Longest throw

[glennstevens]

I am looking for LED light for owling. I want the most throw I can get out of
2 or 3 123 size cells. Any sugestions would be welcome. glennstevens

 

[PetaBread]

I am looking for LED light for owling. I want the most throw I can get out of
2 or 3 123 size cells. Any sugestions would be welcome. glennstevens

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=208916

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=187608

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=215279

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=222509

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=186622


Within these threads you'll find your answer.

Goodluck,

Peta.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Tiablo A10.

 

[fishx65]

If your looking to keep the cost down, the Dorcy 220 lumen rechargeable is an awesome thrower. It comes with a rechargeable battery stick but can also be run on 2 primary 123's with a spacer. Under $50.00! Lights up deer from a long ways!!!

 

[Gunner12]

Searching "LED throw" pops up quite a few threads with info that could help you.

The current best thrower for CR123 is the Tiablo A10. The current best overall is the DEFT.

What size, runtime, and orice are you looking at?

:welcome:

 

[BMF]

The second best overall probably is the Tiablo A9 with Aspherical lens. Some people called it Mini DEFT and even Michael, DEFT builder, is very impressed with it.

 

[Barton]

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=190999

 

[jslappa]

I just don't see how the Tiablo A10 throws better than the A9 with aspherical lens. Without the Aspherical I could see. The head is bigger and deeper than the A9, but the A10 isn't pushing 50,000 to 60,000 lux like the A9/Aspherical.

If someone has the data, I would love to see it. Just might see my A9/Aspherical on the chopping block if it's true! But triple the lux than the standard A9? That would be amazing!

 

[WDR65]

Though it may not be the longest thrower, my vote goes to the Streamlight Super Tac. For a 2 cell light it throws very, very well. It kills my TL-3 Streamlight and looks to be as good if not better than my Ultrastinger. I have no experience with the Tiablo so I won't say anything on it but Streamlight in my experience has always produced excellent throwers and I have used their warranty service several times with good results.

 

[Strauss]

I just don't see how the Tiablo A10 throws better than the A9 with aspherical lens. Without the Aspherical I could see. The head is bigger and deeper than the A9, but the A10 isn't pushing 50,000 to 60,000 lux like the A9/Aspherical.

If someone has the data, I would love to see it. Just might see my A9/Aspherical on the chopping block if it's true! But triple the lux than the standard A9? That would be amazing!

I believe the above poster was referring to reflector based, CR123 lights when he stated it was the brightest.

 

[Painful Chafe]

The Tiablo A9 can be had for $69 now from an authorized dealer. Check the cpf marketplace. It is the best deal in an LED thrower now, IMHO.

 

[StarHalo]

I dunno if I'd point a DEFT or A9 at an owl; birds can be very unpredictable when blinded. I'd recommend asking people in the birding community for their opinion first.

 

[glennstevens]

Thanks to all those who gave me suggestions. I read all the posts and links. At present I'm using a Streamlight Super Tac. After reading the posts I'm nor sure there is anything that would be a significantly better. Maybe My best bet is to use what I have until the UB3 Invictus is out. glennstevens

 

[WDR65]

I highly doubt that the UB3 will outthrow the Super-Tac. While I could be wrong I'm just going by the size of the bezel which is similar to a standard U2. Decent throw but nowhere close to a smooth reflectored light with a deep reflector like the Super-Tac or some of the others mentioned above.

The one I'm waiting for is the Surefire M3TL, with a TIR optic instead of reflector it should have very intense beam with decent spill, at least if it works along the same principles as the E2DL which is currently Surefire's brightest light with a TIR optic and as far as I know the longest throwing in their LED lineup.

Without going into different body and battery styles I think you're pretty well stuck for the moment. I have to say though that honestly the Super-Tac has impressed me so far and I've used it in misty conditions acroos very large fields spotting deer and foxes. My HID lights and standard spotlights do better but only with much more light.

 

[selfbuilt]

I dunno if I'd point a DEFT or A9 at an owl; birds can be very unpredictable when blinded. I'd recommend asking people in the birding community for their opinion first.

+1

I'm thinking even the low mode on most throwers might be overly bright. Whatever you choose, make sure it has multiple levels so that you can calibrate to your needs.