2008 Inova's Coming Soon!! Interested?

BugOutGear_USA · #1 12-09-2007, 07:34 PM

CPF'ers,
UPDATE 2-25-08

Here is some additional info on runtimes and Lux readings(Lux readings taken by BOGUSA @1meter with fresh Panasonic batteries using a DX Lodestar LS1330A:

T1 - Advertised Runtime Regulated for approx. 3.75 hours @ 100 lumen and then drops out over the next 2 hours. Actual Lux Rating: 1660@ 1 meter.

T2 - Advertised Runtime Regulated for approx. 2.6 hours @125 lumen and then drops out over the next 1.4 hours. Actual Lux Rating: 3680

T3 - Advertised Runtime Regulated for 2.5 hours@ 150+ lumen and then drops out over the next 1.5 hours. Actual Lux Rating: 2370 (this is strange since the T2 got a higher lux rating, but may be due to a tighter beam pattern?). (older T3 with optic lux reading: 1640)

Hope that helps...

You heard it here first...

Inova is updating their line in 2008!

Here is the breakdown. This is all the info we have at the moment. If you want to reserve one let us know here. Release date is 2/1/08. We will be one of the first to receive shipment.

The T1-MP 100 lumen light output for 5 hours - w/CPF Discount: $46.50

The T2-MP 125 lumen light output for 4 hours - w/CPF Discount: $51.85

The T3-MP 150 lumen for 3.5 hours - w/CPF Discount: $64.20

The T4-MP 175 lumens for 2 hours with High, Low and Strobe

The T5-MP 200 lumen for 3 hours with High, Low and Strobe

You can order the T1, T2, & T3 below at our CPF Specials Page:

http://www.bugoutgearusa.com/cpf.html

Orders will ship out on Monday, Feb 25th.

Regards,
Flavio
BugoutGearUSA.com

discohero · #2 12-09-2007, 07:38 PM

It's about time! Please let us know if you will be doing any pre-order deals. Thanks!

ernsanada · #3 12-09-2007, 07:42 PM

Are the Inova's using the TIR Optics?

Marduke · #4 12-09-2007, 07:50 PM

And the rumors are confirmed!!!

Now, for an X1 Cree....

LG&M · #5 12-09-2007, 08:08 PM

This is good news. To bad Rayovac & Coleman bet them to it.
Any more info. Thanks.

:)> · #6 12-09-2007, 08:09 PM

Excellent news! I have been wanting to buy an Inova but would not due to their choice of K2 emitters.

Hopefully they keep the reflectors instead of optics and hopefully, the reflectors smooth out the beams and don't leave a bunch of rings.

ttran97 · #7 12-09-2007, 08:12 PM

I would definitely like to reserve 2 of the Cree T1's! I can't wait! Thanks, Flavio.

djblank87 · #8 12-09-2007, 10:26 PM

I will reserve 1 of the new cree T-1's lock me in. Thanks, for the info Flavio.

PhantomPhoton · #9 12-09-2007, 10:35 PM

Well a year late is better than never.

Anyway I think I may be able to stop groaning and moaning every time i hear mention of Inova. Thanks for the info Flavio. I am interested. Let's see what they are using for UI. But so far it's looking good. I"m hoping they make something that uses an optic, not the whole line, but throw something back in there for us optics nuts.

spyderknut · #10 12-09-2007, 10:53 PM

What? No X5?

orbital · #11 12-09-2007, 10:55 PM

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Yep, a T1 here. wonder if it's CREE in full lineup?

Do I dare say this....
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276 · #12 12-09-2007, 11:17 PM

just made my night!!! actually week

daveman · #13 12-09-2007, 11:46 PM

Inova is about a year and a half late to the game, an eternity in today's flashlight business.

Having said that, I'm willing to forgive and forget the moment they bring out that X1 with a R4 eimtter in it.

Robocop · #14 12-10-2007, 12:41 AM

Well this is good news indeed and if Inova lives up to their reputation these should be very well made products. I am curious if they have any plans for their X5 or even the X1 to receive changes?.....Imagine that slick little X1 with a Cree or even better the tried and true X5

rizky_p · #15 12-10-2007, 03:33 AM

i dont mind Inova really late in the game as long as when they finally release a new line please use the latest bin.

Griz · #16 12-10-2007, 05:48 AM

I'm interested in a T5.

Do you know what the lumen rating is on low?

Griz

Daekar · #17 12-10-2007, 06:26 AM

I'm glad to hear this! Inova is one of those companies that I would've bought a light or two from already if they had more efficient emitters simply because I've heard how durable they are - plus I think a lot of them are GORGEOUS. Here's hoping I'll have an excuse to pick one up!

Waiting in great anticipation for more information!

depusm12 · #18 12-10-2007, 08:17 AM

Would be interested in a T4

HiltiHome · #19 12-10-2007, 10:18 AM

I'm in, if they use premium bin and give ring free beam.

skalomax · #20 12-10-2007, 11:35 AM

I'm interested in a T4, T1, and T3.

Are these really CREEs or are they SSC or Rebels?

thanks

kavvika · #21 12-10-2007, 11:37 AM

I just had an awesome idea! Inova should use the new Nichia DS 5mm LED's that Arc is using for their AAA-P for the X1 and X5. Battery life should be better than the Gen. 2 versions while nearly doubling that generations output. Inova should really be using premium LED's in their "premium" (to the masses) flashlights, such as R bins in their X0 and T line, and DS like previously mentioned. I WILL buy more Inovas if this happens!

Burgess · #22 12-10-2007, 04:54 PM

Well, it's about time, Inova !

Now, don't forget the humble little X1 model.

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Flic · #23 12-10-2007, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kavvika

I just had an awesome idea! Inova should use the new Nichia DS 5mm LED's that Arc is using for their AAA-P for the X1 and X5. Battery life should be better than the Gen. 2 versions while nearly doubling that generations output. Inova should really be using premium LED's in their "premium" (to the masses) flashlights, such as R bins in their X0 and T line, and DS like previously mentioned. I WILL buy more Inovas if this happens!

Oh I'd be all over those!!!!

phil000 · #24 12-11-2007, 02:21 AM

O my o my, it's FINALLY TRUE!!!!

imagine...an R4 X1...

Or x5 R4...if they can get their Vf binge under control :/

KeyGrip · #25 12-11-2007, 07:01 PM

Hmmm, I think a T4 or T5 might be replacing my brother's Magcharger. This will prove to be interesting. Thanks for the heads up, and please keep posting with updated information!

Russianesq · #26 12-11-2007, 09:21 PM

only one comes into mind = FINALLY

these lights are build like a tank and will now have an emitter that is not outdated

houtex · #27 12-12-2007, 07:55 AM

now if they'll make a single 123 T1 type ...hey I guy can dream.

ernsanada · #28 12-12-2007, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skalomax

I'm interested in a T4, T1, and T3.

Are these really CREEs or are they SSC or Rebels?

thanks

First post says,

Inova is going Cree for 2008!

pete7226 · #29 12-12-2007, 09:46 AM

I'd be interested in a T1 and/or T2, as long as they dont get physically bigger.

PhantomPhoton · #30 12-12-2007, 11:45 PM

Updated rumors abound on CPF...
Are we sure they're crees? Or are they new TFFC K2s?

Both have their merits, I'd buy either as long as they're good bins.