Mr Ted Bear
Flashlight Enthusiast
Had half of the morning to kill today in Carlsbard, Calif, while my wife was attending tax seminar in nearby Oceanside. With not much else to do, I decided to call Xenonics, and see about obtaining a possible sample for review purposes.
Xenonics are the folks that make the HIGHTHUNTER AND THE NIGHTHUNTER-II. When I called, I told that them that I was a flashaholic, and the person I spoke to said, sure, stop on by, did I need any directions and that I should ask for Jeff Kennedy (?).
When i arrived, the receptionist had me wait in the conference room; Jeff arrived from the upstairs offices, greeted me and my 2 little ones like we were old high buddies.
I got to take a peek of the manufacturing floor, and then the lights , or should I say, light sabres, I have once before seen and played with a MAXABEAM so I knew what to expect in terms of light output. What impressed me the most was DESIGN of the light On a scale of manufacturing, if the MAXABEAM were a maglight, the NIGHTHUNTER is Surefire M series
The NightHunter-II was incredible!!! This light is roughly the length of a 4d Maglight, but much much thicker (3 1/2" ). When shined on a wall 25-30 away, the diameter of the beam was only 2 to 3 inches. THe light focuses much like a Maglight, but WITHOUT THE BLACKHOLE IN THE MIDDLE, AND NO RINGS. Also, and most important, is that both lights use Xenon Short ARC technology and START INSTANTLY, NO WARM UP WHAT SO EVER.
The night hunter-II is 14.4 volts, nickle metal hydride; 2 hour continious burn, 1 hour rapid charge, 12-35 vdc with optional ac charger and weighs 4.4 pounds IR and UV filters sold seperate
Its hard for me to say this, but it makes my light cannon look like a toy.... all this for $1743 (case sold seperate)
One more thing... one would think only military and LEO would be his only clients... not so...
now, the motion picture industry has also embraced his products and it is why they are 4 months backordered!
BTW, Jeff Kennedy is President and COO for Xenonics
Xenonics are the folks that make the HIGHTHUNTER AND THE NIGHTHUNTER-II. When I called, I told that them that I was a flashaholic, and the person I spoke to said, sure, stop on by, did I need any directions and that I should ask for Jeff Kennedy (?).
When i arrived, the receptionist had me wait in the conference room; Jeff arrived from the upstairs offices, greeted me and my 2 little ones like we were old high buddies.
I got to take a peek of the manufacturing floor, and then the lights , or should I say, light sabres, I have once before seen and played with a MAXABEAM so I knew what to expect in terms of light output. What impressed me the most was DESIGN of the light On a scale of manufacturing, if the MAXABEAM were a maglight, the NIGHTHUNTER is Surefire M series
The NightHunter-II was incredible!!! This light is roughly the length of a 4d Maglight, but much much thicker (3 1/2" ). When shined on a wall 25-30 away, the diameter of the beam was only 2 to 3 inches. THe light focuses much like a Maglight, but WITHOUT THE BLACKHOLE IN THE MIDDLE, AND NO RINGS. Also, and most important, is that both lights use Xenon Short ARC technology and START INSTANTLY, NO WARM UP WHAT SO EVER.
The night hunter-II is 14.4 volts, nickle metal hydride; 2 hour continious burn, 1 hour rapid charge, 12-35 vdc with optional ac charger and weighs 4.4 pounds IR and UV filters sold seperate
Its hard for me to say this, but it makes my light cannon look like a toy.... all this for $1743 (case sold seperate)
now, the motion picture industry has also embraced his products and it is why they are 4 months backordered!
BTW, Jeff Kennedy is President and COO for Xenonics
