6V 2x123 Haiku vs Spy 007?

Hey guys, I hope this isn't disrespectful to Don, I am just trying to get some ideas here before buying my next light. I have a bead blasted XP-G Haiku now but would like a two cell light and it looks like there is a new 6V Haiku XM-L out now as well as a light I just recently found out about the Spy 007. Does anyone have both light that could take come side by side pictures with? Or even some first hand opinions? I would imagine that output and run time are about the same?

Thanks!
Ryan Scott

Ryan,

I posted beam shots for the Haiku here and for the SPY 007 here and here :thumbsup:

Shado,

Could you maybe PM me with your thoughts on both lights? I know all about the quality of the McGizmo and love my Haiku, but I have never seen a 007 and dropping that kind of money on one without ever seeing it is daunting. I do like the form factor of the 007 though seems like it would carry very easily in a pocket. And I actually prefer the twist selector for outputs, I still fight my Haiku at times, so I mostly just leave it on high.

Ryan

shado said:

Ryan,

I posted beam shots for the Haiku here and for the SPY 007 here and here :thumbsup:

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scottryana said:

Shado,

Could you maybe PM me with your thoughts on both lights? I know all about the quality of the McGizmo and love my Haiku, but I have never seen a 007 and dropping that kind of money on one without ever seeing it is daunting. I do like the form factor of the 007 though seems like it would carry very easily in a pocket. And I actually prefer the twist selector for outputs, I still fight my Haiku at times, so I mostly just leave it on high.

Ryan

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PM sent :wave:

I really like helpful members like shado This is why CPF is fun..

helios123 said:

I really like helpful members like shado This is why CPF is fun..

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+1 he is a great guy and CPF is such a friendly forum.

I have had 007's in the past and most recently I have acquired a 6v Makai. As much as I loved the SPY lights, I couldn't bring myself to carry such an expensive light. Then my second SPY I recently did a partial trade for the Makai + cash. This time for financial reasons.

I love the form factor of the Makai. It feels just right in the hand and it is a whole lot of Ti! Mine is a single mode but one day I hope to have one with the 3s driver as well. The McGizmo 3s driver is my favorite UI for any light.

This has been a lot of typing for me on my tiny Droid phone. Feel free to ask more questions and hopefully I can go on a computer and give more insight on both lights!

S1LVA

There is no finer flashlight than the Spy 007. It is a joy to use. Six levels all individually programmable, and a fantastic little control knob that is super easy to use. For over a year on my nightly dog walk i'd have the Spy 007 in my left hand and a 3v Haiku XP-G in my right which is a great light also. Nowadays it's a 007 in my left hand and a 6v Makai in my right which can light up an object 100yds away. If you want a two cell 6v McGizmo, I highly recommend the Makai. I use the AW IMR 16340 Li-ion cells (which are supposed to be safe in multi-cell applications) in both lights for guilt free lumens.

Can't help you with the SPY vs. Gizmo decision, but the following thread has some beamshot comparisons between the Makai and various versions of the Haiku.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?323480-Haiku-Makai-Animated-Beam-Comparisons