jetbeam pro 3 IBS discontinued? wtb now?

dtx · Jan 21, 2009

i was trying to buy the jetbeam jet3 pro ibs and went to the bugoutusa website and was unable to find it
i emailed them and they say that model has been replaced with the M
so i assume they mean that jetbeam is no longer producing this model? is that correct? if so, do u guys know any reputable dealer to buy this brand new used from?

vb14 · Jan 21, 2009

Saw this in another thread. You might want to check it out.

phantom23 · Jan 21, 2009

vb14 said:
Saw this in another thread. You might want to check it out.

They don't have Jet-III Pro, ST and Ultra only. You can find a few on eBay.

StarHalo · Jan 21, 2009

If you're going for an everyday/general use light, the ST makes more sense as it has a more balanced flood/throw beam and more pocketable form factor. If you don't need a thrower, it's worth looking in to.

dtx · Jan 21, 2009

StarHalo said:
If you're going for an everyday/general use light, the ST makes more sense as it has a more balanced flood/throw beam and more pocketable form factor. If you don't need a thrower, it's worth looking in to.

i really want a thrower, if i cann't get the jet 3 pro ibs, i am considering the jet 3 pro ultra

bluecrow76 · Jan 21, 2009

It would appear that the Ultra is the same thing as the PRO, with the options of an 18650 only circuit or a broad voltage circuit. The clip looks different... reversible. Am I missing anything else? It looks like it has the same interface.

StarHalo · Jan 21, 2009

The Ultra is a super-thrower, along the lines of a Dereelight. If you're looking for maximum throw, you're in the right place.

bluecrow76 · Jan 21, 2009

StarHalo said:
the ST makes more sense as it has a more balanced flood/throw beam and more pocketable form factor

The ONLY downside of the ST, IMHO, is that the beam is quite ringy, but the fact that its an EDC-able thrower makes up for it for me.

phantom23 · Jan 21, 2009

StarHalo said:
The Ultra is a super-thrower, along the lines of a Dereelight. If you're looking for maximum throw, you're in the right place.

No it's not. Theoretically it should be because it has bigger and deeper reflector. But something went wrong and it's only a little bit better than Pro (but bulkier). Real throwers like Spear or DBS beat it easily.

richardcpf · Jan 21, 2009

I think that 18650-only version is out of stock and they are implementing a wide range circuity just like the Ultra. Hope we can have a wide voltage range III pro ibs.

bluecrow76 · Jan 21, 2009

richardcpf said:
I think that 18650-only version is out of stock and they are implementing a wide range circuity just like the Ultra. Hope we can have a wide voltage range III pro ibs.

I just went to Bugout's website and added all four possible configurations of the Ultra (broad voltage & 18650 only, OP & SMO reflector) to the cart without it complaining about anything being out of stock.

Outdoors Fanatic · Jan 21, 2009

dtx said:
i was trying to buy the jetbeam jet3 pro ibs and went to the bugoutusa website and was unable to find it
i emailed them and they say that model has been replaced with the M
so i assume they mean that jetbeam is no longer producing this model? is that correct? if so, do u guys know any reputable dealer to buy this brand new used from?

Are you sure it was discontinued? All Jetbeam models seem to be available from Bug Out Gear.

dtx · Jan 22, 2009

richardcpf said:
I think that 18650-only version is out of stock and they are implementing a wide range circuity just like the Ultra. Hope we can have a wide voltage range III pro ibs.

if they have a wide range voltage on the III pro ultra, does that mean it is not regulated and my light will get dimmer and dimmer instead of keeping a constant light output and than just going out?

bluecrow76 · Jan 22, 2009

dtx said:
if they have a wide range voltage on the III pro ultra, does that mean it is not regulated and my light will get dimmer and dimmer instead of keeping a constant light output and than just going out?

Correct. If you use the wide range voltage light with 2xCR123 you would most likely get a flatter regulation, whereas a single 18650 would be sloping.

dtx · Jan 22, 2009

bluecrow76 said:
Correct. If you use the wide range voltage light with 2xCR123 you would most likely get a flatter regulation, whereas a single 18650 would be sloping.

so for constant light output i should go with the 18650 option only than right? thanks

dtx · Jan 22, 2009

Outdoors Fanatic said:
Are you sure it was discontinued? All Jetbeam models seem to be available from Bug Out Gear.

yes, i thought so too but it seems the jetbeam pro III IBS is the only one not shown on their page and they confirmed by email that it is discontinued

bluecrow76 · Jan 22, 2009

dtx said:
so for constant light output i should go with the 18650 option only than right? thanks

Yep! If you take a look at the reviews selfbuilt did on the various Jetbeam lights, his runtime graphs will show you the runtime profile on various levels:

Jet III PRO ST
Jet II & III PRO IBS

EDIT: Also take a look at his thrower review. The runtime profile of the Lumapower MRV, DBS 2SM and Tiablo A9 are what you would expect from a broad voltage regulator.

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