Looking for a New Light. Still can't decide.

[Boris]

Im looking for a new light, but i can't decide. My Flashlight budged is a little limited, so i'm looking at something lower than 70 Shipped.
my choices are between Jetbeam E3S or a Quark mini aa Titanium.

Jetbeam E3S:
Likes: Coolness (it's really a beautiful light), Durability
Dislikes: No Li-Ion batteries, A little on the heavy side

Quark Mini AA Titanium:
Likes: Li-ion batteries, Titanium Finish, Lighter
Dislikes: Not as beautiful as the E3S, and, I heard that titanium can get easily scratched.

I'm looking for another 'Cool' light, maybe for edc. i also had in mind a preon TI, witch is smaller, but also afraid it could get scratched.
Can somebody help me decide?

 

[John_Galt]

Well, if you're worried about your light getting scratched, disregard all titanium lights... They scratch very easily.

The Jetbeams are nice. I would personally want one over a Quark, but, like you say, they are a little on the heavy side.

Have you checked out any of the Fenix line up?

 

[Boris]

yes, i have a few. all of them black. but i dont have any SS or TI lights, so that's why i'm searching a new one.

 

[joe1512]

If you are really worried about being scratched, Id recommend an itp A1 EOS SS. I have one as a keychain light for the last 6 months and it looks nice. I use an RCR123 for solid brightness and easy recharge. Twisty so it won't come on accidently. 3,30,200+ lumen modes.

They are one of the very few stainless steel lights in existence as far as I know. Good build quality. I love mine.

 

[Boris]

If you are really worried about being scratched, Id recommend an itp A1 EOS SS. I have one as a keychain light for the last 6 months and it looks nice. I use an RCR123 for solid brightness and easy recharge. Twisty so it won't come on accidentally. 3,30,200+ lumen modes.

They are one of the very few stainless steel lights in existence as far as I know. Good build quality. I love mine.

thanks for the suggestion, but i want an alkaline powered light. i think i decided with the jetbeam.

i like cr123 lights, and i have a few. the thing is, i live in a country where cr123 are not common, and expensive. also, we have a lot of blackouts, and in an emergency (hurricane, or anything like it) using alkalines is a must.