WTS: HL55vn - Brightest Headlamp

[Razzle]

Wow, dosent sound a lot but from a headlight that is MAD!

Just today I was thinking this will be perfect for filming close action squeances...

Can't wait now!!!

May want to wrap it in Saran Wrap or something!

 

[CyclingSalmon14]

May want to wrap it in Saran Wrap or something!

Had to google that ... why would i want to wrap it in cling film???

Lol sorry for late reply i came by to see if this thing has over dischatge protection...i think it dose but not sure if vinhs mods removed it.

 

[AngryDaddyBird]

Vinh
are these available? I will pm you after this post.

 

[Skylumen]

Vinh
are these available? I will pm you after this post.

Yes. Got 10 coming in soon

 

[Skylumen]

HL55vn are now in stock

 

[brorip]

vinhnguyen54, I'm new to headlamps that don't suck. My buddy, David, just bought one of your 10,000 lumen torches and referred me to you. Currently I use the "el cheapo China light" and I love it but I need another headlamp for a better flood (for caves), all-purpose (for canyoneering), and submersible option.

• Do you modify the ArmyTek Wizard v2 XM-L2?
• What's your opinion of the Wizard vs. the Fenix HL55?
• Does your modification just make the light brighter or do you play with heat sinking, battery efficiency, etc?
• Can the unit be "locked off" somehow so I don't bump it on in my pack? (couldn't find that on Fenix website)

Thanks! -Chris

 

[gofastman]

[*]Can the unit be "locked off" somehow so I don't bump it on in my pack? (couldn't find that on Fenix website)
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Thanks! -Chris

yes, loosen the battery cap 1/2 turn or so and it disconnects power

 

[corbettled]

What can I expect for run times? Are they close to the original specs from fenix. With boost in current will the heat become too much with extended use? Thanks!

 

[Skylumen]

What can I expect for run times? Are they close to the original specs from fenix. With boost in current will the heat become too much with extended use? Thanks!

Turbo can get hot fast. Runtime untested though.

 

[thedodgedud]

Do you still have any of these in stock?

 

[Skylumen]

Sure do

 

[Full Cream]

Hi Vinh,

Will take one.

Will do a quick window shop in the lights list before pumping paypal

 

[Skylumen]

All sold out at the moment. Next batch may be 1.5-2 weeks

 

[Rumsfield]

Just got my Fenix HL55vn (4.35A Turbo 1300 Lumen)!

I'm very happy with it. It has a very solid build quality. It's comfortable on my head and not too heavy. Very bright Turbo mode. Even the low 10 lumen mode is useful when you just need a little light.

Here are some photos I took of my dungeon(basement). LOL

CONTROL SHOT(Below):

ECO Mode(Below):

LOW Mode(Below):

MID Mode(Below):

HIGH Mode(Below):

BURST/TURBO Mode-1300 Lumens(Below):

The distance from me to the far wall is 8.8 meters or 28.7 feet.

 

[Skylumen]

Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[engineeringmatt09]

dang that is pretty clean and fills the room no problem!!!

 

[Skylumen]

This headlamp is selling almost 3 to 1 VS the HC90vn. So HC90vn will go soon. I only have a few left

 

[3L3M3NT]

This headlamp is selling almost 3 to 1 VS the HC90vn. So HC90vn will go soon. I only have a few left

This may have swayed me to get a HL55vn from you in the next month or two?

Care to comment on why you think people are going with the HL55vn over the HC90vn?

 

[Skylumen]

This may have swayed me to get a HL55vn from you in the next month or two?

Care to comment on why you think people are going with the HL55vn over the HC90vn?

I think people like the HL55vn more for the following reasons:

Cheaper
Fenix Brand
Lighter
Most people don't like color LEDs
Brighter
Less accidental activation
Much less parasitic drain
More reliable

 

[Bigwilly]

I think people like the HL55vn more for the following reasons:

Cheaper
Fenix Brand
Lighter
Most people don't like color LEDs
Brighter
Less accidental activation
Much less parasitic drain
More reliable

The HL55vn is an awesome headlamp and it really doesn't have any real negatives. The only thing I dislike is the turbo mode is only for 30 seconds and then the light turns off instead of dropping down to high. The light will run on high without becoming uncomfortable until the voltage drops.