Left is sbt90.2 4000k right is a sft70 6500k with boost driver

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    2 years ago

    So I know nothing of high powered flashlights. Are they just for fun? Searching? Blinding small children? Has the bright light ever helped or saved you?

    • D45@lemmy.worldOP
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      2 years ago

      They are mostly for fun and not even the most powerful lights I own. Ever thought to yourself I wonder what that is 1km away well with a K1 you’ll light it up like it’s daytime.

      I have only been collecting like a year or so and never had to use my lights in an emergency.

      The sbt90.2 is a monster of an led but also costs about $50 extra and eats batteries.the sft70 with boost driver isn’t as bright but will run at full power for hours unfortunately the manufacturer doesn’t offer this combo I had to order it and add the led myself

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      2 years ago

      Primarily fun, though I could see a lot of use cases in areas like construction and general outdoorsy stuff. Had a friend drooling over my Sofirn SP70, saying it would be perfect for checking on his livestock in the early morning.

      Things like that.

  • MasterNate@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    Very nice, i have an sbt90 one and love it. I need to get some other ones. One of my favorite lights.

    • D45@lemmy.worldOP
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      2 years ago

      They are amazing however I do tend to go for my convoy L6 or sofirn sp70 over a K1 just because it’s bigger bulkier and batter suited as a self defence weapon if needs be (not thst I have ever needed to)