Fenix Lights at SHOT Show 2009

[projecktchaos]

Just bought my fenix pd31, I wish they had the pressure switch for that one :/

[axvazqu]

I have Surefire and fenix lights and have never had a problem with any of my Surefires but have had malfunctions with my fenix lights. Fenix might be cheaper but you get what you pay for. if you want a solid light that won't give you problems buy the American made Surefire.

[ericssson]

i got a TK12 and it's good

[kevyo1]

I've had my TK10 for a couple of years. I use it on duty for police work. I've dropped it several times but it keeps on ticking. It's the brightest light I own to date. From what I've read so far.... the TK40 will be my next duty light. Good job Fenix.

[Locoboy5150]

Thanks for the video. I *love* my Fenix TK40. Ever since I bought it a couple months ago, I have had a hard time finding another flashlight on the market that fits my definition of an "ideal light" better. Thus, unlike most fellow flashlight fans, I have not had much urge to get another light since I bought my TK40.

I did get a Fenix LD20 for Christmas 2009 though and it is my EDC light. It's great too! Fenix has done a great job catering to people like myself that like using AA batteries.

[btekvtec]

i hate watching reps demo a product and feeling like i could do a better job than them

[GearBuyersGuide]

You should talk to some then, I know a few that were looking for help in their booths

[OfficerSheepDog]

@btekvtec

i feel the same way, youd think the people going for jobs like a flashlight rep, would be a flashaholic him/herself.

[scandapoodle]

i just love fenix. the best thing is how they price their products and have many models (big and small) for aa/aaa batteries.

[BenX74]

The only thing I always hated on the otherwise outstanding Fenix lights was tha absence of a decent belt clip and much worse, all those useless modes making the handling of the light uncomfortable.

Sine they solved ALL of this with their new PD10, I'll defenately going to own a fenix soon!

[krazYFaic]

surefire might not be the brightest but they're still quite hard ass. can't wait to buy one...

might also get a fenix ld20. is the ld20 durable when it comes to being dropped like for example the stairs?

[GearBuyersGuide]

I haven't dropped mine down concrete stairs or anything, but it's taken some normal abuse, falling off tables, etc.. it's about medium rugged in my book

[KimberTactical45]

my ld20 rides in my pocket daily and has stood up so far gets banged up regularly, nothing devastating but normal wear and tear and no problems whatsoever.

[LEXPIX]

Funny how it is compared to SureFires oldest, weakest LED light.

I wonder how the test would fair against the SureFire LX2. :-)

I do like that Fenix can run on standard AA batteries which SF cannot.

[GearBuyersGuide]

true, of course.. but he is trying to sell Fenix, not SF..

[theadmiralburns]

The 6P LED isn't Surefire's weakest, or oldest light by any means. First off, the 6P was originally an incandescent light.

He is comparing one of Surefire's two best-selling lights, which has a price-point of $89 MSRP to a "tactical" Fenix of similar purpose. The Fenix is likely somewhere in the $45-85 range.

Fenix isn't any better than but they are certainly excellent quality. I dare you to find a Surefire that's brighter than a Fenix at the same price point.

[LEXPIX]

It is their weakest 'LED" light. I'm aware of the history of the 6P Good point about comparing the nearest best selling price point light.

Bottom line, Surefire market is different from Fenix. Secondly, the overseas labor costs surely contributes to the cheaper pricing as well.

Both are good companies with good products. I have many from each camp. Yes, SF are a bit pricey, and yes Fenix are cheaper.

[GearBuyersGuide]

good points

[platyplaya]

Surefire makes their lights DURABLE, this is partly why they haven't gone into the realm of 5 or 6 brightness levels (they canceled their Invictus because it didn't meet their robust standards).

Their lights are pricey but they are reliable, and they have the best warranty of any product I've ever purchased. That is factored into the cost.

[theadmiralburns]

A Surefire LX2 is a $200 light.

The most expensive Fenix light I'm aware of is the TK40 for $160, and it will DESTROY an LX2 with 630 friggin lumens for 2 hours!. Of course, it's not a fair comparison since the TK40 takes like 8 AA's.

For a fair comparison, how about a 225 lumen TA30 for $90, less than half the price of the Surefire LX2.

[GearBuyersGuide]

Fenix are good ,but prolly not as rugged

Although my Fenix lights have taken a lot of abuse so far

[wreckinderivative]

What a complicated flashlight to use.

[GearBuyersGuide]

which one?

[wreckinderivative]

The very first one that requires you to manipulate two different controls to wade through all modes, some with questionable practicality like the SOS mode. Now, that's a flashlight that needs a manual or a lesson to use.

[GearBuyersGuide]

I think that one works the same as the TA30 we are currently testing. It has a ring that rotates to the 4 modes, then a click switch..

Not brain surgery, and I like that one click = one mode (unlike some of the click / codes others use)

So I don't care if you buy it or not, I'm just trying to say it's not all that complicated to operate

[hugo2x]

18650 are the way to go

[Microvisc]

Maybe they will bring out a "tuned" Version of TK40 with the possibility to use 18650.

[Microvisc]

How long will the TK40 run on a Level of 630Lumen?

[crumbub]

These are some specs... not sure if the modes are going to stay in this order...:

- Fenix said the light has an up to 630 lumens output.

2- 8 levels in 2 groups. they are:

630lumens (1hour), 13lumens (130hous), 93lumens (11hours), 277lumens (4.5hours) ; Burst flash , slow flash , SOS, quick flash.

3- Fenix said the output is regulated.

4- 4 / 8 pcs of 1.5V AA batteries.

5- Length:208mm ; house dia. : 39.4mm

6- tailstanding clickie.

[x2x3x2]

About 1 hour 51 minutes when using Eneloop rechargeable batteries.

[balaclavaman]

What light is the small one he uses at 3:40?

[GearBuyersGuide]

Ahh.. thanks for explaining. I didn't think of that

[KKreft]

8*AA is silly. Completely Ridiculous.

[GearBuyersGuide]

Why?

would you rather use 9 volts or D cells?

[KKreft]

3*18650 side by side would be about the same size yet be only three high capacity li-ion cells (the kind used in laptops). This will reduce the chance of mismatched nimh cells immensely. The average home user has no way to identify weak cells and build a balanced set. This creates a high likelihood of reverse charging and permanently damaging a rechargeable cell. Assuming you want a light that is reliable why would you multiply your chance for cell failure by 8?

[aybesee123]

You can run it for half the time by using 4 aa.

[cjdelphi]

I'd have been happier to see Fenix use an SSC P7, the only reason (let's be honest now) for even using the MC-E is simply down to the fact Dereelight (Chinese Rival) uses the MC-E and not long after they released one Fenix had one.

Also, not many people are going to be interested in the TK-40 as long as it uses 8x AA Batteries, 2 X 18650 would be required for the hardcore flashies out there.

[redmunkee]

Agreed, I mean I wouldn't mind a 2x D cell light along the lines of the TK40. I do appreciate fenix and these other chinese lights using common household batteries.

[starpuss]

nice tk40