mod a $5 flashlight into a $95 flashlight
05-21-2007 | 06:01 PM
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mod a $5 flashlight into a $95 flashlight
don't want to fork over $100 for a SureFire flashlight? watch this.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/581888...ashlight_hack/
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/581888...ashlight_hack/
05-22-2007 | 04:42 AM
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who is he kidding
Not convinced. For one thing, you are not going to swap out machined aluminum for injection molded plastic and get the same form, performance, fit, or durability. Second this compares a 2 cell lithium against a 3 cell, so it is not a fair comparison. Third, the SF has a durable momentary click-type tail switch. Fourth, the SF has a reflector that cannot dislodge and cant off center like cheap flashlights. Fifth, the SF has anodized coating it's not paint and it lasts accordingly. Sixth, the bexels are Lexan on the SF which has a far superior shock resistance than clear polystyrene. Seventh the SF is waterproof to 30 meters. Eight the SF can withstand 200F without deformation. Nine- this is boring and it's no contest. Also, if you really can't afford a SF there are low-end dive lights that are a better value.
Last edited by Cubdriver; 05-22-2007 at 04:48 AM.
05-22-2007 | 07:22 AM
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i'd love to comment... but i'm terribly distracted... MAXIM hot 100 is on TV right now... who would've thought that chick on grey's anatomy was so hot?
and no i don't watch grey's anatomy
and no i don't watch grey's anatomy
05-22-2007 | 07:37 AM
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Cubdriver, you're right about the durability and other things, but you miss the point- this modded flashlight is brighter than the hardy SureFire for considerably less money.
Disclaimer: I currently have a SureFire, and I love it
Disclaimer: I currently have a SureFire, and I love it
05-22-2007 | 07:50 AM
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time for...
Someone get the pancake bunny.
I have been all through this topic and refuse to say any more. After I bought that overpriced high intensity discharge diving light they used to sell with the 8 D-cells that's all I can take.
I have been all through this topic and refuse to say any more. After I bought that overpriced high intensity discharge diving light they used to sell with the 8 D-cells that's all I can take.
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05-22-2007 | 08:11 AM
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don't want to fork over $100 for a SureFire flashlight? watch this.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/581888...ashlight_hack/
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/581888...ashlight_hack/
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/index1.html
It is worth another look. I'd love to his take on the modification.
