Help with HID flashlight choice??

I would like a recommendation on a compact 35w HID flasklight. I would like 3500lumens, and compact.
any recommendations?

You may want to consider the 35 or 40-watt Polarion X1.

http://www.polarion-store.com/pd_polarion_x1.cfm

ledebuhr1 said:

I would like a recommendation on a compact 35w HID flasklight. I would like 3500lumens, and compact.
any recommendations?

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About the maximum lumens possible at 35W is 3200.

The Polarion X1 is a 40W 4000 lumen masterpiece but expensive
https://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=87&products_id=415

The Xeray is made in a 35W and 3200 lumens
http://xevision.com/hid_searchlights.html

The Acro RL-11 is a great light value
http://xevision.com/hid_searchlights.html

The soon to be released L35 from Battery Junction will probably be the best value priced, 35W, li-ion light available at around $325. It should be available in 4-6 weeks.
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/193703

Thanks, are the ones that G&P makes any good? I have heard that they had quality issues when they first cam out, but do they still?
They seem to offer a lot of light for the money.

ledebuhr1 said:

Thanks, are the ones that G&P makes any good? I have heard that they had quality issues when they first cam out, but do they still?
They seem to offer a lot of light for the money.

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The G&P lights have a terrible track record and their newest light seems to be even worse than their first. I would avoid them like an anti-personnel mine.....

If you like the conventional flashlight form factor at around that price range the Microfire K3500R is magnitudes better. Just know that although it's spec'd at 3500 lumens it isn't. It's closer to 2700-2800 lumens and has a 6000+K color temperature. https://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=63&products_id=321

I was careful in that all of the other lights I mentioned and linked were 4200K-4300K temperature which is far superior.

I reccoment the 35 watt HID on sale here