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    A better (floody) snake light?

    I was not aware of the malkoffs, thanks. As for rattlesnakes, they definitely scare me more than copperheads. Copperheads are much more likely to bite without warning if you get within reach, but I think people almost never die from copperhead bites since the venom is weaker. One of my...
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    Finally after no perefect match, Fenix has met every need. FD41

    Well, I think the tint and CRI would not be right for my needs, but I would like to see some out shots at various distances of the focusing in actino. Are you familiar with the old maglites and how they performed? Is the focusing any better than that?
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    A better (floody) snake light?

    Thanks everyone. I appreciate the replies. Yes, I've been thinking the 4000K "c" versions might make more sense even though I don't normally like yellow-ish lights (though better than green tint). I'm also considering the Mk IV SC600 lights. I'm looking forward to the first reviews and...
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    A better (floody) snake light?

    The last couple of years we've encountered snakes (copperheads) in our backyard. Previously, they were only a problem walking on the streets and sidewalks of our neighborhood. If on the street, any floody flashlight (or even a not so floody one) is more than adequate to avoid getting too close...
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    Fenix PD35 or Nitecore P12 or Klarus ST11/ST2C?

    I was referring to the feel of the light in my hand and the lack of any obvious imperfections or manufacturing errors. The LED is well centered and the tint of the light looks good to me (no pink, green, blue or yellow..at least not to my eyes). I wasn't comparing it to the thrunite or nitecore...
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    Fenix PD35 or Nitecore P12 or Klarus ST11/ST2C?

    I recently bought a PD35 as my first 18650 powered light. I can confirm that the build quality seems excellent and that holding it does not feel awkward or uncomfortable at all. In fact, I think I prefer the slightly thicker body as compared to AA powered lights. Knurling is enough to keep a...
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    Flickering eagletac rescue?

    Sorry, I missed the part about the cells. I'm using eneloops. When it was flickering, changing or topping off the cells did not seem to make any difference. I think I can say, after using the light for walks around the neighborhood this past week, that cleaning the threads definitely seems to...
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    Flickering eagletac rescue?

    I have not tried that yet. If it continues to flicker, I may try that before sending it in for repair. Thanks.
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    Flickering eagletac rescue?

    Yes, after the guy at lightjunction pointed out I had forgotten about the end-cap connection (I had only cleaned the floating contact pins that face the head, duh!) I cleaned the bare metal portion of the threads and end-cap connection. So far, so good, but sometimes in the past it would work...
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    Flickering eagletac rescue?

    I have an EagleTac GX25A3 which I was very pleased with initially, but which quickly became unreliable. The light would flicker and sometimes turn off completely for no reason. It became a shelf queen. I should have returned it or sent it in for warranty service, but didn't. Recently, while...
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    Eagletac GX25A3

    A few weeks ago I stopped by Light Junction (their office is not too far from where I work) with the intention of buying a Zebralight SC52. When I went in I discovered they had an in-store display of several different lights including the GX25A3. I picked it up and played with it some. Even...
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    Eagletac GX25A3

    I am considering adding a new light to my collection. I like the zebralights and also like very much the JetBeam PA40. However, I have often thought I'd like to have an EagleTac light. What puts me off is not the UI, but the output levels. A light that goes from 10 to 300 (or even 185) is a LOT...
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    Which is floodier, LD41 or PA40?

    Well, I received the JetBeam several days ago. Love it! It is indeed a floody beam with a VERY bright spill. I wanted something that would do an even better job of lighting up my back yard than the Fenix LD20 does, and the PA40 certainly fits the bill. I bought the cool white (T6) version with...
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    Which is floodier, LD41 or PA40?

    Thanks to everyone for the information. I think I will go with the PA40. I've been interested in trying a JetBeam, so this is a good chance to do that. One thing that confuses me is the reflector. I have seen some say it is orange peel (which I think I might prefer) others that it is smooth...
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    Which is floodier, LD41 or PA40?

    Hi. I am trying to decide between the Fenix LD41 and the Jetbeam PA40. I prefer a floody beam. I am not that interested in throw. I want to light up MY yard not my neighbor's yard, if you get what I mean. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has compared these two side by side? Does anyone have...
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