Sunwayman V11R révolution & AP-05 review (XM-L U2 | 1 x 16340 / 1 x AA w/ext.)

[nanotech17]

i use E2L bored tube on my V10R Ti+ to get extra runtime with AW17670 cell - ugly but it works.

[turboBB]

Could anyone please tell me how much the AP-05 extender weighs? TIA.

It's 9.2g (.32oz)


Cheers,
Tim

[Teobaldo]

Thanks for the review, it did that me to decide to buy it.

This is a wonderful EDC flashlight and the extensor tube it expands its energy source to many other alternatives.

I have been doing some duration tests and, to average power, with Tenergy batteries of 900 mAh gives me 4 hours of use. Now I am testing with TrustFire of 880 mAh and still works without problems (almost 3 hours). In the two first tests the flashlight was heated a little and I decided to descend a little the power; now itself is not heated. The duration of the battery was also different the first time.

Tests apart, is a marvelous flashlight that will leave to test in the helmet of my mountain bike as soon as to stop raining (Sunday I will rise a hill with a friend to use our flashlights).

Thanks again.

[biglights]

Nice review

[benji.hi]

I've been lusting over this light for the self imposed mandatory 10 day "don't go nuts and buy every shinny thing you see" waiting period!

Got to say, I've read a lot of reviews here and elsewhere, but this light seems to be the ideal medium weigh EDC in mid 2012!

I'll be sure to report back after a few weeks to say if this light is great, wonderful, or just plain fabulous! (bias? me?)

[turboBB]

Thx guys!

@teobaldo - would love to see some pics from your ride if you have any to share.

@benji.hi - welcome to CPF! Congrats on the pick up and do report back your impressions.

Cheers,
Tim

[benji.hi]

I received mine from HKequipment yesterday.
Sorry to say, but out of the box my first impressions where fairly negative for a light this price.
The BIG issue was that the light was stuck always on! I could click the tail switch as much as I liked and the light just stayed on.
After trying all possible forms of batteries(I got the extender) I decided It must be the (rubber) switch. If I followed the manual I should now return it to the dealer!
Instead I thought I'd try to change the switch for the metal one and figured out that you could unscrew the cap with needle nose pliers.
That gave me the idea that maybe the switch was on too tight. I backed it out half a turn and BINGO it works perfect.

During all this the Threads seemed VERY dry and quite dirty, so I cleaned and lubed them. THEY WHERE FILTHY.

The light works fine now and I'm very happy with the beam (color shape and throw) and the control ring (a bit stiff). I'm runing it on a 16340 and it's great, the Low is SUPER low and the high is definitely blinding.

I guess I just expected better finish (clean lubed threads) and QC from what I've heard about sunwayman. My unboxing experience was WAY below a Fenix, more on par with a XXXXfire

Maybe I'm being a flashlight noob, any opinions?
Also whilst the momentary on is working ok, am I correct in thinking that if I back out the switch a bit more it'll be a bit longer before the "click" (full on) ? could this cause problems?

[turboBB]

Sorry to hear about your negative experience. I'd recommend supplying this feedback to SWM.

As for "backing out the switch" by loosening the tailcap button retainer ring, I wouldn't recommend it since then the ring might be too loose and come apart easily. Besides the switch is a fixed length so as long as the rubber/metal cover is not already depressing it, there is no additional engagement depth to be gained.

Hope that helps.

Tim

[Ualnosaj]

If your switch sticks and/or your clip doesn't have two triangle cutouts, it's an old version unfortunately.



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[benji.hi]

Thx for the reply's guys.
Ualnosaj my clip does have the two triangle cut outs.
The clip is another (very minor gripe) I find it's not "tight" enough in that it doesn't grip as much as one that contact the tube in the default position. I'm waiting to see if I get used to it (it does probably wear my clothes less like this). If not I'll bend it in a bit.
I'll throw in a little praise though : the anodizing is top of the line, beautifully done.

[hawk45]

What is your preferred battery to run (outside of using a bored out extender and the 17670)? Got one on the way including extender!!

[turboBB]

w/AA ext. I use an AW14500 and without then an AW16340. Also, I think you meant 17500 and not 17670 (although that *could* be possible w/two bored extenders...). Congrats on the pick up and do post your impressions when you receive it.

[hawk45]

Thanks Turbo! I'll make sure to give impressions.. wonder if they will be good??!! :-)

[Gunner12]

Great light, just got mine last week and brought it camping already. The beam is great for lighting things up, kinda wished it came in neutral white or a high CRI version though.

Two comments though, I brought it swimming with me yesterday and there was water sloshing around in the head ~15 minutes in (light still works). Hopefully it's just because the o-ring in the head was dry. Just check to make sure everything is well greased before taking it underwater.

The HAIII has already started wearing too, and I haven't even had it for a week (still on my first battery).

Great review Turbo!

[borealis]

The beam is great for lighting things up, kinda wished it came in neutral white or a high CRI version though.

There was a limited run of V11R High CRI (see my avatar ). They sold out and show up for sale in MP every now and then. Also the standard ones can be modded.

[Gunner12]

Yeah, I saw a thread about a group-buy on the high CRI ones, but it ended already. I'm thinking about modding mine, but IIRC it's a bit hard to get to the LED without the right tools.

Mine's currently still drying from yesterday's dip in the pool (I've taken out the reflector and glass already).

[borealis]

Yeah, I saw a thread about a group-buy on the high CRI ones, but it ended already. I'm thinking about modding mine, but IIRC it's a bit hard to get to the LED without the right tools.

Mine's currently still drying from yesterday's dip in the pool (I've taken out the reflector and glass already).

The simplest I've found is the electrical tape method, and if that doesn't work, there are modders here with the right tools.

[Gunner12]

The simplest I've found is the electrical tape method, and if that doesn't work, there are modders here with the right tools.

Thanks! I'll look into it when I get time, and maybe add some glow sheet next to the LED as well.

[alex21]

There was a limited run of V11R High CRI (see my avatar ). They sold out and show up for sale in MP every now and then. Also the standard ones can be modded.

That looks very cool There would be some lumen sacrifice with the T6 v U2, also its neutral v cool, but I like it This would also have an advantage of a lower low low? Maybe record breaking

[borealis]

That looks very cool There would be some lumen sacrifice with the T6 v U2, also its neutral v cool, but I like it This would also have an advantage of a lower low low? Maybe record breaking

No. There is lumen sacrifice at the high end, not the low end. Also it is warm (3200K), not neutral. To achieve a low-low you need to mod the control ring (a few CPFers can do this work). I had my V10R modded with a 219 (neutral) and a low-low. It's visible in the dark to dark-adjusted eyes (definitely sub-lumen) and could not be any lower due to a design limitation -- if you go too low, it jumps to high (and blinds you). It's low enough; any lower and it would be useless. My QTC light (Quantum DD) has a lower low, if you want a record.