May 4, 2005 #1 J JBL14 Newly Enlightened Joined Dec 28, 2004 Messages 45 I have a T3 and like its throw, but how does it compare with an L5 in that regard? I'm sorta leaning toward buying an L5.
I have a T3 and like its throw, but how does it compare with an L5 in that regard? I'm sorta leaning toward buying an L5.
May 4, 2005 #2 elgarak Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Jul 30, 2004 Messages 1,045 Location Florida According to Quickbeam's Throw Chart, the T3 (~46) outthrows the L5 (~37). However, the L5, since using a Luxeon V, has twice the overall output, and much more sidespill.
According to Quickbeam's Throw Chart, the T3 (~46) outthrows the L5 (~37). However, the L5, since using a Luxeon V, has twice the overall output, and much more sidespill.
May 4, 2005 #3 S scudinc Enlightened Joined Dec 16, 2004 Messages 534 Location Cesshole on the Potomac My T3 has significantly better throw than my friend's L5. You should really consider the L6 if throw is what you want.
My T3 has significantly better throw than my friend's L5. You should really consider the L6 if throw is what you want.
May 4, 2005 #4 L Lexus Enlightened Joined Jan 14, 2003 Messages 363 Location Germany You should also take a look at the Aleph 3 in the McGizmo forum. It has less total output than the L5 and L6 but throws better.
You should also take a look at the Aleph 3 in the McGizmo forum. It has less total output than the L5 and L6 but throws better.
May 4, 2005 #5 J JBL14 Newly Enlightened Joined Dec 28, 2004 Messages 45 Thanks to all for the feedback. I'll find out more about the Aleph 3...
May 4, 2005 #6 M MrMom Enlightened Joined May 1, 2002 Messages 724 Location Tonawanda NY I would rather give up my T3 but I'm keeping the L5. The L5's combination of throw, flood and sheer volume is just right.
I would rather give up my T3 but I'm keeping the L5. The L5's combination of throw, flood and sheer volume is just right.
May 4, 2005 #7 3 357 Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Jan 15, 2004 Messages 1,951 Location usa [ QUOTE ] MrMom said: I would rather give up my T3 but I'm keeping the L5. The L5's combination of throw, flood and sheer volume is just right. [/ QUOTE ] Agreed 100 percent!
[ QUOTE ] MrMom said: I would rather give up my T3 but I'm keeping the L5. The L5's combination of throw, flood and sheer volume is just right. [/ QUOTE ] Agreed 100 percent!