Zebralight SC80

[Lightman2]

I want to know if this light gets any shorter itself when used with cr123, can you screw it down further then extend again for AA?

I very much doubt it.

[pblanch]

They have already answered that.

I like the idea of multi cell torch for, you know.

[pulling out his pump-action shotgun]
Hicks: I like to keep this handy... for close encounters.
Frost: I heard *that.*

[Outdoorsman5]

I asked Zebralight on their website if the SC80 would be receiving the new stiffer switch design, and they said, "Yes, the SC80
will have a switch design similar to the SC600." I also asked what month the light will come out, and no response. I'm really excited about this light & hope it is worthy of displacing my Quark AA and becoming my new edc.

[Lightman2]

I also like the look of the T5 Zebra 300 lumens from 1 x AA (XML LED) and end clicky. Interesting indeed.

[Lighteous]

Cripes!!!! You guys are driving me NUTS! I have a SC51, and a SC60w. I want the SC600, and the SC600w, and now multi cell SC80???!!!!!!!!!! What the hell are you trying to do? Force me to mortgage my house? I'm going to ask the mods that everytime someone comes up with a new light, that the thread be deleted immediately! (or can someone float me a loan?)

I feel your pain! I just obtained an SC600, which was my first ZebraLight. Now I am interested in several other models including SC80!

[Cataract]

Why did I even subscribe to this thread?

I started late on the new Zebra line (2 first ones still in the post) and I already "need" 4 more...

[Outdoorsman5]

Soooo Mr. Zebralight,

Any idea which month in the 3rd quarter this will be released?

And more importantly...

Any sketches or pictures or discriptions of what it will look like?

[Outdoorsman5]

I asked zebralight the above^^question on their website, and they said, "The SC80 will be out in Aug (most likely)."

[Lightman2]

I am going to give my SC51 to mum and get the SC80 and T5 ....... Yippeeeeeeeeeeee.

[Lighteous]

Well August is just about gone. Anyone have an update on the release of the SC80?

[Outdoorsman5]

Well August is just about gone. Anyone have an update on the release of the SC80?

Mr. Zebralight.....are you out there?

[pblanch]

It is now September. I have been holding off the RRT 0 R5 for this.

[thaugen]

Look what I just saw on the Zebralight Facebook page...Looks pretty nice!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...2563516&type=1

[Danielsan]

yes nice but i must admit that i like the smooth look of the SC51 more then the knurled surface

[riccardo.dv]

mmm i like the sc51 more. little reflector?

[Danielsan]

i mean this light is like one piece, head and body the same diameter but that is like most flashlights on the market. The SC51 was amazing because the head was wider then the rest, nice curves and smooth surface, all in all the light looked beautiful. This one has no curves, it looks a bit more ordinary in my mind, the knurling and the edges look aggressive, curves always look more organic and softer to the eye. Sure the knurling has a sense but its not beautiful. Sometimes i just want to hold the H31 in my hands because its a nice smooth feel like a stone. In my mind the SC80 lost a bit of its organic and unique look

[Tiggercat]

I like it, but man, that knurling looks aggressive.

[Zeruel]

I like it too. Knurling, simpler shape and all, it means business.

[Danielsan]

Knurling, simpler shape and all, it means business.

yes it is probably more costs effective and takes less time to finish but that was the thing ZL was all about, that they looked different from others, kind of more complex

[yowzer]

Hrm. Not a fan of the knurling or the snap-on clip.

[Colonel Sanders]

I don't care for snap on clips either but it does give you the option of clipping it in either direction and it gives you the option of removing it without the protruding screw base being left behind. Hmmm....maybe this is better for small lights that you plan to carry in the pocket instead of clipped to the pocket.

[nanotech17]

nice
really nice

[spankone]

looks cool

[Danielsan]

I don't care for snap on clips either but it does give you the option of clipping it in either direction

true but in this case i dont think so, if you clip it in with the tip towards the tail then it wont stick, or? Maybe if you clip it in right behind the head but i guess its to wide there.

[davidt1]

The snap on clip allows for a more smooth body stylling. Unfortunately, they chose to use a cheap material instead of stainless steel. Stainless steel is stronger and resist corrosion much better. Still this light has a lot going for it. The uniform roundness from head to bottom makes it a better light to clip inside a pocket than the SC51. The more recessed side slick button makes it harder to turn on accidentally. For my style of carry, this light is better for me than the SC51.

Once again, Zebralight, why not use a stainless steel clip?

[Danielsan]

Maybe the SC80 is more form follows function and more cost effective but still the Sc51 is more beautiful I think i will order the SC51 for sure if they have them for reduced prices, and the Q50 as well. But i cant decide between SC51 and the new Nitecore lights coming.

[don.gwapo]

What I really like about this light is you can use either 123A or AA without a extender. .

[run4jc]

Once again, Zebralight, why not use a stainless steel clip?

+1

[mrlysle]

+1

+2!

[Zeruel]

+2!

+3