CamoNinja
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check for a maxabeam over on cpfmp
LONG throw
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Sorry to hear,hopefully make a useful back up light for you still or you would easily sell it on the market place . 12,000,000kcd or even 7,000,000 WOW, it would never come close,that is serious stuff.The deft X would look pretty much weak at 1,000,000 kcd as well.
Good luck,sure you will find what you want/need:)
Hey, it's still the most powerful reflector flashlight probably in the world right now.
I'm not getting rid of it!!!! It will have many uses out here.... and, it was like I said, I needed to get one on principal. There's nothing that will come to this throw for the kind of money this light cost. So, in so many respects, I'm more than happy with it.
LOL
Its a bit like racing.
The saying is: Speed costs money, how fast can you afford to go?
:D
For example, when its ready, THIS will kick the maxabeam's ***.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?315896-The-Nightsword-project
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Its a bit like racing.
The saying is: Speed costs money, how fast can you afford to go?
:D
For example, when its ready, THIS will kick the maxabeam's ***.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?315896-The-Nightsword-project
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Hey, it's still the most powerful reflector flashlight probably in the world right now.
I'm not getting rid of it!!!! It will have many uses out here.... and, it was like I said, I needed to get one on principal. There's nothing that will come to this throw for the kind of money this light cost. So, in so many respects, I'm more than happy with it.
Great stuff:thumbsup:,glad to here as it would make a great back up or easy go to light.:)
Good luck with your searching,look forward to your purchase/s and pics too:D :twothumbs
Yesterday was a bad day.... one of the, "kick the dog" days... but, I never kick my dogs... lol
I love this light. It's about exactly what I expected and, to get it for less than 300 bucks is unbelieveable! (sp?) but, regardless, I'd recommend this light to anyone I know.
I'm going to buy more vinh lights... I already want an, X60vn when he starts making them.... ( and, I'll buy the maxabeam when I get a good opportunity ) :)
No worries... I can't believe I have a, "flashlight" that does what this one does....... It competed against a 9" HID 55W and won..... That should say a lot for our friend, Vinh.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!! Yes, Sir... that will pretty much do it!!!!
I was having a bad day yesterday.... shouldn't have posted... This is a great light. I love it.
Honestly, the coolest thing is that the beam is much wider than a, "maxabeam" for example.... so, it does have a purpose.... the long reflector manages it will but, the large surface of the emitter only allows so much focus.... this is really a great tradeoff for... well almost everybody... it throws a crap ton of light on a small target for a long way.... and unless you're willing to get a 42x scope then, it's perfect. heheheh
I was just sort of in a bad mood yesterday and, my expectations were overblown. Looking back now, I can't say enough good things.
How can you compare a 9" reflector with a 55W HID bulb to this light??? Well, you can't. But, THIS light does compare and, it throws a larger beam at the ranges... so, if you want to shoot something at 500yds, this works much better than a, "maxabeam" for example.... the pattern is much larger... I guess it's all about beam profile etc. etc..... no, this light has a big future with me!!!
What stuns me is that I amost got there for less than 300 bucks.
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What's the MegaRay cd rating ... ?
IIRC, 11 million to 22 million cd in their tech specs, depending on model...as these are short arc lamps, not HID, LED, etc...more like BVH's toys.
A used version of the little one is ~ $5k IIRC.
:D
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BeastFlashlight
Flashlight Enthusiast
I was away for awhile oh my god the Nightsword light STILL isn't finished??? Did he ever announce a ballpark price tag on it? Whoever buys that has some deep pockets. That's great that u scooped up a Maxabeam! I was researching that a long time ago but lost the notes that i had jotted down about the versions...since you are up to date on it can i ask you which battery was the best one again, and what other options were the best (if you wanted the best version possible)? Thanks. I believe it was a 401 lithium battery or something like that
I was going to say take a look at the WiseLED Extruder. They have a video on Youtube comparing it to the Maxabeam and it's impressive.
I believe the 1307 is the right battery. I think you don't need the special charger for it but, it's more expensive but, it's only 2.5lbs... the other 1207 battery is over 5lbs and requires a charger.. ( which is included with my light ) I believe there's even a battery that outperforms the 1307 for runtime but, I don't know what it's weight is etc... I'm going to have to be patient and find a used 1207 or something.... I'm not going to buy retail so, I may build a battery box etc... or just wait for a 1207 box to become available... with the box, you can put together cells etc. to make a good battery. I think I did ok... paid well under 1k for a Gen 3 light but... just need a battery.
but, I'm doing a happy dance right now..... it's almost here.....
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Congrats jwoolf:twothumbs vid of the happy dance or not true:p
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Poppy
Flashaholic
LOL... sorry to say... I'm not posting it... although... I'm doing a very happy jig....
Jeeze... I'd love to have Ven over to the house... you have to admit... he's got to be a fun guy to trade stories with.... WISH YOU WERE HERE VEN!!!!!!!! If you are ever in the states an anywhere close to here, you WILL hurt my feelings if you don't come stay here.
Edit: I type too fast. ( I"m not editing. )
LOL.. it's very dark and you can see every star in the sky from my backyard. heheheh ( sort of why I need a maxabeam ) heheheheh
Jeeze... I'd love to have Ven over to the house... you have to admit... he's got to be a fun guy to trade stories with.... WISH YOU WERE HERE VEN!!!!!!!! If you are ever in the states an anywhere close to here, you WILL hurt my feelings if you don't come stay here.
Edit: I type too fast. ( I"m not editing. )
LOL.. it's very dark and you can see every star in the sky from my backyard. heheheh ( sort of why I need a maxabeam ) heheheheh
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If i am your way its a done deal:twothumbs hoping times will not be too far off(next year on) for some proper hols(got Cuba for my 40th in Feb) but after that:twothumbs
Boys and their toys:cool: will just bring a suitcase of lights:D:laughing:
Boys and their toys:cool: will just bring a suitcase of lights:D:laughing:
hahaha
I have to admit.. I must have some sort of light fettish... but, from now on.. I promise to be better.... I mean really. I promise.... it's a maxabeam, right..???
LOL
Well, the only thing now is that since I love to shoot dogs ( coyotes that kill my sheep and goats ).... how cool would it be to put the IR filter on and get a AR upper just set up with gen 2 night vision?... when I say AR I mean AR10.. 7.62mm.... Ok... well.. crap... I hate lights...
PS: Ven.. if you're ever in my neck of the woods, we'll have a good time... drinks on the deck.... we'll grill something.. probably something that used to live in the pasture. LOL LOTS of places for lots of lights....all I see outside are stars... no light pollution.... I feel very lucky.. except for the fact that I have to drive 80mi round trip to work.... meh.....doesn't matter.. still wouldn't trade it.
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