Good thrower (spot) wanted

[jack-n-barra]

Hi Guys, Looking for recomendations for a good torch/Flashlight that will throw a spot a distance of 200m/yards.
Would prefer it to be a off the shelf model or from a reputable builder not a DIY job.
Rechargable batteries preferably 18650 Li.
Have looked at quite a few but would be great to here some first hand experiences.

Thanks Tod lovecpf

 

[was.lost.but.now.found]

I've gone back to this thread so many time just to view the pics, and I get a giggle everytime I see the RRT-1. No personal experience, but the pics are pretty amazing.:twothumbs

 

[^Gurthang]

+1 on either light, Jetbeam RRT1 or SolarForce Skyline

 

[ArmyMedicDad]

+1 on either light, Jetbeam RRT1 or SolarForce Skyline

One good thing about the Skyline right now - it is being sold on eBay for $27 US. Just ordered one as my first thrower.

 

[jack-n-barra]

Hi Guys, I have not heard of the solarforce skyline but I will be sure to check it out.

Keep the sugestions coming.
Thanks

Tod

 

[red02]

I've gone back to this thread so many time just to view the pics, and I get a giggle everytime I see the RRT-1. No personal experience, but the pics are pretty amazing.:twothumbs

Nice find, any idea what the exposure is on those pictures?

 

[ArmyMedicDad]

Hi Guys, I have not heard of the solarforce skyline but I will be sure to check it out.

Keep the sugestions coming.
Thanks

Tod

Link to a review here - http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=248023

 

[kengps]

RRT-1 and the new Skyline II are totally different lights. Ones big, the other 6P sized. RRT-1 is a bit old, the Tiablo A10, and Masterpiece Pro 1 are much better throwers in the same size range as RRT-1. About 50,000 lux vs 35,000 for RRT-1. Not to mention the RRT-1 is a poor design, with a 9mm hole behind the 16mm LED board. Poor heat-sinking. And on mine the LED had come loose and toasted the LED. I guess they used very little Thermal epoxy to keep it from over-flowing into the driver board/selector-ring chamber thru the 9mm hole.

 

[ArmyMedicDad]

RRT-1 and the new Skyline II are totally different lights.

I thought we were talking about the original Skyline, the Skyline I, and not the Skyline II. I would think that the Skyline I would very very comparable to the RRT-1.

 

[kengps]

I thought we were talking about the original Skyline, the Skyline I, and not the Skyline II. I would think that the Skyline I would very very comparable to the RRT-1.

Even the SL1 is not comparable. SL1=20,000 lux, SL2=13,000 lux, RRT-1=35,000 lux, MPP1 and Tiablo A10= 50,000+ lux.

 

[kengps]

One good thing about the Skyline right now - it is being sold on eBay for $27 US. Just ordered one as my first thrower.

I just bought one for $27. It is the Skyline 2, not Skyline 1 on sale.

 

[photonstorm]

I just bought one for $27. It is the Skyline 2, not Skyline 1 on sale.

I could only find the Skyline 1 on sale for $27 from itc_shop, not the Skyline 2.

 

[beam24]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Solarforce-Skyl...iewItem&pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item35a6488d29

 

[ArmyMedicDad]

I could only find the Skyline 1 on sale for $27 from itc_shop, not the Skyline 2.

The same vendor is selling the II for $28 - Click Here

And

The Skyline I for $27 - Click Here

 

[kengps]

OK I see. Didn't realize the Skyline 1 was so much bigger than the Skyline 2. It's actually 1/2" longer than the RRT-1. (if their number is accurate. I just measured my SL 2, and it's 10mm longer than they advertised)

 

[Lighthouse one]

Just got a Skyline 1 Friday from E bay. Amazing for the price. It's a great little thrower. Probably not as powerful as some others, but for $27...the deal of the year so far. Works great on an 18650.

 

[sjmack]

Fenix TK11s are solid throwers. They do a heckuva job at it.

 

[jack-n-barra]

Hi Guys, just ordered a Solarforce Skyline 1 off ebay will give it a go. Will have to bad not to be a great deal at the price.

Cheers

Tod

 

[jtivat]

For $27 shipped how can you go wrong I just ordered one also.

 

[Chevy-SS]

For $27 shipped how can you go wrong I just ordered one also.

Yeah, me too. For $27, it's a no-brainer.


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