Rogue Flashlights by ICON

[pipspeak]

Ah, the surefire trademark... 3 hours on high and 70 hours on low for 1AA cell. Yeah, if you count a dim glow as light. And that massive Icon logo slapped on the bezel? Good lord, whoever came up with that idea should have the same logo tatooed on their head :thumbsdow

Lights look chunky but for large-handed folks ( 😎 ) they'll probably be easier to handle than skinny, slippery things most Chinese manufactuers make. I understand the need to be different but the rails look a bit silly IMO... thin enough to break, let alone bend. Price seems decent enough, however ($38/48) assuming they actually perform. Now we just need reviews

 

[65535]

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=221213

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=221213

 

[Federal LG]

I don´t like the huge logo either...

Maybe there´s a way to remove it from the bezel...

 

[Toaster]

The lights look nice for the price. But I sure wish Icon had gone with a nitrolon body versus the hollowed out rails approach to achieving a comfortable form factor without weighing a ton. Guess I'll just keep my fingers crossed and hope something like that comes down the pipeline. 😗

 

[TITAN1833]

I don´t like the huge logo either...

Maybe there´s a way to remove it from the bezel...

I think it is just a badge glued in,but if you remove it it will leave a round indent.

 

[dilbert]

I think it is just a badge glued in,but if you remove it it will leave a round indent.

Photos of the Icon Rogue 1 with the iconic logo removed:
(you can probably do it with less damage though)
http://72.14.205.102/translate_c?hl...hs=cY6&usg=ALkJrhiGQWXo-ebU2AUyVrqHOdXZeqdaxg

 

[Tempest UK]

I think the green models, in particular, are clearly aimed at the military/law enforcement/tactical market 😗

ICON WeaponLights, anyone?

Regards,
Tempest

 

[TITAN1833]

Photos of the Icon Rogue 1 with the iconic logo removed:
(you can probably do it with less damage though)

Yes that was a bit extreme

but it opens up the option of sticking your own touch in there a coin or glow powder mixed with epoxy resin :twothumbs

 

[dilbert]

I'll probably get one of these in ICON green (for the high-visibilty factor) to replace my Garrity 9-LED on my desk at work (which replaced my corroded company issued Ray-O-Vac IN2-MS).

I just can't decide between 1AA or 2AA. :thinking:

I hope these are on store shelves soon... I really need to see them in person.

 

[CharlieHo]

I didn't dare read the whole thread... I was still unsure of whether or not SF was claiming the Icon line....

I just got off the phone w/ SF concerning setting my company up as a distributor.. the gentleman I spoke with mentioned the Icon line and seemed to have no reservations implying that it was indeed a SF backed line...


He also mentioned something about a new and improved L1 coming soon :naughty:

 

[Size15's]

I didn't dare read the whole thread... I was still unsure of whether or not SF was claiming the Icon line....

I just got off the phone w/ SF concerning setting my company up as a distributor.. the gentleman I spoke with mentioned the Icon line and seemed to have no reservations implying that it was indeed a SF backed line...


He also mentioned something about a new and improved L1 coming soon :naughty:

Both of these things were not disputed as far as I was aware. But I guess that's what comes from not reading CPF :nana:

 

[dano]

I ran the risk with Ebay, and my pee-green Rogue One arrived...

Quick good/bad:

GOOD
--AA's are available everywhere, so powering it shouldn't be an issue.
--Machining is well done, no sharp edges.
--Nice clickie action.
--Unique green ano'd color (personal preference, I suppose).
--Beam pattern is artifact free and Cree Ring free.

BAD
--Raised switch rubber cover is too tall.
--Light is big in comparison to other AA powered lights.
--Two stage mode troublesome when intermittent light is needed; I don't want to get a low mode immediately after using hi mode.
--Threads were dry; enough to squeek when I took the battery out.
--Warranty support unknown (currently).
--Limited availability (currently).
--Body design may be too radical.

Overall, I like the larger size (anyone willing to mod it to get two CR2's into the Rogue 1?). The body is still a bit odd, and I'm not too sure how practical it is, as debris will get stuck in the ribs, they are deformable under moderate hand pressure, and the edges could be considered sharp to some, even though they're beveled nicely.

Output, I'd guesstimate is correct as advertised. I didn't have any difference in perceivable output between Alkalines, NimH and Lithium AA's. I won't try a 14500, as I don't know if the light could take the increased voltage.

For the price point, I think it's a good light.

-dan

 

[pipspeak]

Funny... seeing review images of the thing it reminded me of something... I racked my brain and then realized it resembles some sort of phaser in Sci-Fi movies, espcially with the fins and intergalactic logo on the bezel

 

[Size15's]

BAD
--Raised switch rubber cover is too tall.

One of it's most welcome features for me.

--Two stage mode troublesome when intermittent light is needed; I don't want to get a low mode immediately after using hi mode.

I agree - I have SureFires such as the L1 for this. I don't think I'm ever going to be comfortable with clickie UI's

--Body design may be too radical.

Perhaps we're showing our age - PK's styling is too hip for us?

Output, I'd guesstimate is correct as advertised. I didn't have any difference in perceivable output between Alkalines, NimH and Lithium AA's. I won't try a 14500, as I don't know if the light could take the increased voltage.

LiAA's make a difference without a doubt!
Both the Rogue 1AA and 2AA can handle LiIon AA's although rechargeables aren't my scene.

 

[Federal LG]

...Both the Rogue 1AA and 2AA can handle LiIon AA's although rechargeables aren't my scene.

Are you sure, Alistair ?

Can I use a rechargeable NiMH AA in my Icon Rogue 1 with no problem ??

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Are you sure, Alistair ?

Can I use a rechargeable NiMH AA in my Icon Rogue 1 with no problem ??

If Al has no problems with primary Lithium AA's then it would work with NiMh's.

Bill

 

[Size15's]

Are you sure, Alistair ?

Can I use a rechargeable NiMH AA in my Icon Rogue 1 with no problem ??

Yep - if you can buy rechargeable AA batteries where the ICON lights are intended to be sold then you can use 'em.

Some of the more exotic AA-sized LiIon batteries CPF members seem to find will push the Rogue 2AA hard for a short while but that's part of the excitement right?

Alastair 😎

 

[Federal LG]

Oh, sorry, Alastair... :thumbsup:

 

[Size15's]

Cheers!
:wave:

 

[Nyctophiliac]

Funny... seeing review images of the thing it reminded me of something... I racked my brain and then realized it resembles some sort of phaser in Sci-Fi movies, espcially with the fins and intergalactic logo on the bezel

It reminds me of Michael York's gun in the 1976 film 'Logan's Run' Only his is matt black and has four flanges not three.

Oh, and also no evil eye logo.

Be lucky...