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Oh boy that Shadow looks so nice.
Just read an old review and indeed shame about ano
But boy is it pretty with those vertical cooling fins and sweet sweet reflector.
MrCG, what do you want it for? I mean the Astrolux S41S has multiple emitters in a stunning package and with 18650 tube longer runtimes (and still highly beautiful and luxurious)
And well we started the Q8 because SRKs have become so bad.
What I want it for? To be honest, for no pracitical use. My L2-style lights do everything I need, but I just WANT a multi emitter light for fun, for showing my friends when walking through the woods when it got dark etc.
And yes, that SL3 would be my absolute favourite if I could be sure to get one with a proper ano and a good price.
Aaaaany hint on that SL3 would be so much appreciated!
The Q8 will be the best SRK style light for sure.
The S41 is not a bad light, not all that bright or useful compared to say the S1 but it is a nice light in stock form. Now modded it is very nice.
The thing is, I don´t really like the look of SRK lights : /
I have one of the second generation, it’s a great little light but a bit outdated
I don’t know the price but maybe this could be an option :
The Supfire M6 is supposed to be a good option as well:
http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=80&product_id=250
(US seller, so shipping would likely kill the deal for you)
Supfire M6 is the best SRK-style currently available, will be eclipsed as soon as the Q8 is released. Both have different looks than the SRK, so worth checking out.
My modded SP03 is my most impressive multi-emitter light just because of the throwier beam profile. My TM16 will replace it after surgery is complete. I find that floody lights generally do not impress as much (unless you are in the 8000lumen+ category)
That said, the Q8 and M6 are not overly floody lights, they’re more in the middle of the spectrum. The Q8 should have pretty decent throw.
Yes and the ramping of the Q8 should impress anybody!
What about the SL3 is outdated?
And since you have the newer version, could you say something about the anodizing?
I don’t think output is that great for a light with three XM-L2 emitters, you can get the same output in a much smaller flashlight (not the same throw) , but maybe I just build to many small triples 
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The anodizing isn’t the best, if you look at the picture( click for full size) you can see some places were it has chipped away.
Oh damnit : /
But thank you.
Wait for the upcoming DQG tiny 26650 III 
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I personally would not recommend the DQG if you are going for “wow factor” in the woods. It looks very nice, but even with 7-emitters it’s only rated for 2500 lumens, which I’m sure is because it couldn’t deal with the heat of higher output. That tiny size ultimately limits it.
Maybe 3tronics can build him a triple X6?
I received a Trustfire 3T6 from ebay today. It´s barely brighter than my Solarfoce L2m (with XML2).
Is that because 3T6 are just not really brighter than one L2 (doubt that) or is it due to driver settings or something? Is there a (easy) way to mod it/ make it brighter?
There´s a TrustFire TR-J18 for 6,99€ on ebay. That doens´t sound legit, right?
Ok, update for anyone who is interested:
Received that SKyray King (4 XML T6) from ebay. It was 4,71€ + 4,99e shipping. So still under 10€. I don´t know how good/bright the really good SKRs are, but this one is MUCH brighter than my L2m with XML2 and the Trustfire 3T6 (which is barely brighter than the L2m).
Happy me!
I only got cheap 18650s. Can the brightness of a light go up with betetr quality batteries? Anyway, can you recommend good “budgety” 18650s?
“good” and “budget” 18650 don’t necessarily fit - I would recommend Samsung or Keeppower. Germany should be on the list of countries with free shipping from i.e. Gearbest.