Polarion Helios - Page 3

Patriot · #61 11-07-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vee73

Yes, stand is self-made. It is precisely for this purpose.

Do you insert a strip of strip of rubber or something between the "stand" and the light? You some up with some very interesting contraptions Vee. Really cool.

I almost forgot to comment about your photos and they're great. With the Microfire filters providing such a distinct color difference you're left with many color options. It's very nice to have you as a Polarion information resource.

vee73 · #62 11-08-2009, 12:45 AM

Thank you for all "praise"

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Photo of the series is still missing in my self-made diffuser. (vee diffuser).
I plan to take in the future all the new photos.

The rack, there is no middle. The fit is so precise that I have seen it fit.
Only, and it is also a big problem, is 4000 Lumen

those who come against. Then the light is absolutely necessary to put off.

When I see once again that I have forgotten to turn off the MTE SSC P7. Although it is targeted to three meters. I usually use my own by the diffuser. It will be a steady light everywhere. It is really easy to drive off-road.

petrev · #63 11-08-2009, 04:19 AM

Hi Vee

Nice Photos

Did you cast the clamp yourself ?
Aluminium or Iron or ?
Chrome plating ?

More details please . . .

Cheers
Pete

vee73 · #64 11-08-2009, 06:17 AM

I gave the task to my brother, because I myself am currently unable to work. Otherwise I would have done it myself. www.pienoismetalli.com

The material is iron, since it enabled a relatively thin structure.
Is the electric zinc plating.
It is durable, looks good, and never rust.
Electric Zinc is good also because it is a very thin coating and penetrates into a small place.

It would have been possible to produce it even lighter, but I did not see it necessary.
Rack weighs 380 grams.
PF40 1720 grams.
A total of 2100 grams.
Stand the share is relatively small.

What is still left to tell?

Edit.
I forgot to mention that the rough surface is obtained by grinding with such a machine and the ball-shaped blade.
http://www.elekma.com/index.php?main...cc9b0867a998e7

Patriot · #65 11-08-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vee73

Only, and it is also a big problem, is 4000 Lumen

those who come against. Then the light is absolutely necessary to put off.

When I see once again that I have forgotten to turn off the MTE SSC P7. Although it is targeted to three meters. I usually use my own by the diffuser.

This is funny because usually a single SSC P7 would be more than enough light even for off road lighting. Vesa goes and adds 4000+ lumens to the system..

I saw a picture once where Ken Good (Polarion USA) attached a blue anodized X1 to his dirt bike (motorcycle). I thought that was pretty cool and the weight is really an afterthought in that application as well.

I'll look forward to your Vee diffuser pictures Vesa. You have provided us with a great catalog of Polarion images.

vee73 · #66 11-09-2009, 12:20 AM

The new picture of the upcoming series is also Polarion and Microfire color filters the sandblasted designs. (vee color diffuser)

Ken J. Good · #67 11-09-2009, 12:59 PM

Yes I mounted an X1 on my YZ250

I had enough light to illuminate the path of 4 other riders in front of me.

We basically were riding as fast at night as in the day...

A little sketchy though, if the Polarion ran out of juice, we would all be haulin butt with a sudden lose of situational awareness...Not good.

I later did some more tests where I really pushed it, but had a helmet mounted HID as well for backup and illumination directed at where my head was oriented.

Patriot · #68 11-09-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken J. Good

Yes I mounted an X1 on my YZ250

A little sketchy though, if the Polarion ran out of juice, we would all be haulin butt with a sudden lose of situational awareness...Not good.

I later did some more tests where I really pushed it, but had a helmet mounted HID as well for backup and illumination directed at where my head was oriented.

I was just thinking right before I read your last line that you needed a pair of X1's....lol. Sounds like you did the next best thing. Thanks for posting the picture again.

Nice steering stabilizer btw.

dcycleman · #69 11-09-2009, 05:04 PM

thats awesome, its even yamaha blue!

dudemar · #70 11-09-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dcycleman

thats awesome, its even yamaha blue!

Speak of the devil...

Ken, is the X1 available in that blue color?

I would definitely put my cash down a little faster if it was.

vee73 · #71 11-09-2009, 11:53 PM

Ken, you should have a belt with more batteries.

Ken J. Good · #72 11-10-2009, 02:57 AM

I had a Red and Blue X1. Kept the Blue, sold the Red to somebody who had to have it.

Polarion will do colors only in quantity...Like 200 units....

Changing a battery at 60 mph on unknown terrain while piloting a motorcycle 1-handed is problematic when the battery suddenly stops delivering power....

I carried extra batteries in my backpack and changed them well before I thought they were running out of juice.

HID's don't dim down, they just go away...

cue003 · #73 11-10-2009, 08:12 AM

If Polarion would have made the X1 in individual quantities for blue or red, I would have one. :-)

I have the X1. Also have the green and diffusion filters. On top of that, I have one of Vee's excellent "special edition diffusion" filters. Must publicly take this time to say thanks to Vee for the going back and forth with me via emails and getting me one of his little gems.

I am very impressed with the X1. Coming from the first Polarion, followed by the PF40, then PH40, and then up to PH50 I thought for sure I would be somewhat underwhelmed (compared to the PH50), but I must say that was NOT the case when I first turned it on. Still had the same giddy little boy chuckle when it fired up. haha. I much prefer the compact nature of the X1 over all the other form factors Polarion has produced thus far.

The filters are awesome. Vee's filter cuts down on the reach quite a bit but it lights up EVERYTHING withing max of say 50 yards. I mean EVERYTHING. It is an awesome filter. Little more reach and less diffusion will be the stock Polarion diffusion filter. His pictures show a great representation. As he mentioned the only thing missing is shots of his special filter and the lineup will be absolutely complete.

I think i have had pretty much every high end HID and/or must have light thus far at some point. Many at the same time. This sure is an expensive hobby. LOL.

Curtis

Patriot · #74 11-10-2009, 11:19 AM

Thanks for your commentary about the X1 Curtis. I'm glad that you finally picked one up as I know you're the kind of person who can truly appreciate it. Historically, there's so little discussion about the X1 on CPF and I've never understood why. Especially since the current X1 is the same output as the PH40 but in a smaller package. The the only reviews I've ever seen were from Mac and Adamlau but that was well over a year ago...perhaps 2-3 years.

Let me know if you'd like me to post any pictures of it for you. It would be my pleasure.

Paul

tab665 · #75 11-10-2009, 12:11 PM

seeing those beamshots makes me want to get a couple filters for my X1. im about convinced the diffuser filter is a must have.

one2tim · #76 11-11-2009, 01:58 PM

Thanks for the answers and pictures regarding color lenses.
Im still on the edge of ordering a ph50, actualy been that for long time now.

FrogmanM · #77 11-11-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Patriot

Thanks for your commentary about the X1 Curtis. I'm glad that you finally picked one up as I know you're the kind of person who can truly appreciate it. Historically, there's so little discussion about the X1 on CPF and I've never understood why. Especially since the current X1 is the same output as the PH40 but in a smaller package.
Paul

+1 Thank you Curtis

It appears I have my cards lined up for a X1 to celebrate my Birthday later this month, I'm looking forward to my first HID. I've been one of those "Ti LED pocket torch guys" for a few years, I figure its time to step up into a different level.

Thank you CPF for providing excellent Polarion pics for me to drool over until my X1 arrives, time to hit the archives for more info.

-Mayo

Patriot · #78 11-11-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FrogmanM

It appears I have my cards lined up for a X1 to celebrate my Birthday later this month, I'm looking forward to my first HID. I've been one of those "Ti LED pocket torch guys" for a few years, I figure its time to step up into a different level.

-Mayo

We'll Frogman, congrats and what might be the best ever, first HID purchase. Now that's the way to start!!

Given your light history, you'll likely fall over backwards when you turn it on.

Will look forward to your thoughts. Perhaps you and Curtis can get and X1 thread started.

vee73 · #79 11-15-2009, 12:37 AM

Here, I promised you the pictures.

In this figure, this lamp:
http://www.kuvaboxi.fi/julkinen/2dqj...utcom-hid.html

I'll put a picture of the Microfire K2000R

Then the relevant

Joe_torch · #80 11-15-2009, 04:51 AM

Hi Vee. Thanks for your nice photos. Your own version of diffuser is great which provide significant more lateral view than the polarion's one.

Joe

DM51 · #81 11-15-2009, 05:16 AM

Great photos, vee! I agree with Joe Torch - the "vee diffuser" looks as if it gives a much better effect than the Polarion one.

DimeRazorback · #82 11-15-2009, 05:21 AM

Great beamshots!

I think I'll have to start saving my pennies

Patriot · #83 11-15-2009, 02:31 PM

Excellent photos Vesa. The Vee diffuser reminds me of the effect from the reflector on the U2D. It's a very smooth beam.

I don't know if that's your wife who was holding the lights for you but whoever it was served as a very good tripod.

vee73 · #84 11-16-2009, 06:32 AM

Yes, you guessed correctly. Tripod is my wife