Opinions welcome on next light options....

I was looking for a light at is a bit larger than typical size of some of my "tactical" lights (ie Tk11 or the M20).

I was looking at the Raidfire Spear

https://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=93&products_id=508

or Deree DBS V2
http://www.dereelight.com/dbsv2.htm


This is not an EDC. I was looking for something with more throw.

What others should I be considering?

I would consider it as long as the price is close to these two lights?

I am not too absolute on many options. I would like momentary mode and a rechargable cell option.... preferrably 18650.

um.. those two links are the same

fix the DBS link


I'm sure it isn't in the same quality group but DX (at least used to) has a light called the "Super Far Thrower" in 2X18650 format.

let me go find it......

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3356

It's only a P4 but someone mentions the WF-800 in a review as being Q5 and same beam profile.....but I went and it says P4 also.
WF-800 is also muti mode but no indication of memory :green:

Perhaps you just like expensive lights (me too :twothumbs just don't have the money) but it seems like the "super far thrower" could be upgraded to a R2 and perhaps a different driver, like the one in sku 11074, for less than 1/2 the price.

I've used DX 2X18500 lights and they aren't too awful in size.
Seems like that sku 3356 has a larger 52 mm (mag size) bezel diameter though......... ok that might be a deal breaker.........

anyway... hope you like whatever you get.
Good luck.

oops...fixed that link


I certainly like the price of the light you mention much better. As longs as the light is of good quality ....cheaper the better.

Thank you for the link. I read a comment on the light and they mention it is comparable to this light:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4542

Seem to be very similar. I definately like the prices.

This one seems like would out throw both...

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15572

Anyone have any feed back on this Ultrafire WF-1000L?

Greyhound said:

I certainly like the price of the light you mention much better. As longs as the light is of good quality ....cheaper the better.

Click to expand...

I built one for a friend who hunts alot and isn't allowed to use a light, but possesion of a "ordinary flashlight" is OK.
I replaced the emitter with a Q5, driver with..... um... maybe the one that's in sku 11074 @DX.... and put a clickie in the tail.

Current tailswitch is a momentary/twist for on.

You won't find the quality to be surefire or anything, and I believe the light benefits GREATLY from some upgrades, but it seemed to be a rugged light and he is quite happy with it.

The body is very similar to a WF-500 which I currently own.
It has provided quite some amount of good service and was carried on a duty belt for at least 1 year.

I haven't gone to look for the driver/switch/emitter yet a DX but maybe someone else can make suggestions.

Greyhound said:

Thank you for the link. I read a comment on the light and they mention it is comparable to this light:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4542

Seem to be very similar. I definately like the prices.

Click to expand...

I don't know, and none of the reviews/questions state if this has memory.
A multi mode light without memory sucks. :green:
Emitter isn't any better either.
I've never tried half presses (changing modes) with this kind of switch.
Might look around for multi mode twisty threads if you really want to keep that switch with modes.
For $10 more you could "roll your own" so to speak.

Greyhound said:

this one seems like would out throw both...


http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15572

Anyone have any feed back on this Ultrafire WF-1000L?

Click to expand...

you can see by the beamshot that the hotspot is VERY large
NOT a thrower

your original suggestions were throwers
the P7 should be really bright, but in no general direction

From what I have read, if you want the ultimate thrower you can't go wrong with the DBS V2.

I have a Tiablo A9 on the way, which is supposed to be pretty good too, plus it is half the price of the DBS

TimAckerman said:

From what I have read, if you want the ultimate thrower you can't go wrong with the DBS V2.

I have a Tiablo A9 on the way, which is supposed to be pretty good too, plus it is half the price of the DBS

Click to expand...

This one here right?

http://www.batteryjunction.com/tiablo-a9.html

Looks like a contender. Where did you get yours from? batteryjunction seems to be out of them.

I bought one from Kai domain:

http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1101

Beware, the customer service can be pretty bad and the delivery time can be a few weeks. I bought one from them and I am pretty happy with it. Great thrower.

RocketTomato said:

I bought one from Kai domain:

http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1101

Beware, the customer service can be pretty bad and the delivery time can be a few weeks. I bought one from them and I am pretty happy with it. Great thrower.

Click to expand...

Price seems good real good. But shy away from sources that do not have good reps. Is there any other sources that have some is stock?

How about this? It should throw further then all the above mentioned lights.

The A9 is available at other place, but at a higher price.

Gunner12 said:

How about this? It should throw further then all the above mentioned lights.

The A9 is available at other place, but at a higher price.

Click to expand...

Yes, that is an ultimate thrower. However, I am not comfortable spending that kind of money on a light produced without a company involved in production. I commend the producer on the product, but just not an option for me. Mean no offense to anyone. I realize I may be missing out.

Greyhound said:

This one here right?

http://www.batteryjunction.com/tiablo-a9.html

Looks like a contender. Where did you get yours from? batteryjunction seems to be out of them.

Click to expand...

I picked mine up from here http://kit-tronics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=3293&cat=174&page=1

Looks like they still have a few with a smooth reflector and quite a few with the orange peel reflector

Competitive price too

TimAckerman said:

I picked mine up from here http://kit-tronics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=3293&cat=174&page=1

Looks like they still have a few with a smooth reflector and quite a few with the orange peel reflector

Competitive price too

Click to expand...

Nice price. Well, I am starting to lean the A9 direction. Any spear lovers want to make a case? Tiablo have the further throw of the two?:thinking:

The Spear has around 3000 something more lux then the A9.