Recent content by WYlightGUY

fenix-store
  1. W

    What was the last LED light you purchased and why?

    A Sofirn SC31Pro in 5000K at the recommendation of another member. My first 18650 light. It is great. I am strongly considering a Emisar D4Sv2 dual channel now.
  2. W

    21700 or 18650 - just starting out

    Thanks for the MH10 recommendation. I did not realize it can utilize 18650 and 21700 batteries. One newb question regarding batteries: What is the difference/importance of "protected" vs "non-protected" cells. Are they interchangeable?
  3. W

    21700 or 18650 - just starting out

    Yes! This info is tremendous. I am looking hard at the D4K dual channel 21700. Just trying to determine the best choice of throw and flood emitters available as options on the build website. Right now the W2 6000k (throw) and 519a 4500 domed (flood) are my front runners. Does anyone have...
  4. W

    21700 or 18650 - just starting out

    Great info, I appreciate it! Is there a source that compares all these emitter types and can help newbies narrow down a good neutral tint, and nice CRI? The emissar build page lists several options (SST, E21a, LH351D, W1, W2, etc). Likewise the Convoy has different choices dependent upon...
  5. W

    21700 or 18650 - just starting out

    Thanks for the replies, everyone. It appears starting with the 21700 is a good choice. Now to find a torch that fits my criteria. I don't need "melt rocks levels" (I like that). Maybe 1000-1500 OTF max (a guess here as I have no experience with that kind of power). I know I would only need...
  6. W

    21700 or 18650 - just starting out

    I am a novice flashaholic, having a few original Quarks, ZLs, and a MDC. These are all AA lights which I love. In another thread I asked about finding a 5-6" long ~1" diam woods/trails light with more power. Something floody enough for no tunnel vision, but enough throw to ID things @...
  7. W

    Nitecore MH12v2 for trail walking/emergencies

    Thanks, everyone, for the help. Wow. There are so many choices. The rotary heads are an amazing idea.
  8. W

    Nitecore MH12v2 for trail walking/emergencies

    Thanks Hook, You are absolutely right about tunnel vision. I am thinking your idea of a 55/300 lum general settings in a "floody" hand held is very good. I am guessing the bump up to High would provide the extra "throw" needed to ID targets at distance, and/or blind attackers (feral or...
  9. W

    Nitecore MH12v2 for trail walking/emergencies

    Hi 3, thanks for your reply. When I was recommended the HoundDog or WildCat, I immediately thought those were physically bigger than I wanted to carry. I would prefer something 4-6" long with a diameter of 1" or so. I don't want a large diameter head/police baton style light. I would like...
  10. W

    Nitecore MH12v2 for trail walking/emergencies

    I am a novice light aficionado, having a couple original Quarks, Zebralights, and one MDC 2A. I am looking for another light to carry when out walking in the rural/suburban area where I live. I have been surprised by animals (coyote, fox, raccoon and something bigger I could not ID) and...
  11. W

    WTB: Malkoff Hound Dog or Elzetta Bravo/Charlie

    I was wondering about this "film removal" on the Wildcat as well. I would like a torch that is 90% of the time a great trail illuminator (which I suppose means more floody than throwy), but have the ability to ID objects at distance/blind surprise attackers. Something having just a few...
  12. W

    WTB: Malkoff Hound Dog or Elzetta Bravo/Charlie

    Thanks for the advice, Dave. I would not mind exploring other manufacturers. I had no idea about Emisar ( I just read about it). I like the fact the owner is a real flashaholic. I also would not mind having a smaller form factor, even sacrificing a little performance for a more 'carryable'...
  13. W

    WTB: Malkoff Hound Dog or Elzetta Bravo/Charlie

    Thanks for the replies. I had not considered the wildcat as I thought it was only flood light. It is basically a Hound Dog with a diffuser film on the lens? Whichever I choose I really need a good mix of flood and throw for trail illumination (90% of the time), and identification for the...
  14. W

    WTB: Malkoff Hound Dog or Elzetta Bravo/Charlie

    List, I am a novice light aficionado, having a couple original Quarks, Zebralights, and one MDC 2A. Now I am looking for another light to carry when out walking in the rural/suburban area where I live. I have been surprised by animals (coyote, fox, raccoon and something bigger I could not...
  15. W

    Malkoff/Zebra Lumens question

    I received my MDC 2AA over the weekend. It really is built like a tank, with the same form factor as my Quark 2AA Tactical. The soft/hard press tail button interface is great. I like the light a lot and it is going in my BOB. That said, I contacted Zebra and they have a 5-10 day backlog on...
See more

Latest posts

Top