Dereelight Javelin
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I have the Q4 C5 version, and it throws like most P60 lights. I also have a Dereelight SMO reflector, so I can try it, but has not done so far. I guess the R2 version throws better than XPG R5 version. You can buy a SMO reflector from Dereelight that will fit the XRE pills. The problem may be to get a low voltage R2 pill from Dereelight. You can get it from Solarforce, but that one is according to my experience driven with lower current than the Dereelight pills.
jonnyfgroove
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I'd think the 3 AA Javelin with the XP-G R5 dropin would be great for hiking. Even on medium the thing throws well with useful spill, IMO.
BTW, where is "Northern Californiga"? Hopefully just a typo. :shrug:
Whitewall shots of my dereelight javelin
with OP
and SMO
Although the smooth may have a better throw, overall usability goes heads and shoulders to the OP reflector. Hope the lousy shots are OK for all.
http://webpages.charter.net/jugornot/beamshot/P1010162.JPG
with OP
and SMO
Although the smooth may have a better throw, overall usability goes heads and shoulders to the OP reflector. Hope the lousy shots are OK for all.
http://webpages.charter.net/jugornot/beamshot/P1010162.JPG
Swedpat
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About throwing ability with 2AA it's available today with the right reflector and the latest LED-technology. Malkoff XP-G dropin in Maglite 2C is close to Tiablo A9. And the same would be with 2AA, though shorter runtime.
Regards, Patric
Regards, Patric
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I just came in from using my Javelin to illuminate trees in the woods behind my house. The trees just don't go back far enough! I use my Javelin in a 2 X L91 AA format and it is simply unbelievable to me how great this light is. If you read a few of my posts here I'm not renowned for being overly complementary as a rule - in fact I've been criticized for being too harsh at times - but for a 2 X AA flashlight the Javelin bowls me over. The white color and the balance of throw and flood are just right for my needs (frightening squirrels) I'd still be out blasting the trees but my wife called in in. "Stop playing with that TOY!" Rats!
timbo114
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That's good to hear, as I just purchased a Javelin XP-G for myself last week.
Now I'm even more excited about it.:twothumbs
Now I'm even more excited about it.:twothumbs
lisantica
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I'd like to add a positive testimonial to the Dereelight Javelin. It's got a lot of the right stuff.
It's not too big, it's got some great throw and some very decent flood. It takes AAs! You can easily put it in a pocket; not skinny jeans types of pockets though.
It has a glow-type push button. The only niggle I have is that the button is a bit stiff.
I own approx. 40 flashlights more or less and only two of them are ones I bought brand new and am original owner. This Javelin is one of them. The other is a custom JHanko Ti 3D D10 super blingy-thing, but I love it.
I bought mine from Dereelight before I knew I could get them online in the US, but shipping was pretty quick a couple of weeks I would say.
Lisa
It's not too big, it's got some great throw and some very decent flood. It takes AAs! You can easily put it in a pocket; not skinny jeans types of pockets though.
It has a glow-type push button. The only niggle I have is that the button is a bit stiff.
I own approx. 40 flashlights more or less and only two of them are ones I bought brand new and am original owner. This Javelin is one of them. The other is a custom JHanko Ti 3D D10 super blingy-thing, but I love it.
I bought mine from Dereelight before I knew I could get them online in the US, but shipping was pretty quick a couple of weeks I would say.
Lisa
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Ya, the clicky problem is a shame but well worth tolerating IMO. I find I seldom click mine. I use it by keeping my thumb down without clicking. That's not as hard as clicking. I also inserted the top of a pencil eraser (cut in half) inside the boot to it isn't as hard to press. I understand Dereelight is working on a tail cap with the boot extended rather than recessed that should be easier to use. I mean long skinny flashlights aren't ideal for candle standing anyway so why recess the boot?
40 flashlights huh - I feel less guilty but and more jealous. I still feel like I have to imagine some practical use for every one I buy and I never sell any. I haven't run out of ideas yet but it's getting tougher.
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jonnyfgroove
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Yeah, that must be sweet with the L91s in there. Haven't tried it yet.
Lisantica, check out this helpful post from timbo114 in regards to the clicky issue.
lisantica
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I agree. I don't tail-stand my Javelin either, and I would certainly welcome a longer boot if Dereelight is working on that. It's just going to make an already great light that much better.
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Try the pencil eraser. I bet you won't need a new boot. It fits perfectly in the indentation in the boot. It's too long though so you cut it in half. What could be easier?
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I don't think the boot is any longer. There is simply no metal rim around it.
lisantica
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How do I get the boot off?
Paul_in_Maryland
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Re: Dereelight Javelin deserves nickel-zinc AA cells
For most of my lights, I'm switching from 1.2V NiMH AA cells to 1.6V NiZn AA cells. But not for my Dereelight XP-G R5. With that module, three NiMH cells (3.6V total) are brighter than two NiZn cells (3.2V total), while three NiZn cells (4.8V) would destroy it.
For most of my lights, I'm switching from 1.2V NiMH AA cells to 1.6V NiZn AA cells. But not for my Dereelight XP-G R5. With that module, three NiMH cells (3.6V total) are brighter than two NiZn cells (3.2V total), while three NiZn cells (4.8V) would destroy it.
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I forgot the light is in my coat pocket. Took it home from work tonight. 2 Tangueray and tonics and I forget where the TV is let alone my flashlight. pathetic, but I digress...Let me go look again.
What an idiot I am. Ok, you have to unscrew the brass retainer inside the tail. It has two little indentations in it. I used a pair of forceps. Insert the tips of the forceps in the indentations and unscrew the retainer. It isn't tight so if you have trouble you're "unscrewing" in the wrong direction. If you don't have forceps or needle nosed pliers you can take any stiff wire and bend it so the two ends can be inserted in the indentations to unscrew the retaining ring. As I said it isn't tight.
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