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Lumintop GTvn Mini - Baby Ultra Thrower

Guitartec

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Does anyone know what firmware rev they're up to on the GT Mini? I just bought a 1.2 NW GT Mini on Nealsgadgets.com and was wondering if I got old stock. It was only $40. so I'm not complaining, jus wonderin'.

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What comparably sized (50mm or less headsize) oslon/sst led throwers do you guys prefer over the GTmini? Other than the D1S emisar... that thing is so ugly haha.
 
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If you want small and throw donÂ't overlook considering the Skylumen Delta. I have some size comparison shots in the preorder thread. I think he only has a couple left. It puts both those you mention to shame.

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https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sh...s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=446123&share_type=t

Thanks but I've already purchased (and gifted to a friend) my u21vn. It was just too big and heavy to carry in a jacket pocket on a regular basis, I'm looking for something significantly lighter / 45-50mm Head, 21700 or 18650... something between the Emisar D1 and GTmini size, geared entirely for throw to size ratio. (Bigger / better looking than the Emisar D1, basically a 21700 version w/oslon)

Any suggestions? Budget is 120$.
 

twistedraven

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Don't think you can get better than the D1S or Mini GT at their respective sizes. V6 is actually a decently bit smaller than U21, but it has the same width head, and can only take the XHP 35 HI, since the reflector is so shallow.
 
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Thanks, I'm looking for very very similar (cheaper) u22vn-like competition. Acebeam L30 is nice but it's too long, I don't like the tactical ring, and too expensive.
 

Steeldog

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Thanks, I'm looking for very very similar (cheaper) u22vn-like competition. Acebeam L30 is nice but it's too long, I don't like the tactical ring, and too expensive.

For $115 I think the Acebeam L16vn Spec 1 would be a better fit for throw than the L30 which is a tactical flooder. I have both and like them for their specific purposes. The L16vn is a bit shorter and you can always remove the tactical ring.
 
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For $115 I think the Acebeam L16vn Spec 1 would be a better fit for throw than the L30 which is a tactical flooder. I have both and like them for their specific purposes. The L16vn is a bit shorter and you can always remove the tactical ring.

Thanks, I meant the L30 modified w/Oslon sorry! I think I'm just going to have to wait a while for the next release of something compact and throwy. With the new osram white LED I have high hopes.
 

Steeldog

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Thanks, I meant the L30 modified w/Oslon sorry! I think I'm just going to have to wait a while for the next release of something compact and throwy. With the new osram white LED I have high hopes.

I gotcha. I'm looking forward to see when the new Acebeam T27 gets modded with the Oslon. It won't be as compact as the L30 but it's gonna throw.
 

noboneshotdog

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Thanks but I've already purchased (and gifted to a friend) my u21vn. It was just too big and heavy to carry in a jacket pocket on a regular basis, I'm looking for something significantly lighter / 45-50mm Head, 21700 or 18650... something between the Emisar D1 and GTmini size, geared entirely for throw to size ratio. (Bigger / better looking than the Emisar D1, basically a 21700 version w/oslon)

Any suggestions? Budget is 120$.


Maybe look into the Thrunite Catapult VN. I hear it gets hot fast though. No Oslon though.
 
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Maybe look into the Thrunite Catapult VN. I hear it gets hot fast though. No Oslon though.

Thanks but 26650s are too large/heavy... if I could go that big, the Delta oslon would be the perfect solution... I just need a 21700 Delta/Catapult. (U22vn but cheaper / less loss of throw and intensity, comparatively.)

There isn't an answer yet. D1Svn Oslon/GTmini Oslon/U22vn Oslon are the closest. Need to go tiny a bit smaller.
 

Nokoff

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Maybe you need an LEP thrower or Vinh's pocket aspheric then. You should really start a new thread if you want any more opinions on non-skylumen products tho, This is a sales thread even tho Vinh is too nice to ever say so, just common courtesy if not discussing his lights
 
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Maybe you need an LEP thrower or Vinh's pocket aspheric then. You should really start a new thread if you want any more opinions on non-skylumen products tho, This is a sales thread even tho Vinh is too nice to ever say so, just common courtesy if not discussing his lights

Thanks but I much prefer a regular reflector's beam pattern. The purpose of discussion here was to gain feedback from GTmini owners, and similar VN modded lights designed to be ultra throwers such as the D1Svn/U22vn as to how they stack up. All aforementioned lights were VN modded, and it's the only place I ever intend to purchase from. Skylumen loyalist here! I don't want opinions on non-skylumen products.

A new thread would be ideal, yes... wasn't my intent to engage so many in discussion all of a sudden but replies kept coming lol.

Anyway major props to you for standing up for Vinh and trying to support his operations. I am with you my friend.

Thank you all for your suggestions.
 

Nokoff

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You misunderstand. I'm subscribed to this thread for discussion about this torch, but it's now all about what you want. I don't want 100 updates about what you want friend. See the difference.
 

Skylumen

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I have not read all the posts but yea lets move along. :)

If anyone needs my specific opinion just shoot me an email. Other general questions put it the lounge. Thanks!!!

I bought back the U22vn Oslon today. Every week someone email me about ordering one and I keep on giving in to building more Oslon U22vn...Might as well make it a option again. :p
 
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