I'm a Flashaholic
18 January 2017, 09:47 PM
#211
Glad it's not just me obsessed with this stuff.lol
18 January 2017, 10:00 PM
#212
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My car keys has the mini gerber knife(real small so you dont know its there)
IMHO discrete is best, the knife above is in my coat, not on a key chain.
To show size of the CRKT and my v11r mirage edc with 219C
Could get away on keys as no weight, just pushing it a little. Depends what your use to carry .
18 January 2017, 10:03 PM
#213
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your not alone, not sure how hard its hit you but some throw $6000+ on 1 off custom knives, flashlight wise. Most expensive has been a jeff hanko custom that was sold off for charity. That got $8000 for it.............Check jeff hanko's lights out(on facebook i believe). Twisted trident was his last creation, all done by hand...........
19 January 2017, 04:28 AM
#214
Lol, Me too... although I don't have the disposable income these days 
I still like the odd bit or bob that I can justify to myself... 
if it's not too expensive, but I have kind of gone off watches, but still have probably 10 or so, if I were to dig them all out.
I think the only real danger with all this stuff is that it gets stuck in a draw or cupboard somewhere or god forbid... the loft... never to see the light of day, which is something that's pretty much happened to my watches, scuba gear, horse riding gear, carp fishing gear, motorbike stuff, shooting accessories, track and sprint car... the list goes on.
Lets not get started on tools either eh!!!!
I still like the odd bit or bob that I can justify to myself... if it's not too expensive, but I have kind of gone off watches, but still have probably 10 or so, if I were to dig them all out.I think the only real danger with all this stuff is that it gets stuck in a draw or cupboard somewhere or god forbid... the loft... never to see the light of day, which is something that's pretty much happened to my watches, scuba gear, horse riding gear, carp fishing gear, motorbike stuff, shooting accessories, track and sprint car... the list goes on.
Lets not get started on tools either eh!!!!
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19 January 2017, 08:40 AM
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Though you might get away with that little Gerber keyring blade Ven's got. On the subject of knives, I've got a Gerber Paraframe at home. Got no real use for it but it's such a good looking bit of kit that i had to have one.
19 January 2017, 06:11 PM
#221
Ven,I have that little Gerber.Useful little thing but still a liner lock so presume illegal out and about ?I stick to a bug and a victorinox classic for the keys.
@ ditch...I have so many knives and torches.They are everywhere.lol.Fenix on the keychain at the moment
@ ditch...I have so many knives and torches.They are everywhere.lol.Fenix on the keychain at the moment
19 January 2017, 09:29 PM
#223
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Sh*t me!!!
Not content with a dual fanned 25,000 lumen search light Olight have are also launching a 12,000 Lumen pop can flooder!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/olightworld...type=3&theater
Olight have destroyed the competition.
Not content with a dual fanned 25,000 lumen search light Olight have are also launching a 12,000 Lumen pop can flooder!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/olightworld...type=3&theater
Olight have destroyed the competition.
19 January 2017, 09:49 PM
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20 January 2017, 01:39 PM
#225
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And Olight are also releasing the worlds brightest gun light 1,300 lumens!!!
25,000 lumen X9 has 5 minute run time on turbo!!!!!
12,000 lumen X7R has a micro usb at the tail that is accessed by a short twist of the tail cap!!!!
Both lights have finger grooves for grip, like a gun!!!
I have an hard on for Olight at the moment
25,000 lumen X9 has 5 minute run time on turbo!!!!!
12,000 lumen X7R has a micro usb at the tail that is accessed by a short twist of the tail cap!!!!
Both lights have finger grooves for grip, like a gun!!!
I have an hard on for Olight at the moment
20 January 2017, 03:07 PM
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Really like the look of that x9, 5mins(if proves true!) on (thought it is 20k not 25k) but either way to the eye at that level is a mere blip up anyway. Is impressive! I dont believe the $400 asking price though, not when lights like the x65 at $500 . Proprietary packs add $100+ to the bill, then there is the twin fan set up(kind of a novelty feature, how it proves worth while is to be seen.......literally).
The pop can looks nice, but the x7vn kicks its *** already at 16,000lm and is simply too much output for its size. 12k wont be that much better, turboS or what ever they call it , will be a minute or 2 . Just not enough mass to cope with that kind of output. Heck the x65vn at 10,500lm struggles past 2m .........and that is a fair size light compared to the x7!
The x9 looks similar in size to the rc40 and x65, 20k+ lumens .................those fans are going to have to work seriously hard! IMHO its too much to ask 5m at that, time will tell.................
The pop can looks nice, but the x7vn kicks its *** already at 16,000lm and is simply too much output for its size. 12k wont be that much better, turboS or what ever they call it , will be a minute or 2 . Just not enough mass to cope with that kind of output. Heck the x65vn at 10,500lm struggles past 2m .........and that is a fair size light compared to the x7!
The x9 looks similar in size to the rc40 and x65, 20k+ lumens .................those fans are going to have to work seriously hard! IMHO its too much to ask 5m at that, time will tell.................
20 January 2017, 05:06 PM
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20 January 2017, 05:10 PM
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Really like the look of that x9, 5mins(if proves true!) on (thought it is 20k not 25k) but either way to the eye at that level is a mere blip up anyway. Is impressive! I dont believe the $400 asking price though, not when lights like the x65 at $500 . Proprietary packs add $100+ to the bill, then there is the twin fan set up(kind of a novelty feature, how it proves worth while is to be seen.......literally).
The pop can looks nice, but the x7vn kicks its *** already at 16,000lm and is simply too much output for its size. 12k wont be that much better, turboS or what ever they call it , will be a minute or 2 . Just not enough mass to cope with that kind of output. Heck the x65vn at 10,500lm struggles past 2m .........and that is a fair size light compared to the x7!
The x9 looks similar in size to the rc40 and x65, 20k+ lumens .................those fans are going to have to work seriously hard! IMHO its too much to ask 5m at that, time will tell.................
The pop can looks nice, but the x7vn kicks its *** already at 16,000lm and is simply too much output for its size. 12k wont be that much better, turboS or what ever they call it , will be a minute or 2 . Just not enough mass to cope with that kind of output. Heck the x65vn at 10,500lm struggles past 2m .........and that is a fair size light compared to the x7!
The x9 looks similar in size to the rc40 and x65, 20k+ lumens .................those fans are going to have to work seriously hard! IMHO its too much to ask 5m at that, time will tell.................
https://youtu.be/fnDWKHte8pw
Vinh's cw x7vn is 14,500 lumen Ansi and the x7R 12,000 and I suspect the latter will have a far nicer tint going by what I've read
Last edited by RS_Matt; 20 January 2017 at 06:11 PM.
20 January 2017, 06:24 PM
#230
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Basically to get the X7 off Vinh it would have cost £300 and taken 3 months.
For a drop in lumens my eye wont detect I'm hoping to pay sub £200 and have it within 2 weeks. I will probably prefer the Olight UI too and vinh often ditches the inbuilt charging.
For a drop in lumens my eye wont detect I'm hoping to pay sub £200 and have it within 2 weeks. I will probably prefer the Olight UI too and vinh often ditches the inbuilt charging.
20 January 2017, 08:00 PM
#231
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Yes exchange rate is not very good.....................shocking! Depending on light, the rc40vnT and x65vn both have drivervnx2 and retain charging. Would have thought the x7r would also regardless of driver. He likes olights UI anyway, so more than likely stay factory depending on output levels.
20 January 2017, 08:42 PM
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I wonder why they don't push for more lumens, wonder if it's heat to the hand, iffy runtime, danger to battery or life of LED? I asked Going Gear a couple of weeks ago why they don't get companies to make them special editions to rival Vinh torches and they told me they have been working with companies on it and Vinh!
20 January 2017, 10:00 PM
#233
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Vinh has played a HUGE part in the lights we have today, 100% on that. He has always pushed boundaries and even now does. Manufacturers are catching him, but do not offer the flexibility in driver programming . Also he offers alternative LED's along with different colour temps/tints. So he will be good for a while now..............his 40,000lm rc40vn40 for a start. Makes me wonder if 60k is possible with the x9.............
Acebeam are ahead of the game to other manufacturers as well as olight. Its a good time to be a flashaholic for sure. Fenix are lagging, playing it too safe(boring) but still offer a decent quality light.
Now the x9 will be a beast, however $400(my guess $500-$600) and no doubt 6500k. This for a flood light(design shows a flood light with the reflector design) needs a more neutral temp, 5000k would be a safe happy/medium. Set levels also are restrictive these days imho, much better to program.
Take the dr jones lucid driver, 2 mode groups, each programmable to how many levels and how bright each one.
http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index....product_id=659
Very user friendly and what tarik uses(tana) among others. I have it in downloads pocket rocket ti. 8 quick presses, 2 presses to switch group1 and group2. I have a single mode KISS (keep it simple stupid) at a manageable output, then group 2 has 3 levels, low,med and high, then double tap for a turbo mode. Each level is set by me which starts super low and ramps up in 24 levels.
Imagine this flexibility to tune in an x9 to your exact mode levels, and mode amounts. 6 modes too many for most lights. Pick your own............
Acebeam are ahead of the game to other manufacturers as well as olight. Its a good time to be a flashaholic for sure. Fenix are lagging, playing it too safe(boring) but still offer a decent quality light.
Now the x9 will be a beast, however $400(my guess $500-$600) and no doubt 6500k. This for a flood light(design shows a flood light with the reflector design) needs a more neutral temp, 5000k would be a safe happy/medium. Set levels also are restrictive these days imho, much better to program.
Take the dr jones lucid driver, 2 mode groups, each programmable to how many levels and how bright each one.
http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index....product_id=659
Very user friendly and what tarik uses(tana) among others. I have it in downloads pocket rocket ti. 8 quick presses, 2 presses to switch group1 and group2. I have a single mode KISS (keep it simple stupid) at a manageable output, then group 2 has 3 levels, low,med and high, then double tap for a turbo mode. Each level is set by me which starts super low and ramps up in 24 levels.
Imagine this flexibility to tune in an x9 to your exact mode levels, and mode amounts. 6 modes too many for most lights. Pick your own............
21 January 2017, 09:30 AM
#234
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I'd love other torch makers to incorporate the timer feature and maybe take it further with count down to timer on options.
Did Vinh ever state Ansi on his RC40vn40 or lumens for a 5000k version.
Did Vinh ever state Ansi on his RC40vn40 or lumens for a 5000k version.
21 January 2017, 12:24 PM
#235
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Dont think so, usually loose up to 10% but its not noticeable, and the little you loose is made up for better colour. Not only that, but LED specs can vary 5-10%.............Safe to say 35k+ .
I could buy one and measure 38k, you could buy one and measure 42k . Its only a rough guide and vinhs measurements are a conservative rough guide and comparative to his other lights.
You could go 6000k for the quads, 4000 or 5000k for the xhp70's.
I could buy one and measure 38k, you could buy one and measure 42k . Its only a rough guide and vinhs measurements are a conservative rough guide and comparative to his other lights.
You could go 6000k for the quads, 4000 or 5000k for the xhp70's.
22 January 2017, 09:45 PM
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I like the look of the Lumintop Torpedo 007 keychain light. 520 lumens, and 1000 for the vn version, shame it's not usb rechargeable though.
23 January 2017, 08:18 AM
#237
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Yes looks a nice little light,500lm is more than enough for keychain and will get toasty quick. 1000lm will be WOW, but bit pointless really. Might refresh my work key chain light(TiS) as been on for a few years now. Fancy something 5000k as cool white I don't bother with anymore.
19 February 2017, 02:41 PM
#238
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Me and my little one were having some fun in the dark the other night, so i thought i would get a quick pic of 3 big guns
16,000/8000/10,500lm
Enough to fight the dark away.
Decided on a little upgrade on the most used work light, the solarfoce p1 with oveready mule. So this will replace it from Monday
Being clumsy, and a light that bounces..............has advantages
16,000/8000/10,500lm
Enough to fight the dark away.
Decided on a little upgrade on the most used work light, the solarfoce p1 with oveready mule. So this will replace it from Monday
Being clumsy, and a light that bounces..............has advantages
22 February 2017, 10:06 PM
#240
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Obviously I can not say carry it on a public forum or advise ways of, just use around the home and "camping" type uses. Generally a knife in a holster stashed away for every day type uses does not arouse suspicion. When was the last time you was even searched if ever? exactly...............however getting into any kind of trouble and it found on your person may not go in your favour(not saying you will or would but an example of where innocent things can go wrong).
Getting a 16" john rambo knife out in a bank and opening a letter is also not advised
So common sense is all you need, or keep it simple and stick within guide lines that are very gray anyway...........
Under 3" and not locking is fine for EDC, not sure on blade length that can lock and be carried but presume less than 2.5". Need to research that one and make an educated guess from all the conflicting info you will come across. Generally if you have a use and can prove it(may go hunting and skin rabbits for example). This will be looked at different than a night round the town with a commando knife. (silly example)
What knife anyway, pics?
Getting a 16" john rambo knife out in a bank and opening a letter is also not advised
So common sense is all you need, or keep it simple and stick within guide lines that are very gray anyway...........
Under 3" and not locking is fine for EDC, not sure on blade length that can lock and be carried but presume less than 2.5". Need to research that one and make an educated guess from all the conflicting info you will come across. Generally if you have a use and can prove it(may go hunting and skin rabbits for example). This will be looked at different than a night round the town with a commando knife. (silly example)
What knife anyway, pics?