Hi All,
I'm new to the forum and this is my first post.
<a-hem> My name is Mark and I am a flashaholic.
I am recently diagnosed after stumbling across this site while searching for miniMag LED conversions and realizing I had well over a dozen flashlights. Now, a month later I have well over 20. I have always liked LEDs and am also trying to decide between the Orb Raw and the Jil Lite DD (or Intelli) for my next light.
So far, I know the Raw is brighter, but shorter running, available in 2-stage (which I really like and this light really needs), and likes RCR2.
The Jil looks like a better shape (rounded on at least one end) and is HAIII for everyday pocket use and comes with a nice lanyard clip. DD, 1.3, and Intelli options are available. I like the Intelli for the multi levels, not for the more boutiqe price ($105). The no cost optional emitter makes it RCR2 friendly, and Warren at Litemania is helpful.
The Raw 3W comes with RCR2 and charger for ~$40 less than the Intelli with only a CR2 lithium, but is not HAIII or sealed for all weather use.
Decisions, Decisions...
Where do I get a small single cell RCR2 charger anyway?
Has anyone scratched up and/or broken a Raw in everyday use?
How useable is the Jil DD light output? Is it spot or flood?
Thanks for the input and info.