GOT MY NEW BOXER !!! /Mini Review

[Likebright]

Thanks for the mini review.
I just sent my info. for my discount with Mike at PTS.
I will give it a day or two to kick in then order my Wolf Eyes 24w HID
Again, thanks for the info. guys.
Will report on it in this thread.

Mike

 

[Mike@PTS]

Thanks for the mini review.
I just sent my info. for my discount with Mike at PTS.
I will give it a day or two to kick in then order my Wolf Eyes 24w HID
Again, thanks for the info. guys.
Will report on it in this thread.

Mike

Hey Mike,
You're all set for the CPF discount! :twothumbs
Login to your account and all the prices magically change before your eyes! :naughty:

TGIF

 

[FASTCAR]

Add your review when ya get it Likebright )

Enjoy

 

[EV_007]

I too think I've got bitten by the HID bug. The Boxer will be my introduction to HID lights.

I was looking for a good combination of size and power and the guilt free option makes this very appealing.

Once mine arrives, I too will add my impressions to the mix and perhaps do a quick review in images as well.

UPDATE: Just posted some pics and quick impressions in the Review section.

Love the light, for its size, it is definitely a winner.

 

[brightnorm]

Hi guys :wave:
The Boxer is fully regulated as well not to mention the battery magazine convenience and the ability to use any18650 battery, of course Wolf Eyes recommends the LRB's since they are one of the best.

I'm concerned about regulation because this runtime test shows a significant output drop over one hour.

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/1788464&postcount=24

Brightnorm

 

[DiCEMAN]

Looks more like a Flat Discharge curve of the Li-On than a regulation cct ???

 

[brightnorm]

That's my impression.

BN

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

I'm concerned about regulation because this runtime test shows a significant output drop over one hour.

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/1788464&postcount=24

Brightnorm

That doesn't look too good. The only thing keeping me from buying the Boxer is the lack of regulation. Does anyone knows if the new improved Boxer had a ballast upgrade too?

 

[data_lore]

That Boxer 24W certainly does look way cool - Got the discount, just gotta wait till I get some money in now.

@Lumalee or Mike - How much do you reckon import duty & VAT will be on this? Or is it possible to cheekily avoid this? (Not sure if the latter question is "out of bounds" or not, apologies in advance if it is.)

 

[cchurchi]

I'm concerned about regulation because this runtime test shows a significant output drop over one hour.

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/1788464&postcount=24

Brightnorm

I'm not sure if the Boxer is completely regulated or not but if it isn't, I certainly can't tell and I have run it from fully charged to shut off quite a few times. I currently get over an hour of use on one battery cartridge and If the output were to remain constant, I assume that my runtime would drop below 1 hour.

I wouldn't let the lack of regulation keep you from this fantastic light because as I mentioned ealier, you can't even detect any output drop over the 1 hour runtime, if there is any.

 

[FASTCAR]

I see no drop in my new Boxer.I like this lil guy more by the day.

Thanks PTS Mike !!!

 

[brightnorm]

Sounds good

BN

 

[data_lore]

Oh well, I've gone ahead and bought it! I must be MAD because I have £600 on my cc atm, so it'll be £800 after this I cant wait to receive this BEAST of a flashlight

I run a fishery as well as a website design business and I'm sure it'll come in handy on the occasions that I do a random check for poachers

TY CPF peeps for the BEST info on flashlights on the internet BAR none.

Rich.

 

[LowTEC]

Boxer 24W is awesome, I still love it as much as the first day I got it, I wish WE can come out with a flat reflector to archieve maximum throw though, that will be an insane thrower

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/153945&highlight=Boxer+24W

 

[FASTCAR]

It throws much more then I ever actually need as it is .


Question: Is the Boxer fully regulated.
Answer: Yes 100% for sure.


I tested mine in my box.If I leave it by it self it gets hot and output drops a tad.I rigged a homemade heat-sink ( similar to what your hand would do holding it)..output was rock steady.

 

[Lumalee]

@ Data Lore,
Depends on how Mike ships the parcel, but also weight has a lot to do with it. Normally its Parcelforce that does the door delivery here in the UK on behalf of USPS, and if they feel its quite heavy they will send it to customs, then it depends on the value on the box paperwork. I thought Mike was going to put $100 but he inadvertently put $300 and they nailed me at customs $120 (£60) Import duty, VAT, And clearance fee for parcelforce. So it was quite an expensive lesson, but no blame laid anywhere just down to luck of the draw I suppose. But the 10w 168 version that I bought now stands me at approx £220 ($440) and I have since found a company in England who sell them for £200. So you have a little more thinking to put in to your decision. If you want details of the UK company PM me and I will forward details.
Lee

PS got mine today and it is truly an awesome light, just been playing whilst out on a dog walk and it really is a skin burner !!!

 

[LowTEC]

I also got nailed with $60 custom+brokerage fee, needless to say I wasn't to impressed :shakehead

 

[data_lore]

Cheers Lee,

Looks like I'm gonna get hit with import duty - I'll report back.

ATB,

Rich.

@ Data Lore,
Depends on how Mike ships the parcel, but also weight has a lot to do with it. Normally its Parcelforce that does the door delivery here in the UK on behalf of USPS, and if they feel its quite heavy they will send it to customs, then it depends on the value on the box paperwork. I thought Mike was going to put $100 but he inadvertently put $300 and they nailed me at customs $120 (£60) Import duty, VAT, And clearance fee for parcelforce. So it was quite an expensive lesson, but no blame laid anywhere just down to luck of the draw I suppose. But the 10w 168 version that I bought now stands me at approx £220 ($440) and I have since found a company in England who sell them for £200. So you have a little more thinking to put in to your decision. If you want details of the UK company PM me and I will forward details.
Lee

PS got mine today and it is truly an awesome light, just been playing whilst out on a dog walk and it really is a skin burner !!!

 

[data_lore]

1800 lumens is HARDCORE! I cant wait to get this light

 

[Lumalee]

@Data Lore
I would be very curious to see if you get charged by customs or not, please let me know Rich, and if you are as sad as I am, you will be stood by the letterbox every morning until it arrives. I have to say though I bought the Boxer 10w/168, because I need the longer runtime, but the 10w is just incredibly bright, you cannot get anywhere near looking into the beam at all, its just awesome, so the 24w must be crazy bright !!!
There is one thing I will advise though, you will have seen the boxer in a Peli case, luckily for me I had a spare Peli 1200 hanging around, and I transplanted the foam from the boxer package into the Peli and it fits a treat.

Will keep it safe and protected from my son's grubby mitts.

Lee