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Ultra-Stinger 75-80,000 CP
Anyone have one? How do you compare it with other torches?
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Good question... have you checked out Black Bears flashlight thread? around page 3 there's a beam shot comparison between a Magcharger & an Ultra Stinger
Are you a technically minded individual Mr. Security? if you're interested there's details on how to construct mega-powerful Maglites (amongst others) over at CPF along with component/parts sources, helpful forum members & nuts'n'bolts construction project guides
Personally I'm currently sourcing components to build such a Maglite as to facilitate the usage of local G4 20w 12v globes, as I didn't want to have to import from the US the 6~9.6v units many of these Mega-Maglites use..."We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give" - Winston Churchill -
Thanks for the reminder about Black Bear. In a perfect world, I would choose his, but at a $100.00 more and limited service locations, I'm leaning toward the Ultra-Stinger.
Technical? Not really, I'm more mechanically inclined - probably wouldn't work for me.
Security: Freedom from fear; danger; safe; a feeling of well-being. (Webster's)Comment
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Ok - Ultra-Stinger it is with a Streamlight TL3 as back up. Things are looking brighter already.
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LOL nice word play...Originally posted by Mr. Security View PostOk - Ultra-Stinger it is with a Streamlight TL3 as back up. Things are looking brighter already.
Perhaps technical was the wrong word to use... basically you collect pre-made (by hobbyists/speciality lathe operators) componenents, aluminium reflector, glass lens, multi AA battery caddy & bi-pin globe holder... then simply install them into a Maglite host shell
Not familiar with the Stinger prices there, but one of these beasties is cheaper than purchasing a retail Streamlight Stinger here by far
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Thanks! Another plus for the Stinger flashlights is their "No Excuses" warranty. They repair/replace the light for life, even if I break it.Originally posted by Maelstrom View PostLOL nice word play...Security: Freedom from fear; danger; safe; a feeling of well-being. (Webster's)Comment
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Turning night into day.
Tonight is the 1st time I've been able to use my Stinger. I took it to the darkest area on the sight where there is zero lighting and started "playing."
All I can say is unbelievable. I felt like I had a spotlight in my hand with just a fraction of the size and weight.
Bottom line: If you buy one, you'll want to toss all your other flashlights.Security: Freedom from fear; danger; safe; a feeling of well-being. (Webster's)Comment
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I'm glad you like it... 300 Lumen output is significant & certainly one of the highest (if not THE highest) outputs from a production run flashlight
Dare I pry how many copper's it stung your wallet?"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give" - Winston ChurchillComment
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I heard he had to sell a Kidney ..................... but reality is we pay a hell of alot more for gear here than in the USA - bigger market and less costs plus finally our aussie dollar is creaping up - 93 cents USA today. I know in 1988 when I was in the USA it was 89 cents US and I spent merrily not realising how much I was saving from back home on shoes, 501's and baseball stuff."Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer" Sun TzuComment
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It would be nice to have the brightness of an ultra-stinger, but I really don't want to be lugging that thing around on my belt. Right now I have a polystinger because of it's size and recharging capabilities. I'm thinking of getting a rechargeable iNova though.If you fail to plan, plan to fail.
"People look to you to dig them out of life threatening dung - that is an awesome responsibility and should be honoured with your blood and sweat in preparation for the day when you may have to work very hard to save someone you might not even know or like. If you are terrible at your job, somebody gets blinded/maimed/disfigured or killed."-SlackComment
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130 bucks + 2 kidneys.Originally posted by Maelstrom View PostI'm glad you like it... 300 Lumen output is significant & certainly one of the highest (if not THE highest) outputs from a production run flashlight
Dare I pry how many copper's it stung your wallet?
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Here are some beamshots comparing the Ultra Stinger with other lights
Maglite 2 D
ULTRA STINGER rechargeable
POLAR BEAR 426 lumens rechargeable
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SUREFIRE M-4 four 123's every 20 minutes 350 lumens
BOREALIS 1050 LUMENS, RECHARGEABLE 50 MINUTES RUN TIME
The Bear Cub is 9 " long 13 oz. and run for 90 minutes Lithium Ion rechargeable. it is more intense and reach farther than the Ultra Stinger
Ultra Stinger
Bear Cub rechargeable
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Hmmm... you shoulda' haggled better, maybe you coulda' kept one of your kidneys! LOLOriginally posted by Mr. Security View Post130 bucks + 2 kidneys.
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No question about it, Black Bear makes a brighter torch, but you will pay considerably more $$ for it. I know Stream Light will always be in business and that means no worries about getting a free replacement, even if I break it. That's the reasoning behind my decision to go with the Ultra-Stinger.Originally posted by Maelstrom View PostHmmm... you shoulda' haggled better, maybe you coulda' kept one of your kidneys! LOL
BTW, not having those kidneys sure has cut down on trips to the restroom.
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