2008 flashlight of the year

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

I have not experienced the PD system except vicariously...

My vote as it is still my most used EDC is Fenix P2D (or L1D) CE Q5, which even a few jaded CPF modders oooohhh'd and aaaahhhh'd at DFW Flash Get-together!!!

I very rarely use it as L1D as it is so fine as P2D!

 

[lightcacher]

Eagletac T10C2.

 

[Guy's Dropper]

My vote is for the Nitecore EX-10/D-10/D-20.

 

[matrixshaman]

That's a rough decision - so many great lights lately. Henry's designs are at the top of the list - Novatac 120P and now the 120T or 120E have become even better values since it was found how to essentially make them a 120P. And the Ra Clicky looks great but still hard to get. Nitecore EX10 and D10 are great lights. But one light -- the Liteflux LF3XT -- is looking really really good right now. Flawless in anodizing and appearance, programmable with more features than any other light AFAIK, it can be virtually setup to be just about like a Nitecore EX10 or even close to a Novatac/HDS. It can be a 1,2,3,4 or 5 mode light - and that's just one of it's UI's - the other compact UI just about takes care of most things without any programming needed to set it up. Smoothest switch on the planet IMO -- and no rubber to wear out. Perfect tint (I've got 2 of 'em and from what I've heard they are all close to the same neutral white). High quality throughout and it looks it too. And yet an awesome price. I think the lightreviews web site lists it as the highest rating on their 'Value' scale. Built in battery voltmeter. One of the only lights to have a perfect 'ringless' flawless beam pattern with the rugged Cree LED (I say rugged because the other next most popular LED seems to have some slight issues that tend to make it less tolerant of certain conditions). I haven't even checked the list of features in the sales thread on CPFM so I'm sure I'm missing some but that should cover it for now 🙂

 

[Cuso]

The Nitecore PD line was the revolution of the year , no questions asked...Any other lights are just personal choice. The Aeon is just too limited/custom to be called mainstream or widely available. Novatacs took their honors some time ago, and the Liteflux line , even though great lights, have not had the exposure. The strongest contender here has to be the Surefire E1B with its sought after reversible clip... Now we need to make another thread for Overall Flashlight of the Year, to include custom pieces also. ( To me sits between the Lunasol 20 and the Spy007)

 

[DM51]

Aeon, Sundrop... and Matrixshaman has a very good point about the Novatac 120x, which even though it came out in '07, is still just as strong and popular now, if not more so (lol, did Shorty & Longman have anything to do with that, I wonder?)

 

[sappyg]

Aeon, Sundrop... and Matrixshaman has a very good point about the Novatac 120x, which even though it came out in '07, is still just as strong and popular now, if not more so (lol, did Shorty & Longman have anything to do with that, I wonder?)

i'm surprised that no one mentioned the NT 120x until now.

 

[KnOeFz]

Although I have no experience with the Nightcore PD system myself yet, it sure is on my most wanted list for 2008/2009. There are some custom lights like the Arc6, Sundrop, Aeon that I dream of, but those most likely always stay in my dreams. :candle: The Nightcore lights are more realistic options for me and therefore get my vote for flashlight of the year. Especially for the D20, using the most common available AA batteries.

 

[deranged_coder]

Nitecore EX10 gets my vote. :rock: Mine arrived from 4sevens last week and it has joined my 120P and E1B as the lights I EDC. I'm already close to ordering a D10 as well... 😗

 

[Daniel_sk]

i'm surprised that no one mentioned the NT 120x until now.

Definitely, it's getting very popular now - especially after discovering the "secret menu" in the E/T models. I have just bought a 120E myself right now 🙂.

 

[jsong]

LF5XT

 

[cchurchi]

• Wolf-eyes R2 Storm - good spill, good throw, 3 times one eight six five oh!
• Zebralight H50 and H60 if it arrives in time - everyone already knows why these kick butt.

 

[abarraga86]

For me its the E1B for portability and usefullnes...

 

[mossyoak]

smart PD line.
Zebralight h50 is a close second.

 

[jayflash]

Hey there Mossy. I remember when you were just a new snot, here on the CPF. Good to still have you around the forums. We just got 6" of snow on the lakeshore, way up nort 'ere in Wisco. Hope your weather is better.

My old Yukon HL, although dim by today's standards, was plenty for snow blowin'. Ain't it amazing how our little obsession has progressed? Back in the olden daze I was thrilled to get an original Arc LSL!

 

[mossyoak]

Hey there Mossy. I remember when you were just a new snot, here on the CPF. Good to still have you around the forums. We just got 6" of snow on the lakeshore, way up nort 'ere in Wisco. Hope your weather is better.

My old Yukon HL, although dim by today's standards, was plenty for snow blowin'. Ain't it amazing how our little obsession has progressed? Back in the olden daze I was thrilled to get an original Arc LSL!

damn straight. Remember when a e2e was the must have pocketrocket?

 

[GPB]

I'd vote for the E1B. I love mine but haven't ever held or shone a Nitecore, Jetbeam or a few of the others. I think my E1B has saved me money because my light purchases seriously slowed down after that aquisition.

I am surprised that the G2 is getting more love than the G2L

 

[1996alnl]

I am surprised that the G2 is getting more love than the G2L

I think if the G2L had a whiter tint instead of blue it wouldn't be my loaner light.

 

[defloyd77]

E01 for a simple, reliable, long running, no b.s. light or the Photon Rex for innovation, versatility, compactness and u.i.

 

[1dash1]

2008 Flashlight of the Year:

+1 for the unlocked Novatac 120E/120T.