http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/ Need a recommendation for a light? Ask here. See the CPF Market Place for sourcing. en Sun, 26 May 2013 05:46:20 GMT vBulletin 23 http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/images/misc/rss.png http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/ http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?362599-Maelstrom-MM-X-vs-Quark-Turbo-QB2L-X&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 20:32:32 GMT The outputs are similar, but the Maelstrom has short run-times. I used to have a QB2L-X back when it was called Turbo X 123^2 (something like that), but I either misplaced it or it was taken from me.... The outputs are similar, but the Maelstrom has short run-times. I used to have a QB2L-X back when it was called Turbo X 123^2 (something like that), but I either misplaced it or it was taken from me. I was thinking of getting it again, but the Maelstrom is also appealing. So the questions I have are:


1. Which has better throw?
-Do the head's differ in size. I remember the Turbo being huge (for such a small body), is the Maelstrom similar (I've never held a Maelstrom before).
2. How does the MM-X compare to a Fenix TK15.
-I have this light. Would the MM-X be kind of redundant?
3. With the outputs being similar, and the Turbo having better run times, what does the Maelstrom have that makes it much more expensive?
4. I haven't been able to get a firm answer: Does the MM-S(G5) outthrow the MM-X(X7), even though the latter has more output?

Thanks, in advance!

Edit: added #4 ]]> Recommend Me a Light For... mattevt http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?362599-Maelstrom-MM-X-vs-Quark-Turbo-QB2L-X http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?362592-Flashligt-for-boat&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 17:14:23 GMT I bought a small boat. I use a CatEye Nano Shot HL-EL620RC bike light for illumination of the boat itself. But I also need a light in case I need to find something in darkness or if I need to be... I bought a small boat. I use a CatEye Nano Shot HL-EL620RC bike light for illumination of the boat itself. But I also need a light in case I need to find something in darkness or if I need to be seen.

Wishlist:
- Floating and waterproof
- durable
- effective emergency flash (360 degerees?)
- easy to operate with cold hands
- the possibility to mount on the windscreen bracket would be nice but the direction needs to be adjustable

There are probably many relevant things that I haven't even thought about. Please educate me, thanks in advance!

1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
____I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter.

2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest! :-)
____I’m flexible, tell me what you gotJ.

3) Format:
____I want a flashlight.
____I want a lantern.
____I want a portable spotlight.

4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
____I don’t know.

5) Emitter/Light source:
____I don't know.

6) Manufacturer:
____I want to buy a light from a traditional mass producing manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.

7) What battery type do you want to use?
?

8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
____I want to illuminate an entire field, the neighbor's front yard several houses down, impress my friends and neighbors, etc. (300-700 lumens).


9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
____50-150 yards/meters (I live in a very rural area/farm with wide open spaces)
____150+ yards (I want maximum throw possible)

10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
____90-120 minutes (Runtime is moderately important, but still not critical)

11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase “you get what you pay for” is very accurate for flashlights.
____Critical (Police, Fire, Search & Rescue, Caving, Survival).

12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
____I don’t know.

13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
____I don’t know.

14)Material/Finish/Coating
____I don’t know.

15) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any below. ]]> Recommend Me a Light For... Pontus http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?362592-Flashligt-for-boat http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?362581-Mini-keychain-light-with-button-or-switch&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 15:49:58 GMT Hey I'm looking for a keychain light to round out my EDC keychain kit. I've looked at the ITP A3 and it has some great features but from what I have seen it has two major deal breakers. The first is that its a twist on/off functionality. My problem with this is that at least with my cheap $10 egear keychain light I got from REI when in the loose off position, it is no longer waterproof. Furthermore, on more than one occasion I have had the thing open up in my pocket causing me to loose batteries and what not. The second issue I have with the A3 is size. the thing is 66mm long 18mm in diameter making it the largest item on my kit. My ideal keychain light would be able to push 10+ lumens, have either a switch or button, have a high and low functionality, and be as small and light as possible. ]]> Recommend Me a Light For... Mykaelous http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?362581-Mini-keychain-light-with-button-or-switch