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    Review: ThruNite Catapult V3 (XM-L2 U2 Version)

    I now have a genuine XM-L2 by way of replacement. Beam seems a bit tighter and brighter so glad I replaced. Nice light. I just need to decide whether to carry it with tow or four CR123s.
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    Features you thought you would love but end up hating (and vice-versa).

    Love but thought I'd hate: CR123 batteries. "What's the point?" I thought, but I now love the long shelf-lives, light weight and wide operating temperature range. I still use 18650s but the CR123s make excellent spares and are great for seldom-used lights. Hate but thought I'd love...
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    What was the last LED light you purchased and why?

    Just picked up two older lights to keep in my cars. 1) Foursevers MMU-HD (AKA S18) 2) Thrunite Catapult V3 Certainly not the latest and brightest but I'm really impressed by the solid build of these two lights. With a couple of diffusers (Olight SR51 for the Foursevens) and filled with...
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    Review: ThruNite Catapult V3 (XM-L2 U2 Version)

    Thanks. It's XML :mad:
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    Review: ThruNite Catapult V3 (XM-L2 U2 Version)

    HI, Just received my V3 "XM-L2" but I notice that the LED has a green PCB surround rather than silver. Does anyone know how I can tell if I have a genuine XM-L2 since I thought this was the most obvious distinguishing factor. The new catapult does appear to be brighter and more cool-white...
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    Rechargeable Flashlights!!!

    I have an MX25L2 and love it. 1) Great build quality 2) UI perfect for me - twisty selection + decent side clicky 3) LED charge indicator. I really like having a simple warning to let me know when to recharge. 4) Flexibilty of mains or car charger 5) No need to remove batteries for charging...
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    2xAA lights, primary lithium batteries, and low modes

    My quark pro 2AA moonlight work works fine on Energizer lithium. Long runtimes too, according to the specs and Mr Selfbuilt.
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    Zebralight Mk II L2 Cool and Neutral Taking Preorders!!!

    NW on order:popcorn:
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    Zebralight Mk II L2 Cool and Neutral Taking Preorders!!!

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    Do you like your Zebralight H502?

    I love mine: illuminates my peripheral vision and bright enough for "arm's length" working or reading. The wide and even illumination means I'm less likely to get dazzled when I suddenly look at something bright and close. If I need to see further I whip out a more throwy, pocket light such as...
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    What's your favourite Zebralight?

    It depends on your requirements but I really like my H502 as a headlight: the uniform flood over the whole field of vision feels very natural when working or walking around and, to my mind, is less fatiguing than a having to move my head to aim a more throwy beam. It's very light too, especially...
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    how did you program you Armytek?q

    Right, I think I have it now. Line 1 100%,25% (full stabilization) Line 2 10%, Firefly 0.1, firefly 1, beacon, 2Hz strobe (step stabilization) No memory on either line. I can now have my two most often used modes ready at switch-on with no nasty surprises. No memory means I can avoid...
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    how did you program you Armytek?q

    Line 1 100%,50%, ~10% Line 2 Firefly 0.1, firefly 1, beacon, 2Hz strobe (for signalling, warning should I ever need it) Step stabilization and memory on both. I'm still not happy - I think I'll add a 25% as the default on the second line and switch off the memory since this will give me faster...
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    What type of beam profile do you prefer for your EDC LED light(s)?

    I like a broad hotspot with gentle transition to flood. For me, my Zebralight SC51+ and SC600 has this just about perfect.
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    Eagletac SX25A6 has arrived

    I have the same feeling about my MX25L2. I would prefer a bit more resistance to the twist action. Maybe a thicker O-ring would help? I'll give it a go and post results.
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