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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:20:04 AM EDT
Maelstrom S18
The Maelstrom S18 is a veritable hand-held spotlight that features 4Sevens' unique thermal regulation and a blistering high output of 1200 OTF lumens.
This is not the sort of light you mount on a gun. This is the sort of light you attach a firearm to. 
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:23:30 AM EDT
[#1]
Do want.
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:23:48 AM EDT
[#2]
I need one!
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:26:15 AM EDT
[#3]
Oh my...
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:26:17 AM EDT
[#4]
It makes me hot... 
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:27:28 AM EDT
[#5]
I'm really temped by the 123 Turbo X, but can't justify dropping $90+ on another light right now.
4sevens smokes Surefire when it comes to high output/ high quality at a much lower price point. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:30:46 AM EDT
[#6]
Beamshots damnit!
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:31:13 AM EDT
[#7]
Weapon mount?
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:33:10 AM EDT
[#8]
Surefire Beast > *
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:34:00 AM EDT
[#9]
Quoted: Weapon mount? If you look closely, you can see it just to the left of the center of the nose   |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:37:24 AM EDT
[#10]
New moon? Not anymore, bitches!
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:37:59 AM EDT
[#11]
1200 lumens?
A mere toy compared to this: 
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:38:10 AM EDT
[#12]
What's the battery life / run-time on something like that?
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:38:22 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:39:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:39:28 AM EDT
[#15]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yofeAcp1gjU&feature=player_embedded
Check out the strobe mode at a little after the 5 minute mark... 
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:40:19 AM EDT
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What's the battery life / run-time on something like that? Probably 30 seconds or so - but they're the best-lit 30 seconds you'll ever see! |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:41:14 AM EDT
[#17]
Looks nice. I'll wait for something similar at about half the price point, though.
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:41:46 AM EDT
[#18]
Nice tap dancing. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:42:13 AM EDT
[#19]
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What's the battery life / run-time on something like that? Probably 30 seconds or so - but they're the best-lit 30 seconds you'll ever see! 0.6 hours on high, 17.5 hours at 80 lumens. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:43:21 AM EDT
[#20]
Can that be seen on the moon?
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:44:09 AM EDT
[#21]
Battery drain is measured in seconds, still if it were cheaper I'd rock it. You can't ever have too much light....
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:44:48 AM EDT
[#22]
Why the fuck didn't I know about 4Sevens before I got an E2D?
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:45:07 AM EDT
[#23]
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What's the battery life / run-time on something like that? Probably 30 seconds or so - but they're the best-lit 30 seconds you'll ever see! 30-min according to the link... |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:46:31 AM EDT
[#24]
Quoted: Can that be seen on the moon? Hell yes....you can even climb up the beam. 
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:49:22 AM EDT
[#25]
Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What's the battery life / run-time on something like that? Probably 30 seconds or so - but they're the best-lit 30 seconds you'll ever see! 30-min according to the link... Plus the batteries it uses are rechargeable. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:50:58 AM EDT
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Quoted: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yofeAcp1gjU&feature=player_embedded Check out the strobe mode at a little after the 5 minute mark... I bet the strobe is more impressive in real life. The camera probably had trouble shooting it. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 11:53:12 AM EDT
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yofeAcp1gjU&feature=player_embedded Check out the strobe mode at a little after the 5 minute mark... I bet the strobe is more impressive in real life. The camera probably had trouble shooting it. Yep. That would be disorienting as hell.
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:01:13 PM EDT
[#28]
These are good days for flashlight fans. They just keep getting better and better.
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:01:46 PM EDT
[#29]
Look at the data sheet for that LED: http://www.luminus.com/products/datasheets/Luminus_SST-90-W_Datasheet.pdf
That's an amazing current density when it's running at a max 9.0A with a forward junction voltage of 3.87V. You're talking about dissipating 30-40W of power from a tiny surface area. It's crazy what they've accomplished with LEDs in the last few years. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:06:06 PM EDT
[#30]
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Look at the data sheet for that LED: http://www.luminus.com/products/datasheets/Luminus_SST-90-W_Datasheet.pdf That's an amazing current density when it's running at a max 9.0A with a forward junction voltage of 3.87V. You're talking about dissipating 30-40W of power from a tiny surface area. It's crazy what they've accomplished with LEDs in the last few years. Thermal management has gotta be a challenge, nice low theta j-c, but still... Would be nice if he'd do a run of 3500K warm whites, better CRI, not as much light but still crazy bright
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:07:20 PM EDT
[#31]
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Look at the data sheet for that LED: http://www.luminus.com/products/datasheets/Luminus_SST-90-W_Datasheet.pdf That's an amazing current density when it's running at a max 9.0A with a forward junction voltage of 3.87V. You're talking about dissipating 30-40W of power from a tiny surface area. It's crazy what they've accomplished with LEDs in the last few years. I was shocked when I looked and saw a single die. I was expecting a half-dozen smaller CREE LEDs or some such. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:10:35 PM EDT
[#32]
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Look at the data sheet for that LED: http://www.luminus.com/products/datasheets/Luminus_SST-90-W_Datasheet.pdf That's an amazing current density when it's running at a max 9.0A with a forward junction voltage of 3.87V. You're talking about dissipating 30-40W of power from a tiny surface area. It's crazy what they've accomplished with LEDs in the last few years. Thermal management has gotta be a challenge, nice low theta j-c, but still... Would be nice if he'd do a run of 3500K warm whites, better CRI, not as much light but still crazy bright My head is starting to feel like it does when I go to Candlepowerforums. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:13:08 PM EDT
[#33]
Quoted: Quoted: Look at the data sheet for that LED: http://www.luminus.com/products/datasheets/Luminus_SST-90-W_Datasheet.pdf That's an amazing current density when it's running at a max 9.0A with a forward junction voltage of 3.87V. You're talking about dissipating 30-40W of power from a tiny surface area. It's crazy what they've accomplished with LEDs in the last few years. Thermal management has gotta be a challenge, nice low theta j-c, but still... Would be nice if he'd do a run of 3500K warm whites, better CRI, not as much light but still crazy bright Look at the size of that light in the in hand photo... I bet it has a massive (copper most likely) heat sink in it. The head probably gets warm, but I bet it does just fine. Man, I'm almost glad I'm broke right now so I don't buy one, that really does look pretty sweet |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:14:29 PM EDT
[#34]
Damn thing might toast my fire ant beds.
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:19:27 PM EDT
[#35]
Do want.
My wife has a birthday coming up, maybe I should buy her one. 
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:20:57 PM EDT
[#36]
Quoted: Look at the data sheet for that LED: http://www.luminus.com/products/datasheets/Luminus_SST-90-W_Datasheet.pdf That's an amazing current density when it's running at a max 9.0A with a forward junction voltage of 3.87V. You're talking about dissipating 30-40W of power from a tiny surface area. It's crazy what they've accomplished with LEDs in the last few years. It's been amazing to watch. Every 6 months you turn around and there is a new "latest and greatest" and it just keeps getting more and more ass kicking. I thought I was the coolest guy on the block in 2001 when I could whip out my little 5 lumen ARC-AAA. Look everybody! It fits right in my pocket! It's bright! It cost a bunch of money! Today I can buy a light in the same form factor that will crush any production mag light and not put me in the poor house. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:26:01 PM EDT
[#37]
Once it gets under two bills I might just have to pick one up
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:27:30 PM EDT
[#38]
This may make me rethink the Fenix TK35 I was thinking about.
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:33:35 PM EDT
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Quoted: This may make me rethink the Fenix TK35 I was thinking about. I have the TK40 and my biggest gripe is the UI. Outside of that it has been a rockstar for me. Some people love the UI, some people hate it. I'm a hater. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:34:40 PM EDT
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It's crazy what they've accomplished with LEDs in the last few years. Yeah it is . Think of what will be available in the next few . At this rate , affordable laser weapons are just around the corner . Makes ya wonder how the ATF will define/enforce 'geeks' making laser weapons once it's just a matter of soldering wires instead of needing a machine shop and metal-crafting skills like you need for conventional firearms . |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 12:55:07 PM EDT
[#41]
Not too big on the size. For that size I would expect 1500+ lumens. My TK35 is much smaller with 820 lumens.
That said ill probably still buy it because im a flashlight nerd. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 3:25:03 PM EDT
[#42]
I'll be ordering one in the next two weeks. No question. I will order up enough RCR123 rechargeables to run it as well. This light will be a lot of fun.
I have a TK40 and 35, but they are just little things compared to this light. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 3:27:37 PM EDT
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I'll be ordering one in the next two weeks. No question. I will order up enough RCR123 rechargeables to run it as well. This light will be a lot of fun. I have a TK40 and 35, but they are just little things compared to this light. I'd like to here how they compare. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 3:30:09 PM EDT
[#44]
Quoted: It would suck if you accidentally clicked it on in your pocket. Nice tap dancing. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 3:30:49 PM EDT
[#45]
How bright is that, exactly? How about a practical example?
I really don't know shit about flashlights. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 3:36:31 PM EDT
[#46]
Does anyone have a "candlepower" to "lumen" conversion?
Asked another way, how many candlepower is that light? I have a 1,000,000 candlepower light that I bought 6-7 years ago that still works and it's bright as hell. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 3:39:16 PM EDT
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Quoted: How bright is that, exactly? How about a practical example? I really don't know shit about flashlights. This bright! [spreads arms far apart] |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 3:41:37 PM EDT
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It would suck if you accidentally clicked it on in your pocket. Nice tap dancing.
Ouch.
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Posted: 8/2/2011 3:42:03 PM EDT
[#49]
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How bright is that, exactly? How about a practical example? I really don't know shit about flashlights. A car head light on high would be a pretty close comparison, but I don't have real numbers on that. Just a guess. |
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Posted: 8/2/2011 3:42:07 PM EDT
[#50]
Quoted: How bright is that, exactly? How about a practical example? I really don't know shit about flashlights. my 210 lumen 4sevens light is bright as fuck, can shoot at 100 yards at night with it |
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