Update from Armytek

[LessDark]

I just noticed that Armytek has updated their pictures for their Tiara series.
Am I the only one who don't really like what I see? I mean, are they not a bit too bulky?
Maybe I'm just a bit spoiled from Zebralight's headlamps...
I was really looking forward to the new headlamps from Armytek, and I really liked the look of th.e Wizard.
What are your thoughts?
Guess we'll just have to see...

 

[TurboBlaster]

I agree it looks rather fugly

I have the Xtar H1 and Nitecore HC50. In terms of appearance, they are both sleek and futuristic

I also have the Armytek Wizard, but it could take some design hints from Xtar and Nitecore

 

[davidt1]

I care more about functions than look. I was looking forward to the Tiara Pro, but it doesn't look like I will be buying it because it looks like it doesn't have a clip. Yeah, I said clip. If my Zebralight H51w/H52w don't come with a clip, I wouldn't have bought them. It's just the way I use my lights.

Anyway, more info is needed on the Tiara Pro.

 

[Beacon of Light]

Here I was hoping this was the update for the Wizard for v1.5. Is that ever going to happen? It's been almost 4-5 months since it's release already. Are there really people here that sent their lights back to China and are waiting without a light for over 3 months now?

 

[Kilroytheknifesnob]

I hope they adjust the design more toward an EDC pocket carry light than "just a headlamp." It needs to be smoothed out a bit, the switch recessed, and a pocket clip added. There's a lot of potential there, and I really would like to buy one. It's the details that will determine how successful this product becomes.

Does anyone have any insight into the UI scheme this would use?

 

[jcs0001]

I've just ordered the Armytek Tiara A1 Pro XM-L2 although I couldn't get as much detail about the light levels as I would like. I expect it will take about 6 weeks (I'm in Canada). Once I get it if there haven't been any reviews I'll do a short non technical review. It seems like there aren't any reviews to date - I've searched the net a few times.

The specs on Armytek's site do indicate that it has a removable clip.

John.

 

[jcs0001]

My armytek tiara has now been shipped and I received further info from Armytek as to the specs. They are as follows:


Maximal light output: 950 LED lumens (powered by 14500 battery)
Beam distance: 40m
LED: Cree XM-L2 U2 LED
Tint: Cool White 5500K
Optics: TIR-optics
Stabilization of constant brightness regardless of frost and low battery voltage: FULL
Hotspot: 70 ° Spill: 120 °
Power source: 1xAA / 1x14500
Li-Ion Output levels and runtimes (powered by AA battery): 550 lm (30min), 250 lm (1h 10min), 85 lm (4h), 12 lm (30h), 2 lm (240h), 0.1 lm (100d), 2 Strobes
Number of modes: 8
Type of mode switching: Side switch

John.

 

[TEEJ]

Tiara? Really?

Maybe the pretty pretty princess light would be better?

:D

I have the wizard and like it, but these names now are putting me off.

:D

 

[jcs0001]

I hope that they at least tie the package in a pretty ribbon:laughing:

I noticed that the armytek website now has the instruction manual for the Tiara pro available for download - don't think it was there when I looked a week or more ago.

John.

 

[rotncore]

I also have the A1 Pro and a C1 Pro on order. I had an order in for a Spark light from a dealer that was showing stock when I ordered, but somehow the stock disappeared and my order was delayed for over a month, so I cancelled and went with the ArmyTeks. I'll do a quick review, or maybe I can arrange to loan them out to Selfbuilt since I think he lives nearby.