ArmyTek Viking X Review - XM-L U2 - 18650/CR123

[firelord777]

Had the same thought about the rubber "button"

No lube, they said that in a post somewhere at the marketplace. This is because of customs and courier services, they removed it very often.
The blueish grease seems to be the same Nyogel which was packed with the Predator lights.

But I am still confused about the O-rings... I bought my light regularly so I don't have a review sample and I can't think of a place where a second O-ring would fit.

Yeah, I honestly don't know what to tell you, maybe it was also another typo?

Still like it though

 

[firelord777]

Oh, got word from ArmyTek, and they are definately watching this thread.

They said that the reflector from the Viking S is exactly the same of that of the Predator, although I do find the Viking having a bit more spill So according to this, they stated comparing the TK15 to the Viking S is the same as comparing it to the ArmyTek Predator, which seems about right. So I believe it very probably out throws the TK15 But this is not 100% proven, because I don't own a TK15.

But the Viking feels like a tank! It has noticably thicker walls and higher weight than the Predator.

 

[firelord777]

I am thinking of getting either viking x or Predator. Thanks for your review!

Both are awesome lights

 

[lps]

They said that the reflector from the Viking S is exactly the same of that of the Predator, although I do find the Viking having a bit more spill So according to this, they stated comparing the TK15 to the Viking S is the same as comparing it to the ArmyTek Predator, which seems about right. So I believe it very probably out throws the TK15 But this is not 100% proven, because I don't own a TK15.

Well seems like I don't need the Viking S then, because I own the Predator.... but who REALLY needs such amounts of lights
But nevertheless I can compare them. Will post a GIF comparing TK15 and Predator later.

But the Viking feels like a tank! It has noticably thicker walls and higher weight than the Predator.

Very true. Take a look over here: http://www.taschenlampen-forum.de/taschenlampen/11027-armytek-viking-x-109-11-a.html#post145205

 

[lps]

Since the Viking S hast the same reflector like the Predator and is compared to the TK15:

 

[tobrien]

firelord, speaking of ArmyTek, have you heard anything regarding any new releases from them from anyone who went to SHOT Show?

 

[firelord777]

LPS, thanks for those beamshots! I guess the ArmyTeks do slightly throw more than the Fenix

Tobrien, I am just as sad as you are, I hope maybe today someone will go and film ArmyTek's booth

Cheers guys

 

[lps]

LPS, thanks for those beamshots! I guess the ArmyTeks do slightly throw more than the Fenix

You're welcome. I had the same impression regarding the throw. But I like the side button UI of the TK15.

This evening I get the chance to make beamshot of a modified Predator with a XM-L led. Will be interesting to compare this to my 2 other ArmyTek lights.

 

[firelord777]

Wow, an XM-L predator! Never would have the guts to do that

 

[firelord777]

How are the beamshots coming lps?

 

[lps]

How are the beamshots coming lps?

Coming:

Here you can see all the Beamshots: http://www.taschenlampen-forum.de/beamshot-vergleiche/11381-beamwald-waldshots.html

and a small headsup:

 

[firelord777]

Thanks!

 

[tobrien]

Firelord, I think you'll be happy to know I finally ordered a cool white ArmyTek Predator XP-G today!

 

[firelord777]

Firelord, I think you'll be happy to know I finally ordered a cool white ArmyTek Predator XP-G today!

Wow, that's awesome man! Did you get the SMO or the OP reflector?

Regardless, I think you'll be amazed on just about every aspect from programmability to construction.

Cheers tobrien

 

[tobrien]

Wow, that's awesome man! Did you get the SMO or the OP reflector?

Regardless, I think you'll be amazed on just about every aspect from programmability to construction.

Cheers tobrien

I think I will be!

I got the OP of course.

 

[firelord777]

OP is awesome, smoothest beam I have ever used

 

[ciccio90]

excuse me but nobody speak of an predator with xml?????in the the photo it can be an viking xml????or a predator mod?

 

[lps]

excuse me but nobody speak of an predator with xml?????in the the photo it can be an viking xml????or a predator mod?

it is a modified Predator, so as you say a predator mod.

 

[firelord777]

it is a modified Predator, so as you say a predator mod.

Exactly, the Viking X is a different line of lights, hence, it is not named predator.

Cheers

 

[firelord777]

ArmyTek Vikings can tailstand:

Cheers guys