I Still Like My Streamlight ProPolymer 4AA Luxeon

[Bearcat]

I was just going through my boat bag and pulled out my ole 4AA PP Lux and took it for a spin in the back yard and lit up some tall trees and neighbors' homes. I forgot how nice of a light it is. It's a real thrower, has a decent run-time and feels good in the hand.

I bought it to use to shine the bank and look for logs when coming in at night in my boat when I went night fishing, which I have not done in a long while.

I was just wondering, are there any new lights on the market that can compare to the PP Lux performance, low cost and dependability?

 

[LED_Thrift]

Yeah, this is still a fantastic light. When showing some of my lights to non-flashaholics I hesitate to tell them I paid north of $50 for them lest they think I'm crazy [or find out I'm crazy]. The ProPoly 4aa lux saves me that embarassment: $25 is still in the "reasonable range" for most non-flashaholics. Made in the USA doesn't hurt either.

I was just wondering, are there any new lights on the market that can compare to the PP Lux performance, low cost and dependability?

I doubt it - some may offer the performance, but would lack in the dependability [& that's dependability backed by a GREAT warranty]. Any with both those attributes would cost more.

 

[Bearcat]

I'll probably dream about ProPolymer 4AA Q5 tonight.

 

[LED_Thrift]

I'll probably dream about ProPolymer 4AA Q5 tonight.

Yes! It seemed to take PrincetonTec a. L O N G time to put a more updated emitter in their Apex headlamp, but they finally did. I wish Streamlight would update the 4AA.

I don't think there are any lights that are as old as the PP and as inexpensive, that still are unsurpassed in what they do.

 

[gswitter]

Yup. Still a great light.

I keep looking for a light with a modern emitter than can match it for price and runtime, but I haven't had any luck yet.

 

[john2551]

Streamlight & Maglite are very slow to adapt to new LED technology. With regard to mainstream manufacturers, the 2 that come to mind that use new LED technology quickly are Pelican & Inova.

 

[curlyfry562]

I really hope they upgrade this light. It is the most comfortable light I have ever held.

 

[jayflash]

I'm a fan of 4AA lights and have a SL PP 4AA with a burned out incan which is too expensive to replace. Anybody know if the LED assembly will drop in?

I haven't seen any on BST; I guess it's too "old tech."

 

[defloyd77]

Streamlight & Maglite are very slow to adapt to new LED technology. With regard to mainstream manufacturers, the 2 that come to mind that use new LED technology quickly are Pelican & Inova.

Pelican? I can only think of 2 lights of theirs that use a Cree. Streamlight alread is using new leds, they call them C4 and they're using both Crees and TFFC K2s. The K2 would go nice in the PP.

 

[toolpig1]

I'm a fan of 4AA lights and have a SL PP 4AA with a burned out incan which is too expensive to replace. Anybody know if the LED assembly will drop in?

I haven't seen any on BST; I guess it's too "old tech."

I'm kinda thinking that there is a little difference in the body or head between the incan/7 led vs. the luxeon model. Having said that, you can probably drop in the 7 led module (IMO- not worth the effort). http://www.fox-intl.com/item.asp?id=627

If you're after the luxeon, for the price of the module, you might as well buy the whole light. I still love this light! I've got one that rides next to me in my pick-up truck, and 4 more at home still in unopened packages. The polymer body doesn't freeze my hand in the winter, best feeling clickie switch of all time, perfect power regulation, 4 hours on 4AA means it costs practically nothing to operate, beautiful beam, surprising throw for a light rated at only 40 lumens. I've got lights rated at 100+ lumens, I take them out at night and compare them to the propoly and think, "you've got to be kidding me." I've said this recently, the 4AA propoly luxeon is like a 130 lb boxer fighting for the heavyweight championship.

 

[roymail]

I'll probably dream about ProPolymer 4AA Q5 tonight.

Stop dreaming... why not pick up a Lowes Taskforce 2C for $29.95 and get approx 150 lumens. Bet you like it! I also think the Propoly Lux 1 4AA is a great light, still available and destined to be a classic.

 

[greenLED]

Agreed! The ProPoly is one of those "timeless" lights, IMO.

 

[Bearcat]

I remember a few years ago someone took the time to list and count the top lights that CPFers posted in a thread that they liked the most. The SL PP 4AA Lux was either at the top of the list or near the top. That list caused me to purchase one. I wish someone would do a new list to see what lights are the most popular today by CPFers.

Does anyone have a link to the old top light list? I believe that ARC and Photon were way up at the top of that old list.

 

[jayflash]

Stop dreaming... why not pick up a Lowes Taskforce 2C for $29.95 and get approx 150 lumens. Bet you like it! I also think the Propoly Lux 1 4AA is a great light, still available and destined to be a classic.

I've an older, but still bright version of the Taskforce and I like the 2C form also. Still, the shape of the PP 4AA is "just right" and I like the temperature insulation properties of a plastic body.

 

[roymail]

I remember a few years ago someone took the time to list and count the top lights that CPFers posted in a thread that they liked the most. The SL PP 4AA Lux was either at the top of the list or near the top. That list caused me to purchase one. I wish someone would do a new list to see what lights are the most popular today by CPFers.

I'm thinking that would be a pretty long list with so many nice lights out during the last 2 years.

 

[louie]

I'm a fan of 4AA lights and have a SL PP 4AA with a burned out incan which is too expensive to replace. Anybody know if the LED assembly will drop in?

IIRC, the bezel on the Lux LED is a lot taller than the 7-LED or incand. models, so I doubt it fits. I have 2 Lux models upgraded to Seoul P4 (difficult but worthwhile upgrade), but my 7 LED went MIA when my car was stolen, and I never had an incand.

 

[Burgess]

+ 1 on this great ( old ) flashlight ! :kiss:


Recently, my father ( age 80 ) has joined me on a few of my "after dark" walks.

We live in a very Rural area; middle of nowhere. :candle:

When i considered which of my flashlights to supply him,

this was at the top of my list. Wanted something SIMPLE to operate.

Just ON or OFF. No multi-modes. No focusing. No blinking.


And he really appreciates the plastic body during sub-freezing temps ! :thumbsup:


Throws very nicely. Especially considering it's "only" 40 Lumens.


I use Eneloops, so the "inefficient Luxeon factor" doesn't bother me.


Oh, and it's easy to Grip and Operate, even while wearing Mittens !




Just wish Streamlight would update 'em.

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[GarageBoy]

My friend still uses the one I got him to buy to this day. Saved his behind in a fire and helped in recovering his possesions

 

[chanamasala]

Streamlight hear our wishes:

Put a Q3 CREE in the SL PP 4AA at around 700mah.

I might have to sell all my 18650 stuff then.(no prob)

A piercingly bright 3hr regulated 4AA CREE...nice.

 

[defloyd77]

Streamlight hear our wishes:

Put a Q3 CREE in the SL PP 4AA at around 700mah.

I might have to sell all my 18650 stuff then.(no prob)

A piercingly bright 3hr regulated 4AA CREE...nice.

Actually I'd rather see them put in a good K2 with good tint, it'd be a more simple change without needing to change the reflector to suit a Cree.