THE LOUNGE 2023

[LumenTodd]

It's been a while since I checked in here, my wife was diagnosed with cancer early last year. I quit my job to care for her and we decided to move to Scottsdale to be close to her physicians. This past year+ has been a roller coaster and has taken me away from my flashlight hobby but things do seem different here on the forums. Keep posting Vinh, we are still around bud, just a bit quiet lately.

 

[Mister Ed]

I have a light from Vinh. I carry it daily on my early morning walks. Works well. I hope he will continue to post. We have to make decisions best for our situation in life.

 

[KITROBASKIN]

Yes, not sure how many members here saw Vinh´s threads; a lot of informative posts mixed in there, certainly with regard to emitters.
CPF member twistedraven is another person who has great knowledge and perspective. Wishing he would weigh in.

 

[knucklegary]

With times like they are, considering Vinh's young family, might be a good time to think about a job that offers future security for him and his family.
I can't imagine modding flashlights will ever gain him enough security for comfortable retirement..

But what do I know, I'm only a stupid biker

 

[Skylumen]

ONE-OFF Acebeam H30vn Headlamp V SPEC R

• Primary LED: XHP50.3 HI 4500K 90CRI = Extra throw over factory 70.2 HD with much improved beam and HCRI while lowering overall heat output
• 1st Secondary: Nichia 519a 4500K DD 90CRI = Warmer 3500K tint with more forward lumen
• 2nd Secondary: SST10 UV 365nm = Even if you don't have a real use for UV its fun
• Check out the beam shots to see how well rounded this headlight is
• 21700 5100mAh included for serious long working time
• Some time has passed and I still think this is the best long runtime headlamp in existence
• Built in USB-C charging
• Spare 21700 cells here
• Cons: A bit hefty so its not suitable for running.

 

[Skylumen]

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Normal Versions Here Polished neck with "47" logo preserved polished Ti body AHC pocket clip "Worn Down" polished head SFT40 6500K Max Output & Throw Performance User Programable DriverVN4 Timeless EDC Excellent beam and tint Cons: 16340 cells runtime + "V54" Engraving+ Extended Warranty+...

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[Skylumen]

ONE-OFF LM10vn Ti Triple Warm HCRI
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• Sand blasted and hand polished
• Rounded front and rear edges
• HC pocket clip
• Triple 2700K DeDome 90CRI = Throws the best Warm light
• Triple clear throw optics
• Recommended 18650 here
• Cons: Ti bad at handling heat, large clip, bit hefty and slippery

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[Skylumen]

Valeno Design Titanium Box Cutter CircuitVN Edition

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[Chauncey Gardiner]

ONE-OFF 47 Goliath V SPEC ;-)

Normal Versions Here Polished neck with "47" logo preserved polished Ti body AHC pocket clip "Worn Down" polished head SFT40 6500K Max Output & Throw Performance User Programable DriverVN4 Timeless EDC Excellent beam and tint Cons: 16340 cells runtime + "V54" Engraving+ Extended Warranty+...

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Please provide some details on the performance. I'm trying to talk myself into one.

 

[Skylumen]

Please provide some details on the performance. I'm trying to talk myself into on

At 2s its 1500Lumen and 30Kcd. Impressive for soemthing like this.

 

[Skylumen]

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[Skylumen]

2.7.23 Nam Nguyễn

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

CONGRATULATIONS! That's wonderful news. All our best to mother and child!

 

[KITROBASKIN]

Wonderful!

 

[kashmir]

Congratulations Vinh!

 

[Skylumen]

I am so happy I skip everywhere like a little girl

 

[globen6]

Thank you! I did plan to drop involvement here at CPF if there are not enough interest. We will see how things play out in the coming days.

Stay. Just started the lighting hunt and hate to hear the grandfathers are going away.

 

[Skylumen]

 

[bobfa]

For me, I am seeing a resurgence. I have replaced several older flashlights and have expanded my use cases. I need more light as I get older! I see indications of infrastructure failures and the need to be better prepared.

I think some UI systems are too complex and need a level-headed hand to fix them.
I do not understand why we cannot always have good color rendition.
An overstatement in lumins or battery performance seems to be growing.

We need folks with a long-term sense here!

 

[Skylumen]

If you ever held a 1oz gold coin you will realized how massive this LED MBPCB is. Surely the thickest and heftiest yet.