way to recognize fake king is mirror-like shiny bezel(nickel or chrome plated something,original king has matte finish inox).
As my friend is going back to China for holiday, he offered to help me buy anything from their local site taobao.
I saw this listing (USD 36 for skyray king):
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14886933440&ali_trackid=2:mm_14507416_2297358_8935934:1356881031_4k6_2068057932
I was thinking whether to buy it as I am quite sure it is a counterfeit (How can it be selling for so cheap?). Can anyone advise me whether should I buy or should I get from CNQ?
Or should I get this TR3T6 for $20? I guess there should not be any fake for this light?
led4power welcome to BLF!
Thanks for taking the time to post so many great photos and warnings. I got a king from lightmalls about a year ago. It was perfect… as expected (3 terroid driver, perfect host, etc). Just when Im getting ready to order another, you posted and saved me a lot of frustration. No more lightmalls for me! That new king looks like it was fabed and assembled by a team of drunken monkeys! Very shabby work, to say the least. Also looks like their CS dont care about its customers like they used to. Dont let them get away with it - by not closing your dispute with paypal. Deman a 100% refund. If that doesnt work, contact the credit card company that pays your paypal and request a dispute for a charge-back.
This is very important information for the rest of us. Thanks again for posting!
I hope others see this before they think about ordering from drunken lightmall monkeys! |(
Reposting your pics:
why are you searching for the “golden fleece” so to speak when you can have the best of the best….SRK at Fast TEch…it’s better than the rest.
…didn’t believe it til I got
one.
What the hell ya waitin’ for? You guys think coz they printed “sky ray king” in a neat crescent near the bezel that it’s the bomb?…get real! Oh foolish one thou art…
Many in this forum have tried to distinguish the original skyray king (if there’s even such a thing) from the various copycats. Other than some cosmetic differences, is there any difference in performance between the two?
The FandyFire UV-S5 from FastTech I got matches led4power's first SRK perfectly in regards to all those cosmetic issues. Interesting, wasn't aware there were truly poor quality copycats out there of the SRK.
Thanks for posting led4power!! Very informative!
Almost.
But even the first one isn't genuine (came with wrong lanyard and body is slightly different).
At least my UV-S5 looks exactly like https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/7224
Could it be lack of dimple in dead center, just a smooth bump?
I was browsing taobao and the seller states that the skyray king is for china market, and if buyers are looking at international version look elsewhere.
Is there a difference between two?
Ok so I was a bit skeptical about purchasing a Skyray King from Lightmalls, although I do trust that site from which I have purchased many flawless lights, I was a bit concerned after reading some comments about their version of the SRK.
Naturally, despite my skepticism, unable to contain my curiosity, I decided to pull the trigger on this one.
The light came in 6 days (although shipping to America would probably take longer), and was nicely packaged in the normal white gift box with a Skyray sticker on it. The light that I received had a flawlessly machined body, without a single mark or scratch in the anodisation. The threads were not lubed, but that was easily fixed with some synthetic engine oil.
What I was dreading was for the emitters to be poorly centered, but they had little white rings to help align them, which resulted in perfectly centered emitters. And yes, all 3 XMLs light up when the light is switched on.
I am yet to do ceiling bounce and beamshots (18650s charging atm). Current would be rather challenging to measure, so I will skip that for now.
Can’t wait until I can witness the full potential of this beast!
The FandyFire UV-S5 I also got from fasttech matches the first piccies.
I think the “situation” may not be nothing like it seems, the cord/lanyard for example might be something as simple as they changed supplier for these, machining differences could be due to demand they are using more than 1 supplier of the parts etc.
This happens all the time in the car industry, slight detail differences, Bosch fuel pumps made in Hungary for my sierra cossie are slightly different to the Bosch pumps made in mexico or germany for example, but all are genuine.
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Sorry to necro this, but … I love that pic. 
I also love my Skyray King. But that picture is great. 
SRK makes big orange kitty feel safe at night!