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[Closed] Light question. Small, like a joystick but with a tight beam. Ideas?

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I'm looking for a light ideally self contained. Joystick or slightly bigger but not much more. Must have a tight beam pattern out to 50/60 yds. The less spread the better. Anything off the shelf or a DIY job? I'm new to this lighting dealio. So any help appreciated.


 
Posted : 18/09/2011 3:58 pm
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*Pulls up a chair*


 
Posted : 18/09/2011 4:14 pm
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[url= http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1060 ]this one's[/url] been recommended as fitting the 'same size as joystick' criteria, but a tight beam out to 50-60 yards? that might be a bit subjective/impossible!
edit: would defo be interested to hear how owners get on with them.
biccy?


 
Posted : 18/09/2011 4:20 pm
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I've got one of those Yezl XMLs winging its way from China to me. My neighbour's got a Joystick so I can do some beamshot comparisons, although his Joystik is a couple of years old now so not latest generation.


 
Posted : 18/09/2011 4:32 pm
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Cheers for link. Can be slightly bigger than that. Say 8" long max. Ideally with a remote cable switch compatibilty so the switch can be say 12" away.


 
Posted : 18/09/2011 4:52 pm
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In fact size isn't as important as weight tbh. I don't mind if it's redbull can sized as long as doesn't way a ton. Or if it's a head unit and battery separate as long as cable can be of coiled type.


 
Posted : 18/09/2011 4:53 pm
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http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=2655
Not cheap, and certainly not sure about a remote, but as bright as you could possibly want. About 1200 lmn.


 
Posted : 18/09/2011 8:38 pm
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http://www.dealextreme.com/p/trustfire-r5-a3-cree-xp-e-r5-3-mode-230-lumen-memory-led-flashlight-1-aa-1-14500-39062
Cheap as chips, $18, very small, very bright, again probably not what you're looking for, but the neatest, most useful little torch I've used. More than bright enough as a bike light around lanes using a Twofish Lockblock.


 
Posted : 18/09/2011 8:44 pm
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That maelstrom is a beast, but waay outta my budget ๐Ÿ™


 
Posted : 18/09/2011 9:04 pm
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[url= http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/led_torches/fenix-ld20-r4.html ]Fenix[/url]?


 
Posted : 18/09/2011 10:09 pm
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DIY Option, going for this lot.


 
Posted : 18/09/2011 11:39 pm
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Wysiwyg, that's a pretty comprehensive shopping list. I'll check that out when I've got some time. Re: Maelstrom; pretty damned impressive, and I'd love one, but the lottery will have to cough up first.


 
Posted : 18/09/2011 11:52 pm
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I've got the XPG version of the Yezl - it's very bright works well - I haven't done a back to back comparison with a joystick but I don't think it'll be far off


 
Posted : 19/09/2011 1:29 am
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What sort of burn time dies the yezi give? Can you get decent mounts for it or have you modded something to suit


 
Posted : 19/09/2011 7:01 am
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M6TTF... if your username is also your car reg number you don't live far from me (Or I've seen you driving round town a few times, anyway).

You're welcome to have a look at mine when it arrives. I'm hoping it'll fit in a Joystick helmet mount. Email me through profile if you're interested.


 
Posted : 19/09/2011 8:35 am
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they do fit the joystick mount apparently - info gleaned from another thread on here.


 
Posted : 19/09/2011 9:09 am
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and i just pulled the trigger on one too. chap at work has the current joystick ( well, last year's now, i guess ), so will compare.


 
Posted : 19/09/2011 10:06 am
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Mine has left Hong Kong.


 
Posted : 19/09/2011 10:41 am
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The Yezl is a perfect fit in a joystick mount - that's how I use mine and it works very well.


 
Posted : 19/09/2011 1:17 pm
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received my yezl on monday - pretty quick delivery. excellent. it's the 5 mode one. low/med/high, slow, and 'eppy' flash modes.
about as bright as my triple XPG lumi conversion, but smaller spot compared to that. probably won't be able to compare to my mate's joystick for a while, as i've heard today that he's injured himself, unfortunately.
i'm very pleased with it. for the money it's stonking.


 
Posted : 28/09/2011 10:48 am