*~Hats off to Novatac!!~*

[xiaowenzu]

http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme gear/flashlights main/images for pages/novatac_120t_340.jpg

I've been the proud owner of the Novatac 120T for a couple of months now, and what can I say? This light is fantastic! and will probably hold me off the flashlight bug until well into next year. At first I wanted the 120P but they were sold, however I'm so glad I got the 120T!

The switch on this beast, is one of the BEST I've used, it's tactile feedback is such a pleasure to feel. And I'm SHOCKED that despite protruding almost 7mm, it NEVER has once turned itself on in my pocket... and I carry it with me everyday! I guess, it all comes to the design of switch, you have to place your thumb directly over the center to activate the light. The light turns on ONLY when you want. Amazing.

I'm also in awe of the U.I. There's none of this delicate 'soft-press' nonsense to change brightness, or twist the tailcap counterclockwise within 1.5 secs and then clockwise, blah blah :thinking:

1 simple click turns on the light. At any given moment, I just double click for LOWER LIGHT! Ahhh, the simplest things in life are often the best. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Once again, Congratulations to Novatac for making a mighty fine light! *bows down* :twothumbs

 

[Dantor]

Re: Hats off to Novatac!!

Congrats! it is on my short list, it seems to have so much going for it, thanks for sharing, and making me drool!

 

[WadeF]

Re: Hats off to Novatac!!

Wait, it clicks? Isn't that Novatac's TACTICAL model? It can't be tactical if it clicks can it?

 

[xiaowenzu]

Re: Hats off to Novatac!!

Wait, it clicks? Isn't that Novatac's TACTICAL model? It can't be tactical if it clicks can it?

IMO, that's the amazing thing with these Novatacs. It's actually an electronic switch rather than a forward mechanical one. The 'click' is more of a tactical feedback rather than a sound... you can definitely feel it, but hardly hear it. Amazing!

It also has forward momentary too, so that's another positive thing. The Novatac 120T is a Fantastic light! Wade, I suggest you get some as soon as possible... do it for mankind!

 

[WadeF]

Re: Hats off to Novatac!!

Xiao, you stated in your other topic that a light that stays on (clicks on) isn't tactical, because it doesn't turn off as soon as pressure is released from the switch. The Novatac could accidentally be CLICKED on, silent or not, and by your definition, isn't tactical. Also how do you know all forward clickies are noisey? I'll wait for a future Novatac, the current ones are too dim for the times.

For the record:

"Momentary: You fail to realize that constant on is NEVER employed in tactical situations. You give away your position when the light is on. Clickies are not recommended because you can accidentally switch to constant on. It's difficult to restrain yourself from pressing too hard when under duress. The moments you need to realize your error and to switch off the light might cost you your life."

"+1 I agree."

 

[xiaowenzu]

Re: Hats off to Novatac!!

The Novatac could accidentally be CLICKED on, silent or not, and by your definition, isn't tactical. Also how do you know all forward clickies are noisey?

Well, my Novatac has been in my pocket for the last 60 days, (and I wear jeans) and never has it turned on... so we can safely say that the manufacturer is right in calling it a tactical light.:thumbsup:

Well the majority of forward clickies are noisy, but beceause Novatac is not a mechanical switch, it's pretty much silent activation. The other great thing, as I said before is that it's a momentary switch as well, which means you can 'ACCIDENTALY' press all the way, and still release the light, unlike with clickies you can't.:twothumbs

 

[WadeF]

Re: Hats off to Novatac!!

I'm not that familiar with the 120T, just going by what you explained earlier. So there is no way to leave the 120T on if you want to take your finger off the button?

 

[xiaowenzu]

Re: Hats off to Novatac!!

I'm not that familiar with the 120T, just going by what you explained earlier. So there is no way to leave the 120T on if you want to take your finger off the button?

http://www.bluelinegear.com/images/edc-t-pic.jpg
Yep, you sure can leave it on! :twothumbs If you press and release really quick, then it will stay on, but if you press it slightly longer period of time, it will be momentary. It's all electronically controlled, and very intuitive to use. But the button can't be accidentally activated because of it's inherent design. :kiss:

Oh, absolutely you gotta try it to know it! and you can buy them here:
http://www.bluelinegear.com/NovaTac.htm

btw welcome to CPF! :welcome:

 

[whc]

Re: Hats off to Novatac!!

Also like my Novatac allot, very nice little flashlight that I have EDC ever since I got it. It is the only multimode EDC flashlight where I have actually used the modes (have the 120P), since the UI is just so brilliant, no cycling throw modes just jump from low directly to high without having to go throw several.

On the bad side, I know am more picky, and cheap flashlights no longer do it for me (before Fenix genre was plenty for me), this has but my Flashaholism to another level .

Hoping than Henry comes out with a Novatac killer anytime soon, would be nice to see some competition, and try out some new stuff .

 

[WadeF]

Re: Hats off to Novatac!!

Oh, absolutely you gotta try it to know it! and you can buy them here:
http://www.bluelinegear.com/NovaTac.htm

A Novatac maybe in my future, but I'm not going to spend that much on the current offerings if they are only putting out 120 or so lumens. I'll probably wait for a SSC V-bin, or a Cree R4 or R5 bin. By then, if they are still producing new models, they will hopefully have improvements over the current models, be more refined and better QC, etc.

Also I have no need for what you consider to be a true tactical light. I just use my lights for every day tasks, and ninja stealth isn't required. My kids have never woken up when I )))CLICK((( my lights on to check on them when they are sleeping.

Last night I had to go in and change a diaper and my P2D tailstanding on low provided plenty of light to see around the room with ease. The Novatac 120T wouldn't be able to tail stand, and would be a poor choice for such a "tactical" situation as changing a diaper.

 

[powernoodle]

I'm happy with my Novatac as well, and like the feel of the flat 120-P switch. Wish the strobe was brighter, as my P1D Q5's strobe blows it away, but overall am happy with it.

 

[RobStar]

It the switch similiar to the digital switch that was on the Arc4 ?

This light looks cool, but what would I be paying the extra $90 over a Fenix P2D CE Q5 with 180 lumens ?

Please convince me to buy this light

 

[Khaytsus]

Tactical has absolutely nothing to do with clicking, it's about "when you release, the lights goes off".

Seems a little misleading. Personally I can't stand having to hold the button to keep a light on, but for people who need the light out at an instant (police, etc) I'd think they wouldn't want this sort of 'tactical' configuration.

 

[Lobo]

Re: Hats off to Novatac!!

Well, my Novatac has been in my pocket for the last 60 days, (and I wear jeans) and never has it turned on... so we can safely say that the manufacturer is right in calling it a tactical light.:thumbsup:

Looks like we have yet another definition for "tactical"...

 

[wishywashy7]

It the switch similiar to the digital switch that was on the Arc4 ?

This light looks cool, but what would I be paying the extra $90 over a Fenix P2D CE Q5 with 180 lumens ?

Please convince me to buy this light

A Fenix P2D is NOT TACTICAL according to some "sources":shrug: thats why.

however in the real world, it could come quite handy as a flashlight you know

 

[kelmo]

I really got to enjoy my 85P this week. I went for an evening stroll with my wife and our friend Jon in Midtown Sacramento. It was a warm fall evening. Midtown is full of old victorian houses, big trees, and lots of dark shadows. The last time I used my Nova was camping a few months ago. It was configured for open trails, that is 10, 21, 42, and 85. This was not ideal for city hiking. It was very easy to reset it on the fly to <5 lumens for crossing intersections, 21 lumens for shadow navigation, disco strobe on the 3 click setting, and 85 lumens for momentary high.

The beauty of this light is being able to easily reset the output levels to match your situation.

kelmo

 

[robo21]

I really got to enjoy my 85P this week. I went for an evening stroll with my wife and our friend Jon in Midtown Sacramento. It was a warm fall evening. Midtown is full of old victorian houses, big trees, and lots of dark shadows. The last time I used my Nova was camping a few months ago. It was configured for open trails, that is 10, 21, 42, and 85. This was not ideal for city hiking. It was very easy to reset it on the fly to <5 lumens for crossing intersections, 21 lumens for shadow navigation, disco strobe on the 3 click setting, and 85 lumens for momentary high.

The beauty of this light is being able to easily reset the output levels to match your situation.

kelmo

I agree, I love the versatility and flexibility of the Novatac P series. I have the 120P and although I have lights with more output I don't have any that I like as much. The 22 brightness settings and 120 lumens are all I will need for EDC purposes.

The sturdy design and non-slip knurling are first class. And the beam tint is perfect for me - very white. Of all my nice flashlights, big or small, definitely the Novatac is my favorite without a doubt or second thought.

Plus I did run into what I would call a "tactical situation" recently: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=179876

 

[TITAN1833]

I think IMO the best is yet to come from Novatac,which is one reason I sold mine,I'm going to get another one when that happens.I mean you all say how good it is now,but just think what the next one will be like AWESOME! is my guess.

 

[crjfo]

You people are killing me I just got confirmation that my 120P was delivered this morning but I won't be able to play with it until monday night because I am on a 4 day trip and won't be back till monday. Aggh, by the way lighthound is great and they do contrary to popular belief offer a small cpf discount just enter cpf in the discount or coupon line I think and you get 2% off.

 

[xiaowenzu]

Thanks for the great feeback, guys! So, has anyone here bought the 120T? I know more people got the 'P' version, and I'm sure the switch is just as good.... but anyone got the 120T? - I think the switch on that thing is AWESOME!