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Detailed
Information:
The body of the light is made of Type II anodized machined
aluminum. The Type II anodize is the same as that found
on commonly available department store aluminum lights.
As a result, it will be subject to nicks and marring
from contact with abrasive surfaces. The head and the body of the
light has large machined-in ridges to help with grip.
The head of the light is rather large compared to the rest of the body so that it can house the large reflector used to collect the light from the Luxeon LED and project it forward. There are slight ridges machined into a ring around the head which allows for some improvement in grip when changing the focus of the light. The switch is found on the side of the light in a recess just below the head. The switch is covered by a smooth rubber cap.
Output is in the form of an intense white light. The
focus can be changed from a narrow beam to a wide flood
of light. Unfortunately, as is typical for all smooth
reflectored lights, when changing to a wide flood a
large dark hole appears in the center of the beam.
Runtime Plot:
Runtime
completed with Streamlight batteries. More information
on runtime plots is available HERE.
The switch is a 3-way click switch. First click gives you low output for battery conservation and close work. Second click gives you a very bright light for distance work and those times when more light is needed. Third click is off. The switch gives a good positive feedback when used.
The unit has O-rings throughout and should probably be considered dunkable - shake it off and keep going.
Ergonomics: The large head on the light makes it a little awkward, but not overly so. The finish is not abrasive and the ridges/grooves in the light provide for a fairly good grip.
To power this little monster you will need 2x123A batteries.
These are very expensive at retail stores. Purchase
them on-line whenever possible. Your first set of batteries
comes with the light. Runtimes for the various modes
are not stated, nor is the existence (or lack of) a
regulator circuit.
A soft nylon belt case comes with the package, but it is a bit difficult to make the light fit in the case due to the size of the head. You may want to get a better one when you have the opportunity.
What I Liked: Water resistant,
Tough/impact resistant, Dual output, Bright, Easy battery
change
What I Didn't Like: Head seems
way too big.
Conclusions: A very nice little
light. Nuwai has been producing some surprisingly high
quality lights lately and this is one more to add to
their offerings. Two stage output comes in very handy
for those times when you don't need to overwhelm your
environment with light. I like the fact that it comes
on in low mode first - obviously this was intended for
more utilitarian purposes than many other high output
lights.
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