Re: Difference between the Viking and the Predator
Not much difference anymore on the Viking and the Predator. The Viking used to be floodier than the predator if I'm not mistaken. At least my 2.5 viking is floodier than my Predator LE, but the LE is supposed to be more of a thrower than the regular predators. The dobermann has a smaller head and less throw. All are one 18650 lights.
You didn't ask, but the Barracuda throw further than all of the above, has a very large head (64 versus the 41mm head of the predator/viking. It can run off the one or two cell tubes that come with it.
There is definitely a difference between the aT PP LE XP-L Hi v.3 and the Viking Pro XP-L V.3.
They both share the same tube and tail cap the difference lies in the heads/reflectors, the Viking is (visually looking at and guessing) about 1/4 inch shorter than the PP , making the Viking Floodier, also the Viking doesn't have the rings around the Hot Spot like the PP.
Dont have a Doberman... yet so unable to compare.
Newb to the forum. You folks are amazing regarding knowledge of an LEDs to the point of rendering them almost mind boggling, so much info to digest.
My first real light purchase is the aT PPro XP-L Hi v.3 LE and I absolutely love it.
Yes it has the rings around the Hot spot (didn't notice until today after reading related threads here, I've owned it 2 months) has a well centered LED and no defects so far.
The UI, I'm still not totally clear on its operation. Until finding operation instructions here I tried what came with the light which says to 10x twist head with 1 sec delay to access taktical mode. Doesn't say where to add delay or weather on or off. Of course leaving me unable to access additional modes and frustrated/disappointed after many failed attempts.
Searching WWW and armyTek for correct manual/operating instructions provided no useful results.
If it wasn't for post at candlepowerforums by its generous members, I still wouldn't know how to access additional modes.
Reading of the defective units, the predator seems ok with minimal cycling through additional modes. Going to give it and the Vikings (bought 4 Xmas gifts) a good work out.
Thank You for the website
and I thank you members for sharing.
thinks im rambling on a bit much so ill depart.
PS... Im finding these Quality lights extremely addicting, im searching for that elusive perfect edc