Too bad the stl v6 needs 2x18650. Why is it that the x8 can use 1 or 2?
sb56637:
Thanks very much Oxy Moron, that helps a lot.
I have the Uniquefire UF-X8 from order... I'll keep you posted if and when it arrives.
Please do. :)
I'm thinking about replacing the light I keep in my car with another X8 and I'm curious if paying extra for a TF is worth it.
drillerkiller:
I currently have a led lenser p7 and one of these http://clulite.cluson.co.uk/clubman-range/5-cb2-clubman-deluxe.html
I need something getting up towards the clulite, brightness and throw it can fall quite a lot short (I have a dimmer on the clulite and going by that 3/4 power would be good) but needs to me quite a bit more than the p7, and smaller than the clulite. minimum spill and good throw and reasonably tight spot important, but not stupidly tight.
I took a couple pictures of all throwers I happened to have on hand for you. Unfortunately, I don't have a X8 here (Edit: X8 posted below), but maybe this will still help. Full resolution pictures are available, as always. Regular sized USB plug included for size comparison. Okay, you got me, I didn't realize it was there until I had put all the lights back on the shelf and was too lazy to retake the shot. :D
Lights in the picture from left to right: TF-1200, TF X9, STL-V2, Palight T6.
And one more:
Light top to bottom: 504b frankenlight with aspheric, WF-008 recoil thrower, UF HS-802 (all of these are single cell 18650 lights), TF-1200 in 3-cell configuration, X9 (1*18650), STL-V2 (2*18650), Palight T6 (2*18650).
HTH. :)
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Cheers Oxy Moron, thats quite a collection you got there! Also sorry about the late reply, had a poorly 5yr old up all night on wed eve with an ear infection, I was knackered yesterday! Hes better now tho :)
What out of your collection would you say has a reasonably tight spot with the least spill? and throws a long way? those are my main needs for a thrower.
I am starting to think I might be in need of another purchase, probably best to get christmas out the way first :)
sb56637:
scheven_architect:
Do you know how it compares to fandyfire stl v6 which seems to be a budget beast
trustfire https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/4133
fandyfire https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/4177#new (middle of the page)
The STL-V6/V2 are pretty much the undisputed kings of budget throwers. The X9 is supposed to have very similar throw, but the quality control seems to be much worse, and many are underdriven. Also the X9 is unregulated, which also reduces perceived quality.
Hmm, this could turn out expensive for me lol :) I want one now!