New HID From Group 5 Engineering
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DM51
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I have included this thread in the "Threads of Interest" sticky.
Morepower!
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Question about the OP and the Shootout meeting:
Was this guy legit? It's kinda shady how he just popped in and then popped out less than a month after he created the thread...:confused: His first post also read more like an advertisement than your average first post.
Not trying to flame him, just think it's a bit odd...
Was this guy legit? It's kinda shady how he just popped in and then popped out less than a month after he created the thread...:confused: His first post also read more like an advertisement than your average first post.
Not trying to flame him, just think it's a bit odd...
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Yeah, he's legit. Actually he's still around and he even came to the last light shootout IV. This HID light thing was just an experimental venture for him and he's not doing much with promoting the product anymore.
adamlau
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The man behind G5E was there :) . The HB-2 50W really does throw an impressive beam downfield :cool: .
Legit? Many months after it being pointed out that they "stole" a whole other light's shootout pictures and put them on their website, misrepresenting the reality of their light, no changes have yet been made. I know it takes quite an effort to change the URL links for two pictures...:shakehead :whistle: ...but legit? You decide.
Flashanator
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yea I think those [stolen] pics are staying for good. :poke:
looking at the real beamshot of this thing. I really do like the beam pattern, how it dumps a ton of light at a short range. but dam those batts are a turn off.:mecry:
looking at the real beamshot of this thing. I really do like the beam pattern, how it dumps a ton of light at a short range. but dam those batts are a turn off.:mecry:
Ken J. Good
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Wow...
If I have learned one thing is the last 15 years:
Never underestimate the potential lack of integrity of those around you....
If I have learned one thing is the last 15 years:
Never underestimate the potential lack of integrity of those around you....
London Lad
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I hate to say 'told you so' but I did say this guy was a wrong'n from the outset but I got shouted down.
Flashanator
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legit?
LOL, it wasn't enough to use pics of aircraft landing light mods to represent their little beast, so they upped the brightness of each pic too.:sick2:
LOL, it wasn't enough to use pics of aircraft landing light mods to represent their little beast, so they upped the brightness of each pic too.:sick2:
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I knew something was off...:ohgeez:
...actually I agreed with you at the time, I definitely smelled some snob BS from him. lol
I won't lie, If I was Bill Gates I'd buy this light in a heartbeat. In fact I would buy all flashlights known to mankind.:D This not being the case, if I saved enough money I would likely settle with a Polarion or Beast...
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If integrity were a tangible asset, its scarsity would make platinum look cheaper than dirt.
Ok, I know everyone's going to think I'm crazy by saying this, but I am thinking about investing in this light.
Just a thought, I'm not going to take the dive yet. I don't even have the cash, but when I do I'd like to take this one into consideration.:thinking:
There are 9 pages of material I have to read through to get an understanding for this light, and I don't think my eyes can take it.:green: If someone can give me a quick summary that would be great.
Just a thought, I'm not going to take the dive yet. I don't even have the cash, but when I do I'd like to take this one into consideration.:thinking:
There are 9 pages of material I have to read through to get an understanding for this light, and I don't think my eyes can take it.:green: If someone can give me a quick summary that would be great.
If you can live with the size of a "Beast" or maybe a touch bigger, then you've passed hurtle 1. It puts out some very nice volumes of Lumens. I'd personally get the larger reflector model for more throw. If you don't mind spending a healthy chunk on primary batteries, then you've passed hurtle 2. IIRC, it is not set up for re-chargeables but I would imaging that could be "tweaked". Hurtle 3 - will Richard sell you one?
Hurtle 2 would help if Warren Buffett was my buddy.:party::whistle: Seeing how Richard hasn't even sold one unit to the public, Hurtle 3 should be a piece of cake.:huh:
Yes, I do kinda feel bad for him. If it really is a decent quality light (or better) then perhaps it's worth looking into.
windstrings
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I agree..... Once upon a time if you really really "needed" that much lumens and/or just had tons of money to throw around "like the government - who uses other peoples money" you might opt to buy a mere 35 - 50 Watt HID light for that much money....
But there are just too many other options now.... some for less money than it cost for a football game!
The best place to promote such items are in arenas that haven't caught on yet and are not savvy to the bleeding edge of HID technology.... some place other than this forum. :D
But there are just too many other options now.... some for less money than it cost for a football game!
The best place to promote such items are in arenas that haven't caught on yet and are not savvy to the bleeding edge of HID technology.... some place other than this forum. :D
DM51
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Some posts were split away from this point to form a new thread here.
LOUSYGREATWALLGM
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Hi Mr Ted Bear, I'm wondering this Polarion Helios shot here if it is 50W or 40W? Thanks!Here's a redo of everything
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