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Sorry, I missed out on chiming in on this thread. I'm not sure how they fit for weight, but I'll 2nd (or 3rd, or 4th) the Convoy flashlights. Absolutely unbeatable for price to performance ratio and so easy to customize. Mountain Electronics (a BudgetLightForum member) is the definite goto shop hands down. Richard there will do some customization including custom firmware. I prefer a Convoy M1 on the helmet for throw (due to larger reflector). I have two M1's, an S2 EDC, and an S6 triple, all neutral white with custom firmware. The Convoy's are rock solid. I've even posted up on BLF about my EDC S2 surviving being shot threw my snowblower and buried in the snow for over a week until I found it.

I'd stay away from AW cells just because of price; you can get the same cells with as good protection circuits/wrap from Mtn for far less cost. I'd also steer away from the NCR18650B 3400's as they voltage sag quite a bit and are known for being a long cell. (Voltage sag means lower output as the cell depletes.) I'm using LG MJ1 3500mAh cells, but Pannasonic NCR18650GA 3500's are very close in performance - just be cautious on cell length with lights that are picky on lengths.

-Garry
 
#24 ·
garrybunk said:
Sorry, I missed out on chiming in on this thread. I'm not sure how they fit for weight, but I'll 2nd (or 3rd, or 4th) the Convoy flashlights. Absolutely unbeatable for price to performance ratio and so easy to customize. Mountain Electronics (a BudgetLightForum member) is the definite goto shop hands down. Richard there will do some customization including custom firmware. I prefer a Convoy M1 on the helmet for throw (due to larger reflector).
-Garry
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Garry, I believe Mountain Electronics no longer does building of torches. You can order all the parts but need to do the build yourself. I checked the website just last week and when I started to order parts I noticed they still have a note saying that they no longer do the builds.

On the upside I took your advise and ordered a Convoy M1, only from another custom builder. It's going to be my Christmas present to myself. Should have it by this week. ( ordered with XPL HI and 7000K emitter temp. Plan is to use for helmet use on the road )
 
#26 ·
Ok, I haven't kept up with what's going on at Mountain Electronics. I know Richard sometimes takes the custom building off the website when he's too busy to handle it (or away from his home base). I hope he didn't remove the service for good. There would be plenty of good builders over at BLF would take it on and I'm sure not charge an arm & a leg for doing so. Heck I would offer to do some basic work, but I just can't guarantee my schedule to do so. I'm also not up on top of things like many others.

-Garry
 
#27 ·
IMRBatteries.com, because he has the coolest stickers and best prices.

His stickers are in-fact so cool, they match the color of the dials on Fox forks. So I put his sticker on my fork!

He also will answer your questions with great clarity over the phone. CS is exceptional!
 
Discussion starter · #28 ·
Will My Light Harware Melt with latest Zebralight

Hi. Thank you for all your suggestions and help. I actually went with the Zebralight SC600 XPH50 Mark IV Plus. I noticed this light gets pretty hot quickly.

The photo below shows my setup (but with the Jetbeam ST Cycler light).

Because there's a rubber strap on the top and the custom GoPro mount is plastic I'm wondering if this will melt on me when using the Zebralight. The last thing I need is for my new (and expensive) light falling of and hitting the rocks as I go down a trail.

So, do you think my custom mount here is up to the task for the Zebralight?

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#30 ·
Saw the thread title and was going to recommend Zebralight. I've owned lots of lights, but those get used more than any other. I used their headlights for everything around the house. Great when doing bike maintenance too.
 
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Whalenard - this is great to hear, thanks.

Thanks Coke. I just recently heard about Zebralights in this post. I'm glad you've had success with them. Now I can't wait until the Christmas party on Friday. Time to show off the new lumens :)
 
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jscott36 said:
......Because there's a rubber strap on the top and the custom GoPro mount is plastic I'm wondering if this will melt on me when using the Zebralight. The last thing I need is for my new (and expensive) light falling of and hitting the rocks as I go down a trail.
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No worries about melting, but catching on a low hanging branch or something might be a problem.
 
#35 ·
silicone rubber is extremely heat resistant, so no worries

the ZL will get hot but no where near the limit of silicone
[or even standard rubber orings]
 
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Zebralight Pics

Hi. A few pics! I took them at around dusk yesterday. The light is definitely floody cool white. Though the pictures seem to cast it as a "warm" light.

The Fenix ALB-10 mount works great. Below are a couple of pictures of the mount on and off the handlebars.

All in all, I'm very happy with this light. I got at least an hour in yesterday at about 30 degree F temps with an Orbtronic 3500 mAh 18650 3.7v unprotected battery. However, Zebralight said I should use Panasonic 18650s but I learned this after the fact. Basically he said they are very good batteries and the price isn't too expensive.

A note on this particular light: it requires unprotected batteries. This is tricky because each Zebralight may be different.

I planned to use it on my helmet but I forgot my custom GoPro mount at the house.

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