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Olight Seeker 4 Mini $61.97 (RRP $123.95), Javelot Pro 2 Hunting Kit $253.46 (RRP $389.95) + Del ($0 with $75 Order) @ Olight

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Olight is doing a "winter sale".. The seeker 4 mini is 50% off and some of my other 'go-to' items are discounted.

Olight Javelot Pro 2 Hunting Kit $253.46 (RRP $389.95) (This is as cheap as I've ever seen it.)

From the website:

The intense beam and ultra-long throw make the Javelot Pro 2 a perfect long-distance flashlight for hunting, search and rescue, or property perimeter checks! Gear up and get outside with this elite upgrade!

  • Mind-blowing performance: Max 2,500 lumens with an extreme 1050-meter beam distance
  • Multiple applications: The perfect body diameter allowing you to comfortable use handheld or mount on your long-range rifle with the optional dual-stage remote switch.
  • Battery pack: Supersized battery with a consecutive 12-day runtime

Olight Seeker 4 Pro $139.96 (RRP: $199.95)

Taken from the website:

  • Higher Performance: Max throw: 260m; max output: 4,600 lumens, 10% higher than the Seeker 3 Pro.
  • Effortless Operation at your Fingertips: The enlarged metal side switch offers improved rotational grip and a much smoother stepless dimming experience.
  • First Laser Microperforation in the Flashlight Industry 1,200 micro holes are created on the metal bezel to display visible indicators with a futuristic and elegant look.
  • The Best Wingman Ever - the Versatile Holster As an industry-leading and innovative holster, this groundbreaking design offers flashlight auto lock/unlock, charging, storage, and carrying options.
  • Dual Charging Options: Type-C charging (with Holster) or MCC3 magnetic charging (MCC3 2A charging).

Olight Marauder Mini 7000 Lumens RGB LED Torch $194.96 (RRP $299.95)

This is something I am definitely not going to buy. This is a stupid bright flashlight. That's about it. It has red/green/blue and that's pretty bright but, from what I've seen, it's heavy and bulky (understandably).

This would be good for camping, caving, doing other things in the dark where you need light (get your mind out of the gutter), but probably not hunting.

If you're going to get something like this, make sure you don't use it to bother people / neighbors / other campers; seriously.

From the website:

  • Large Battery Capacity: Customized 24Wh 32650 rechargeable lithium battery ensures extended runtime. Now compatible with Olight’s MCC3 magnetic charging cable.
  • Uniformly Distributed RGB Colour LEDs: Three RGB color LEDs are uniformly distributed around the converging lens, making it suitable for use during any occasion.
  • Dual-beam with Spot and Flood: An array of LEDs offers two powerful beam choices: a 600-meter max throw from the central LED’s spotlight beam, or a 7,000-lumen max output floodlight beam from the 9 surrounding LEDs.
  • Safest in its Class: A built-in thermal sensor and cooling fins to ensure safety in case of overheating and lens obstruction.

Otacle A1 Hatchet $74.37 (RRP $123.95) (Also the cheapest I've ever seen it)

So I ended up buying this during the last sale. It's SO much better than the crappy Bunnings thing I got.

From the website:

  • Multifunctional: Incorporates a hatchet, a hammer, a pry bar, and a nail puller.
  • Durable Steel: Robust full-tang construction made from tough and durable 50Cr15MoV stainless steel.
  • Comfortable Grip: Ergonomic G10 handle with a non-slip matrix texture ensures an excellent grip.
  • Kydex Sheath: Extremely durable Kydex sheath offers safe storage and transport as well as protection for the blade.
  • Belt Clip: Built-in adjustable belt clip on the sheath allows easy, hands-free transport.

Array 2 Pro High Performance Headlamp $97.96 (RRP $139.95)

I now have two of these (one for me, one for the clone).. well worth it!

From the website:

  • High-Performance LEDs: A maximum output of 1500 lumens. 60° tiltable design for oriented lighting and clear visibility whenever and wherever you need. One-piece seamless aluminum housing offers excellent heat dissipation.
  • 3 Light Sources: floodlight, combined floodlight and spotlight, and red light for multi-scene applications. Large switch button on headlamp top, easy to change light modes and brightness you like.
  • Smart Motion Sensor Function: allow controlling the light more flexibly by waving your hand. IPX4 waterproof rating, withstand heavy rain and other severe weather.
  • Multiple Applications: such as camping, hiking, walking, running and night fishin.

Lifetime Warranty
Thanks to @ozbs25 for pointing out that Olight claim to have a lifetime warranty on any product purchased through their website after 1st Jan 2023:

If you purchased an Olight® product from the Australia Website Store after January 1st, 2023, the local service centers will honor your LIFETIME WARRANTY for your purchase. If your Olight product (including its structure, built-in battery, LED, or lens) ever experiences any issues, we promise to take care of it. If we are unable to repair your product, we will promptly replace it with a product in perfect working condition, which will be of equal or better physical condition. If your purchase is a limited or discontinued edition of Olight product, we will repair or replace it with another Olight product of the same or higher value.

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ShopBack seem to have "up to" 9.8% cashback on Olight right now!

CashRewards

CashRewards are doing 12% cashback on Olight

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Make sure you spin the wheel to see if you get any free stuff before you check-out

PPS: Use the reminder feature (under the deal description) to set a reminder to check back on this deal when it becomes active.

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  • Wiadro on 22/07/2024 - 09:35

    Starts in 0(Days) 10:24:22

    • ozbs25 on 22/07/2024 - 09:40

      It does depend on your membership level. If you are Silver or above you get early access to the sale.

      • Wiadro on 22/07/2024 - 09:44

        sooo its targeted?

        • the-rabs on 22/07/2024 - 09:58
          +1

          This was my stuff-up.. I was logged in when I checked the start date / time.. I've updated the post to start later today. Sorry about that. I didn't realise I was a 'silver' member now..

        • ozbs25 on 22/07/2024 - 10:02

          When they have free stuff to give away it does help if you have access to the sale early as the free stuff can run out within the first few minutes of even the early access sale starting. I guess if you can get in before the main sale starts then your stuff will get dispatched faster too. It can take ages for your stuff to get dispatched during a sale.

  • cnut on 22/07/2024 - 09:42
    +1

    Not after any torches outputting more lumens than our sun, but I appreciate the effort with your descriptions OP.

    • the-rabs on 22/07/2024 - 09:44

      I had a feeling I wrote something stupid… but now I can't find where lol.. Lil' help?

      • cnut on 22/07/2024 - 09:58

        No way, it was legit very informative. Especially since you've tried the products. Some bits made me laugh too "get your mind out of the gutter". 🤣

  • barge88 on 22/07/2024 - 09:52
    +1

    Am I reading this correctly, it’s a proprietary charging cable??

    • the-rabs on 22/07/2024 - 09:57
      +2

      Most of these things do use a proprietary magnetic charging cable but some of the newer models are starting to also come with USB-C charging ports.

      There are some great benefits of the magnetic charging style.. but the downside is that it's proprietary… and USB-A to boot..

      Still, for hunting / camping, and the purpose and nature of the intended use, I just find these things are the best value of what's available. The hunting kits get insane throw..

      • barge88 on 22/07/2024 - 10:02

        Ok, so it’s just a cable with a USB A which I can plug into any Power brick (with usb a) that’s ok I guess.

        Do you know how long the mini will last? And if I leave it on the whole time would it heat up much? It’s for a art project I’m working on

        • eug on 22/07/2024 - 10:23
          +1

          You can also get this little adaptor that lets you plug in a USB-C cable. It's a handy little thing you can leave in your bag.

      • Ademos on 22/07/2024 - 11:36

        I just find these things are the best value of what's available

        Sorry, but you absolutely have not looked very hard in that case. Olight aren't even close to a value option. By all reports quality but a middling brand to me, at best, and I won't support this move to proprietary or non-swappable batteries.

        • WasBargain on 25/07/2024 - 19:10

          What did you have as alternatives to the Javelot or the Marauder mini then? I was tossing up between the two. I already have a bunchload but both are ones that I don't own atm.

          I was thinking like a Lumintop Thor 2 as an alternative to the Marauder mini? I would really like to know some similar product/price for the Javelot though as I'm leaning towards that more atm..

          Edit: Now checking, I think even the Thor 2 throws like, 1700m and the Thor 3 throwing 2500m because of the LEP technology.. 🤣 I don't think either have rifle mount kits though.

          I'ma have to rematch some old Lumintop videos tonight.. 😅

          • snuke on 26/07/2024 - 11:48

            @WasBargain:

            I was thinking like a Lumintop Thor 2 as an alternative to the Marauder mini?

            Those two are not alike. I have the Marauder Mini, I got it as I wanted one light to offer both flood and spot functions. That Javelot and Thor 2 are throwers, and frankly I do not understand the Thor 2, it has such a small area of light. I guess if you're looking down a scope it may work, no idea. But that is why we have choices, get things that work for us.

            Alternatives tot the Marauder Mini that i considered was the Sofirn IF30. There is some Wurkkos light that also switches form flood to spot, but it was not appealing. The Sofirm has some concerns that the voltage required is not what the battery can supply, plus it drops off in brightness quite drastically compared to the Marauder.

            • WasBargain on 26/07/2024 - 12:13

              @snuke: My first torch was a flood/spot but was convinced to never get one again as noone has really nailed both in the 1 device. That's why I have a number of torches for specific purposes and have consciously avoided these. Anyway, it was a LED Lenser P7. Maybe I'll just need to revisit the duo.. 😅

              • snuke on 26/07/2024 - 19:00
                +1

                @WasBargain: Just watched a video on the P7 form 14 years ago, ahhhh yeah, very different to the new dual lights.
                The P7 is one emitter with an adjustable focus, these newer crops have specific flood and thrower emitters.

                • WasBargain on 27/07/2024 - 00:37

                  @snuke: Yeah, looks like sort of how my Wurrkos WK30/40 did with the array of coloured LEDs. My mainly used inside the house are the Wurrkos WK30 that was replaced as a primary by a WK40.

                  I went ahead and ordered one anyway. Although, I'm really keen on finally ordering a Lumintop Thor again now too.. 😅 I guess I have a few weeks until the next AliExpress sale date to work out if I want the 2 or 3.. 😆

  • montorola on 22/07/2024 - 09:54
    +1

    The Otacle A1 Hatchet sounds like a youth crime special

  • Caped Baldy on 22/07/2024 - 09:58
    +3

    Just a PSA, olight torches use proprietary batteries. So it'll cost a bit for spares.

    • eug on 22/07/2024 - 10:18
      -1

      They're actually reasonably-priced so I don't mind it. e.g. a Panasonic NCR18650B is $16.72 while Olight's 18650 is $19.95.

      • dust on 22/07/2024 - 10:26

        There are other places you can get 18650 that would be cheaper than that though.

        • eug on 22/07/2024 - 10:28
          +1

          How cheap do brand-name protected 18650s get? There are cheap 18650s but I don't bother with them any more.

          • Caped Baldy on 22/07/2024 - 10:56
            -3

            @eug: It's possibly to get like 5 18650s for $20 on aliexpress.

            Care to explain the neg? It's worth buying on aliexpress to avoid the 500% markup.

            • eug on 22/07/2024 - 11:21

              @Caped Baldy: I didn't neg, but I personally avoid cheap lithium cells. I'm sure you've heard a lot about lithium battery fires - they can be caused by both poorly-manufactured cells and poor charging.

              • Caped Baldy on 22/07/2024 - 11:30

                @eug: That's fair but a bit of research and you can easily find reputable sellers. I've got dozens of flashlights and batteries and haven't issues with batteries exploding. It is an issue for e-bikes and scooters where the in-built charging is poor quality and they pack in the components.

                I'm on the subreddit and there's more issues from people leaving the lights on and burning themselves than actual fires. Avoid the items with outrageous battery life (eg 10000mAh for an 18650) and the ones with fire in the name (eg sureFire).

      • Ademos on 22/07/2024 - 11:35
        +1

        Olight's 18650(olightstore.com.au) is $19.95.

        And cannot be used in any other product. So no, I don't regard that as reasonable. You're paying more for less functionality, less capacity as well.

        • eug on 22/07/2024 - 11:38

          And cannot be used in any other product.

          I guess you use your torches differently to me. I just leave the battery in my Olight and charge it when it goes low. I repeat until the battery dies in a few years, then I replace it. I don't have a need to use it in other products.

          • Ademos on 22/07/2024 - 11:42

            @eug: Two is one, one is none. If you don't actually need a light, from time to time, great. If you've ever found yourself in a situation where you've got a flat battery that needs a swap out (side of the road, extended power failure, work, etc).

            Point being is that you can find comparable (or superior) lights at the price that offer the option. In fact, I'd be as bold as to say as 95% of other lights offer the option.

            Your needs may change, so why not get the most for your money now, rather than later?

            • eug on 22/07/2024 - 12:21

              @Ademos:

              Two is one, one is none. If you don't actually need a light, from time to time, great.

              Yes - that is why I have multiple lights. Having one light and two batteries provides no redundancy if the light is damaged or lost on e.g. a hike.

              If you've ever found yourself in a situation where you've got a flat battery that needs a swap out (side of the road, extended power failure, work, etc).

              I have different lights and power sources for different situations. For extended power failures and work I'd just use my much more capacious tool batteries and floodlights which would be more suitable for area lighting than a handheld torch anyway.

              If car-related emergency lighting was a concern, surely one would have a cigarette-lighter-powered light in their car as well as their torch? The car is a massive power source after all.

              Point being is that you can find comparable (or superior) lights at the price that offer the option.

              That's great for your preferences, but different people can have different preferences to you.

              I really like the magnetic charging attachment as it's quick and easy to pop on charge. If the torch gets knocked off the desk or yanked by accident, the charging attachment just pops off. A Type-C cable could break off or damage the socket or plug - which has happened to me before.

              I can also attach the dock onto a wall so charging it is just a matter of dropping it into the dock.

              Your needs may change, so why not get the most for your money now, rather than later?

              If I wanted to get the most for my money, I would pass on my unused torches to someone else who would use it. I would do that with a battery included of course, so nothing is wasted - the olight battery goes with the olight torch.

              • Ademos on 22/07/2024 - 14:01

                @eug: Again, you can have both.

                Same battery size. Magnetic charging. Waterproof. Proven. Same features. Fraction of the price. Removable battery.

                This isn't a discussion about "if it's good enough for me". It's a discussion about "Can you get a common, logical feature for the same price or less for a device which is almost guaranteed to outlast the life of the battery" and the answer is unequivocally yes.

                There is zero "counter" to this. It's not an opinion. There's not much point bothering.

                • Caped Baldy on 22/07/2024 - 14:07
                  -1

                  @Ademos: Some people like to do all their appliance shopping at Harvey Norman… same mentality.

                • Bacons on 22/07/2024 - 14:46

                  @Ademos: well the sky is blue

                  so yes you're right but the reasons people get an Olight outweigh the whole

                  Can you get a common, logical feature for the same price or less for a device which is almost guaranteed to outlast the life of the battery" and the answer is unequivocally yes

                  spiel

                • eug on 22/07/2024 - 20:48

                  @Ademos:

                  Again, you can have both.
                  Same battery size. Magnetic charging. Waterproof. Proven. Same features. Fraction of the price.

                  What alternative would you suggest?

                  Removable battery.

                  Are you only thinking of the Olight models without removable batteries?

                  There is zero "counter" to this. It's not an opinion.

                  That is your opinion.

                  • Ademos on 23/07/2024 - 11:00
                    +1

                    @eug: Take the headlamp.

                    If you want specifically flood/throw, red light, integrated charging, here's a bunch of cheaper option with removable batteries, or on par.

                    This is not a comprehensive list. If you want the handheld options the ecosystem is exponentially larger.

                    http://flashlights.parametrek.com/index.html?type=headlamp&b…

                    • eug on 23/07/2024 - 12:49

                      @Ademos:

                      If you want specifically flood/throw, red light, integrated charging, here's a bunch of cheaper option with removable batteries, or on par.

                      I was talking more about handhelds, but looking at those headlamps, none are a fraction of the price of the $97 Olight headlight above, with the same build.

                      The Wuben H1 costs AUD$61 locally but is made of plastic (so poorer heat dissipation), and uses the worst kind of connector for charging - micro USB. The Klarus HL1 is AUD$74.95 but also uses micro USB.

                      All the other headlamps on that page costs more than the Olight and they all use micro USB except for the $169.95 HM70R and $284.95 HM75R which use Type C.

                      I would personally never buy a torch that uses micro USB again as I'm sure everyone is aware of the durability problems with both the plug and socket.

                      If you want the handheld options the ecosystem is exponentially larger.

                      OK, let's take a look at the $139.96 Olight Seeker 4 Pro above. What would you suggest that uses the same battery size, has magnetic charging, is waterproof, is proven, has the same features, and costs a fraction of the price?

                      • Ademos on 23/07/2024 - 12:55
                        -2

                        @eug:

                        none are a fraction of the price of the $97 Olight headlight above, with the same build.

                        So that's an outright lie, and I'll exit the conversation if its in bad faith. Good day to you.

                        Again, it is not a comprehensive, up to date list. But it is a clear and plain example that this behaviour is far outside the industry standard, and should not be supported.

                        • eug on 23/07/2024 - 13:11

                          @Ademos:

                          So that's an outright lie,

                          How is that a lie? The link you provided shows 8 headlights. None of them are a fraction of the price with the same build. Only two of them are cheaper - not by much, certainly not a fraction of $97.

                          So is there no alternative to the $139.96 Seeker 4 Pro above that has the same battery size, magnetic charging, waterproof, is proven, has the same features, and costs a fraction of the price?

                          I get why some people dislike Olight. I'm not a fan of some of their marketing tactics myself, but they do make good products, especially when on sale. You just have to know what you're buying and whether it suits your own usage.

                          Everyone uses things differently - what I find useful and will happily pay a little more for (e.g. magnetic charging) might be completely pointless to someone else and that's fine - not everybody will have the exact same preferences.

                          • Ademos on 23/07/2024 - 20:20
                            -4

                            @eug: Blocked for continuing to lie, invent strawmen, have zero market knowledge, and an over reliance on complete logical fallacy to justify their poor purchasing decisions.

                            • Bacons on 23/07/2024 - 20:45
                              +1

                              @Ademos: you're just throwing words out there, no substance and when your own "evidence" is called out you just say people are lying without making any effort to disprove or even address their points. Klarus HL1 is 75 AUD in AU, Wuben H1 is 63 after a 10% coupon. So 2 of the 8 in that list are truly cheaper than the Olight but are apples and oranges anyways. Ultimately, none of them match the feature set that the Olight headlamp provides.

                              The selling point of this Olight is the spot mode and flood mode and the red light and the motion sensor for switching modes.

                              Also the Olight is more expensive because it has better weight distribution with the battery located at the rear instead of integrated. More comfortable on the head..

                              The rest of those options (you love fractions so I'll tell you 6/8 of those options) in the list you provided are literally more expensive than this Olight headlamp.

                              Honestly pathetic mate

                          • Bacons on 23/07/2024 - 20:49
                            -1

                            @eug: at this point I'm convinced it's all bait, and I'm guilty of falling for it as well

                            • eug on 23/07/2024 - 21:36

                              @Bacons: True, it seemed to start out semi-normal then quickly went downhill. It's amusing seeing how people can be so blinded when they truly believe something. :)

    • dust on 22/07/2024 - 10:26
      +1

      What's the difference between the Olight battery and a regular 18650?

      • eug on 22/07/2024 - 10:35
        +3

        To enable in-body charging through the magnetic cap, Olight's 18650 adds a small negative terminal ring at the top which connects to the charging circuit in the tailcap.

        You can use a regular button-top 18650 in some Olights, you just can't charge it in the torch. You'd want to test it out first before going on a trip with it though.

    • ntb on 22/07/2024 - 10:56

      Just buy normal 18650s as spare though. Easier to throw them all into a charger.

    • ssfps on 22/07/2024 - 16:00
      +1

      Thanks for the warning, nearly dived into this deal but i hate non-standard battery tech.

      • Caped Baldy on 22/07/2024 - 17:06
        +1

        I've been eying the Acebeam E75 (21700 battery) on Nealsgadgets for $75USD using ND25F. There was a 30% off code floating around. Historic low is around $60USD. Runtime on high (around 1000 lumens) is meant to be close to 2 hrs.

        For around $50, the wurkkos TS22 XHP70.3 HI 90CRI (21700 battery) is good and I've been using it for a few months now.

        For around $35, the wurkkos FC11C (18650 battery) is a good option. I bought the older FC11 for my parents and they're using it for night walks.

      • eug on 22/07/2024 - 20:50

        Thanks for the warning, nearly dived into this deal but i hate non-standard battery tech.

        Which were you interested in? Some Olights can use standard cells. The customised cell simply allows charging in the torch.

  • vash5 on 22/07/2024 - 11:00

    FYI OP I have been eyeing off the javelin Pro 2 kit for a while and the 35% discount is very stock standard for almost the past year on every single I like sale.

    I can't speak to the rest of the pricing that you've mentioned, but I have noticed their sale discount percentage has been quite consistent and nothing really out of the ordinary.

    So even if you miss out on this sale of the next one that comes around, you'll probably be able to pick up the same thing again for a similar price.

    • beefsandwich on 22/07/2024 - 11:21
      +1

      Absolutely correct.
      They changed their direction a bit this year and the sales are fewer but the discounts are basically the same. I've spent a lot on olight gear over a lot of years but am pretty over them now, for these reasons:
      * Offer the same product in varied colours and limited editions to encourage collecting
      * Drip feed the new editions during sales to force people to buy stuff the moment the sale goes live
      * Attract 'whales' by offering customer tiers which encourage insane spending to reach the next tier and unlock benefits
      * One of the tiers allows access to early access to new products (which I fell for) - customers pay to beta test products but it makes you feel like you're in an exclusive club because you agree to an NDA
      * Sales are full of bundles which change in content and price each sale
      * Proprietary charging methods to keep you in the brand
      * Provide only USB cables for charging so that if you have an issue with a torch, customer support can blame whatever power brick you're using (though they are better now they have lifetime warranty)
      * Create an army of superfans who won't tolerate negative criticism of the brand

      Having said all that, they do offer some niche products which are quite good quality. A lot of the 'regular' torches though are eclipsed in quality, brightness etc by other brands. But if you want torch that offers UV and a laser, or a lantern that is also a sub-par bluetooth speaker, you don't have many choices.

  • Ademos on 22/07/2024 - 11:33
    +1

    Olight have some nice looking products with some horrible choices. I don't support them because of their move to proprietary batteries or integrated ones you cannot swap out.

    Also note the headlamps battery warranty in some regions is an appalling one year (potentially more in Aus, but not because they want to) and it is not designed to be swapped easily….no. Nope.

  • ozbs25 on 22/07/2024 - 11:42

    Cashrewards has 12% cashback. Expires in 4 days.

    • the-rabs on 22/07/2024 - 11:50

      sick! I'll update the details.

      • ozbs25 on 22/07/2024 - 13:11

        12% is for cashrewards. I'm not sure what shipback is doing.

        • bazinga8888 on 22/07/2024 - 22:11

          whatever upsize shitback is offering, i rather go for cashrewards even if its few % lower, as least it either tracked or not tracked. For shitback, it is like a lottery even when it tracks, it does track with "calculating" lol.

  • snuke on 22/07/2024 - 11:50
    +1

    Marauder Mini is $194.96. They just updated their site, while also removing this price form their eBay store and Amazon.

    I have this, love it. I am on acreage, it's fantastic for lighting up the paddocks and spotting.

    • the-rabs on 22/07/2024 - 12:12

      Thanks for this! I've updated the post

    • LowRange on 22/07/2024 - 14:52

      Agree, I have much brighter lights and lights with more flood or throw. But the Mauauder Mini I use the most, it's UI and the ability to switch between flood and throw is excellent.

      • snuke on 22/07/2024 - 15:51

        The brain dead simple UI was a major reason to get it. If the wife picks it up after not using it in months, it's just too simple to not figure out how to use.

  • Nukkels on 22/07/2024 - 12:10

    The Seeker 4 mini at this price is really tempting, but I suspect the Arkfeld Pro is probably better for both white and UV, as well as battery life - plus it has a laser. Should I wait for that to go on sale or just grab this one?

    • the-rabs on 22/07/2024 - 12:17
      +1

      I guess it really depends on what your use case is. .

      I think the other benefit of the arkfield over the Seeker is the fact that it's slimmer, but longer.

      Looking at the stats, the Arkfels also runs longer at the various brightness levels.

      I haven't been tracking the prices of the arkfeld but, based on some of the comments, their sales seem to be consistent..

      Sorry, I know that's not much help..

  • Morkai on 22/07/2024 - 12:26

    I'm guessing even their small lights are a bit too much to strap to a bike handlebar for dusk/night rides?

    edit

    Purely as a "hey I'm riding here in the bike lane" thing.

    • the-rabs on 22/07/2024 - 13:10
      +1

      Actually, they have two bike light options, but only one is on sale right now.

      RN2000
      RN1500

      • Morkai on 22/07/2024 - 16:52

        Oooh thanks. My cashrewards plugin is showing 12% back on olightstore.com.au currently too.

  • Doofie69er on 22/07/2024 - 12:51

    Having recent break-ins in the area was thinking something like this for self defence if someone does manage to get in. Would these be powerful enough to temporarily blind/disorientate and make the intruder run away? Any legal ramifications on this.

    • ozbs25 on 22/07/2024 - 13:03
      +1

      From what I've read you need to aim for 2000+ lumens for this sort of application.

    • Caped Baldy on 22/07/2024 - 13:27

      Look into the Convoy L7 (no in built charging afaik) or L8 with SBT90.2 LED. They're like modern maglites.

      Any legal ramifications on this.

      Probably. It's always contentious when these cases come up. Definitely don't chase them or beat them while they are down.

    • Bacons on 22/07/2024 - 13:31

      the general consensus on /r/flashlight is no, flashlights are not viable self defense.

      in my opinion, if the environment is completely dark so that the intruder's eyes are completely night adjusted, then yes. It will stun them for maybe 5 seconds if you hit them in the eyes. Whether they run away or not is up to chance. Olights don't tend have a great max output/cost ratio so if you're buying solely to use as a 'flash bang' I'd look elsewhere.

      For reference I have a 63K lumen flashlight and that's the only one I'd possibly count on for some stun. My other 3-4K lumen flashlights are too weak in my opinion.

      • Ademos on 23/07/2024 - 20:21
        -2

        yes. It will stun them for maybe 5 seconds

        It really won't. You can easily beat someone up with your eyes closed, if all they're relying on for self defense is a button.

        • Bacons on 23/07/2024 - 20:32

          there's 2 different points you're trying to make

          1

          It really won't

          it's easy to prove/disprove this, turn off all the lights and wait till your eyes adjust to the dark. Then point a flashlight into your eyes and put it on turbo mode. See how long it takes for you to recover. About 3 seconds, and maybe 5 seconds has been my experience..

          2

          You can easily beat someone up with your eyes closed, if all they're relying on for self defense is a button.

          bait

    • tasty-falafel on 22/07/2024 - 16:10

      I keep a bottle of Draino near my front door. One squirt in the eyes and they won't be robbing anyone else in future.

    • rooster7777 on 22/07/2024 - 23:32

      I reckon 500 lumens is enough to do more than just deter…. ahem
      MAXTOCH XSWORD LA60S
      my eyes might be a bit funny… but it more than distracts… just reflecting off something shiny
      however… there is that thing about "reasonable force"

      however, if someone has actually broken in, and is in unfamiliar surroundings… "temporarily blind" may not be compatible with "run away"

  • Mr BoMBAStiG on 22/07/2024 - 20:33

    For anyone that has mlok on their rifle, this unit is actually pretty good
    https://www.olightstore.com.au/olight-javelot-tac-wml-rail-m…
    You can activate the light while you hold the barrel and it sits better than the scope mount imo

  • snuke on 26/07/2024 - 11:54

    Array 2 Pro High has gone back up to full price

  • WasBargain on 31/07/2024 - 18:07

    Anyone got shipping confirmation on their order? I haven't heard anything back from them for either order. I don't think it took this long last time..

    • ozbs25 on 31/07/2024 - 19:05
      +1

      They can take a long long time during sales. I can access sales early so I try to buy my stuff before the main sale starts, otherwise yeah, it can take a few weeks to get your stuff.

      • WasBargain on 31/07/2024 - 20:13

        That's cool, as long as it wasn't just me.. 😅

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