ThruNite Catapult SST-50 Thrower Review: Pics, Comparisons, Beamshots, and more

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Greg G said:
Nice looking light. I too would prefer to have one output, wide open. I could always swap in a HipCC or a SharkBuck for that. :naughty:
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Greg G, when you initially push the forward clicky partially or all the way (to lock the light in the on position) the light ALWAYS comes on in the high mode.

It IS a "one output wide open" if you CHOOSE it to be so.
 
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BigT504 said:
First off thanks to CSSHIH for the review and Thrunite for following.



"The only functional thing I don't care much for in the light is the switch (UI). I was expecting a "soft touch" to cycle modes, but you must cycle the switch completely to switch modes. With this type of switch I think a memory would be nice".


HI BigT504, UNLESS there is something wrong with your cat's switch a "soft touch" (partial button depress) will allow the unit to "cycle through the four modes. When you reach the mode you want you press all the way to lock the unit into that particular mode.

This may take a little practice till you get the feel of this superb torch.
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ateallthepies said:
"D wolf, I am unsure if the base is seated flat but even if it isn't I ain't sending it back to the states as I don't have a problem at the ranges this will be used at. I too have a yellow flower petal like pattern corona when shone on a close wall but I don't shine on close walls often"!

"So far 9/10 score from me. Would have got a 10 if the LED was centred and a lower low was present".





Steve, when shone at close range on a white wall my cat also shows a slight "yellow flower petal like pattern" with my supplied smooth reflector.

But on my beamshot this slight "pattern" is NOT AN EVEN corona but rather extends out from about 250 degrees from the circumference of the center hot spot. As you stated, yes I believe this is caused by a very MINUTE missalignment of the LED in relationship to the exact center of the reflector.

I also believe that IF the LED was perfectly centered (to within fractions of a milimeter) a slight pattern/corona would still exist but it would be fairly EVEN all around the hot spots circumference.

Personally it does not bother me as in real world use I can not even detect this little pattern and would not have known it existed till I shone the light (on a white wall) inside my home.

If this "pattern" bothers you you can order an OP reflector which will smooth/feather out the well defined hot spot (which will then blend in with the yellowish pattern)with no (or insignificant) loss of throw.

Enjoy your superb CAT.
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hi everyone, i just bought a catapult but when i recieved it i noticed that it already had the OP reflector installed. i bought it from goinggear.com, i emailed him about it not having the smooth reflector, and he said he did not realize that there were different versions since that is what the manufacturer sent him without any options in ordering and he would try to get me right one if i wanted it. well that was a week and a half ago and still haven't got a reply and truthfully i just wanna see what this light is capable of lol. so my question is, has anyone else recieved there catapult with the OP reflector or am i just unlucky and how/where can i get the smooth reflector it's supposed to come with?

thanks for any help... and great review on the light!
 
floyd831 said:
hi everyone, i just bought a catapult but when i recieved it i noticed that it already had the OP reflector installed. i bought it from goinggear.com, i emailed him about it not having the smooth reflector, and he said he did not realize that there were different versions since that is what the manufacturer sent him without any options in ordering and he would try to get me right one if i wanted it. well that was a week and a half ago and still haven't got a reply and truthfully i just wanna see what this light is capable of lol. so my question is, has anyone else recieved there catapult with the OP reflector or am i just unlucky and how/where can i get the smooth reflector it's supposed to come with?

thanks for any help... and great review on the light!
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My guess is that you are going to have to contact ThruNite to get an SMO reflector as the SMO reflectors are the default in all the new lights that are being produced. A couple of online vendors, like batteryjunction.com, carry the OP reflector. But they don't have SMO reflectors for sale as I'm guessing it's not a very common need to have to replace the reflector unless you want to go to a different type.
 
OK, but can we get the LED in a white tint? The Green tint is not the best tint that we can have in my line of work.

Thanks

James

Kansas City Power and Light
 
At ThruNite's site Catapult description we can read:
... The Catapult is easy to use; it offers 3 levels of output: High > Medium > Low > Strobe. To cycle through the modes simply 'soft' or 'half' press the tailcap mounted power switch until you reach the desired level or mode then click through to lock on to that level. The Catapult is predictable and will always start on high.

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I would like to be sure about how it works. Does it memorize the last mode? or Will it always start on High?

An additional question: What does IPX-68 Water/Dust Resistance mean? I did a google search and didn't find a description for this specification IPX-68.
 
linterno said:
At ThruNite's site Catapult description we can read:I would like to be sure about how it works. Does it memorize the last mode? or Will it always start on High?

An additional question: What does IPX-68 Water/Dust Resistance mean? I did a google search and didn't find a description for this specification IPX-68.
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I think ThruNite have been too busy making Catapult's to update the website to the final shipping spec. There is no memory, it is designed as a searchlight and it always comes on at high.

As for IPX-68, no such thing. There is IP68 or IPX8 so I'm not sure which ThruNite mean here. I can tell you it is very well built and sealed.

Olef
 
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linterno said:
At ThruNite's site Catapult description we can read:I would like to be sure about how it works. Does it memorize the last mode? or Will it always start on High?

An additional question: What does IPX-68 Water/Dust Resistance mean? I did a google search and didn't find a description for this specification IPX-68.
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Dear Linterno:

It start always at high output. prepare for on 🙂 No memorize.

It is IPX-8. it is type mistake!

Thanks
 
I've used my Catapult on duty for the past few weeks. It's an amazing light. The overall construction, beam quality, and light output are second to none. Mine came stock with the SMO reflector. Congratulations to ThruNite for creating a great product, standing behind it, and listening to suggestions.

Earlier in the thread some had the concern that the light was coming without lubricant on the threads or O-rings. Mine came to my door pre-lubed. Apparently ThruNite listened to that suggestion as well. I'm impressed.

The only concern I've had is that on occasion the full cycle (full click) of the switch doesn't switch the light to constant on like it should. I have to cycle the switch a few times to get it to operate normally. It's a rare problem, but it does indicate a possible issue with switch reliability. If it becomes a problem, I'll just switch the existing out with the spare that ThruNite sends with their light.

If you are looking for carrying solutions for the light, I use a flashlight ring on my belt. I've always used flashlight / large baton rings for larger lights. It works perfect. Get the polymer rings that come in black to prevent scratching the light.

Also, for anyone wanting to know more about the International Protocol Rating: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code
I'm guessing the Catapult is both IPX8 and IP68 to be technically correct.
 
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I just received four 18650 batteries and charged them up. When I put them in my Catapult and try to turn them on it goes directly to strobe. In fact the modes are as follows:

strobe, medium, low strobe.

I made sure the battery contacts are clean too.

Could this be some sort of issue with them being "protected" cells?
 
tigers2007 said:
I just received four 18650 batteries and charged them up. When I put them in my Catapult and try to turn them on it goes directly to strobe. In fact the modes are as follows:

strobe, medium, low strobe.

I made sure the battery contacts are clean too.

Could this be some sort of issue with them being "protected" cells?
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I've used AW 18650 protected cells in my Catapult since day one. I get high, med, low, strobe in that order. There is no low strobe. You may have a light problem I'm afraid.

Olef
 
I would use a multimeter to test the voltages of each of your cells to make sure you don't have a bad one. Then replace the switch with the replacement that comes with the Catapult and see if that works. Hopefully it's not a bad torch.
 
Good thrower!I like the throw,but it's too big,not suitable for carry.I want to buy one light both small and throw...😉
 
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