I got a real jackpot today: Three packets I had really waited for! (well, one of them was delivered to my work address, so I can't see that before Friday)
But the two I got to my home address were really well packaged and in perfect shape after a long journey.
Does anyone want to guess what I got?
Mystery package #1: (Nice cardboard box, which was inside a taped styrofoam box, which was inside a padded envelope, which was inside a plastic bag - Haven't seen this well packaged flashlights ever before!)
Mystery package #2: (Big cardboard box, filled with styrofoam S's, protecting the flashlight parts wrapped with thick layer of newspaper. Also this light was in perfect shape, no damage whatsoever!)
I got the citipower X5 from ebay. great deal for a really good light. threads came unlubed. the dropin did not fit properly. after some silicone grease and removing the big spring from the dropin and adding foil all is good. nice finish and i like the included clip. the dropin say ultrafire and draws over 2 amps on Hi.
My initial impressions, based on about five minute experience of each of them:
SKYRAY is better than I expected: Build quality seems to be good. Or at least I didn't find any flaws in quick inspection. NW is a bit warmer than in my DRY. BUT read this: my initial measurements say that it would be brighter than my NW DRY (can't believe it - I have to re-confirm this today!)
Ceiling bounce results:
DRY NW on Turbo: ~110 (with 3 x TF Flame unprotected at 4.20V, TC current ~4.5A)
SKYRAY King NW on High: ~120 (With 4 x XTAR 2600 at 4.17V, no idea about the current)
Not sure about the 2-mode switch though: It's nice that it always starts on high, but then again you need to click twice to turn off.
I'll write a real review this weekend when I have more time to play with this beast!
Old-Lumens Special is everything I was dreaming of, and even more: I really like the styling with the black paint, which also enhances the grip very well. Build quality is top notch! The beam is smooth, tint is perfect, and it's bright enough: Ceiling bounce on high gave me about 50 (= almost half of DRY!)
A real handmade gem! I'm so happy to own this!
If anyone is thinking of buying any of these Old-Lumens handmade specials, well, what else could I say than: Highly Recommended!!
=> Describing me as a lucky bastard matches my current feelings very well
I see she has also good taste in flashlights! DQG Tiny II seems to suit her fine.
I wish her good luck with the treatment! My paypal is ready for donating a bit to help you with that $1100. Please post your paypal address, so the community here at BLF can help.
cute, too. I suggest shopping around. I'm lucky, my sister is a vet, and Cornell animal hospital is an hour away. still, I've spent over $6k on vet bills in the last 3 years (though probably only $1k in the ten years before that...).
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