first R2 light to market?

[phil000]

Who's got your bet for the first Cree R-2 to market? :naughty:

I know jetbeam has that proto picture floating around, but Fenix really seems to like having a model in each cree bin. I'd personally be thrilled to see a jetbeam/fenix showdown. Or maybe I'm overlooking some obvious contenders? Tiablo seems to be able to make lights real fast while no one is looking. Dereelight seems pretty content right now with all the Q5 pills they just put out. Inova...is using the K2 (albeit with the tffc).


Me personally? I'd LIKE to see Jetbeam do it, but they seem to get set way back whenever one of their prospective products is showing signs of interest (Jet II anyone?), plus they are still establishing themself under RuiZhi . I don't honestly think Fenix can seriously just put out ANOTHER l2d with a R2, they may have to redesign something here eventually...

Mind you, I think the world of both Jetbeam and Fenix...but want to see the R2 used in something radically new.

So, what do you think?
Phil:thumbsup:

 

[matrixshaman]

I'd hope for the Olight T10 with an R2 - not that it isn't already freakin' bright. But I'd like to see them step into the competition. They've got a great start.

 

[phil000]

I'd hope for the Olight T10 with an R2 - not that it isn't already freakin' bright. But I'd like to see them step into the competition. They've got a great start.

didn't they just release the t10? I think it'd be difficult for them to work that correctly, without grandly ticking off everyone who just bought one w/ Q5.

 

[Marduke]

I'm guessing WeLight....
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=170835

 

[PhantomPhoton]

Its a tough call on which Asian manufacturer will have it first.
I think I can safely say that it definitely won't be Mag-Lite
I'd love to see an R2 pill from DereeLight. I have a Q4 and can't justify jumping up just one step. But give me a new letter and I think I could convince myself that I need it.

 

[sb_pete]

I'm guessing WeLight....
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=170835

I thought welight just sold the actual emitters themselves...:thinking:

 

[River Runner]

I have a Q4 and can't justify jumping up just one step.

I'm in the same boat, and these are my sentiments exactly.

RR

 

[Steve L]

I think it will be Dereelight. They would only have to release a new pill(substitute a R2 for a Q5) instead of a new light.

 

[christrose]

http://www.pro-light.jp/light/fenix/cree/t1_0712.html

 

[adirondackdestroyer]

I think it will most likely be Dereelight. If not them then Fenix or Jetbeam. I don't really see the point in upgrading (if you are a buyer) from Q5-R2. I'm going to wait until R4 before I start buying a light just for the bin.

 

[Jay T]

After reading some posts one would think that the R2 is a harbinger of a whole new paradigm in LED design and performance. A new era awaits us! :twothumbs

 

[phil000]

I am personally going to wait until we see R4 unless the vF keeps going up, in which case I am waiting longer...or waiting for the next hot SSC bin.

I'm rocking the q4 drop-in for supertactical in a 6pd with the custom lighthound head, I highly doubt the R bin itself will be the selling point for a whole new light, at least it won't work for me.

Anyway, Dereelight could just make the pill, that's true...

 

[Burgess]

PhantomPhoton wrote:

I think I can safely say that it definitely won't be Mag-Lite


Nice one ! :thumbsup:

Actually made me Laugh Out Loud when reading that !

:lolsign:
_

 

[WadeF]

There's a chance Dereelight might get some R2's, but we'll have to see. I don't know how many R2 are available right now.