Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Create Account now to join.
  • Login:

Welcome to the NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.

Darkness Delta


User Tag List

+ Reply to Thread
Page 9 of 25 FirstFirst 1234567891011121314151617181920212223 ... LastLast
Results 121 to 135 of 361
Like Tree431Likes

Thread: All things Maxtoch..

  1. #121
    Member Micky Duck's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Geraldine
    Posts
    22,367
    sounds like a great light/headlamp to use on push bike...Ive got one made by Coast that works very well,it too has a dimmer slide on the battery pack,I used to often cycle 11kms into town in the dark...cars just would not dip thier lights for a cyclist...well a simple slide of the dimmer soon changed thier minds about that.at full strength and focus its on par with my led lenser torch ...but like most headlamps with wires it has just let go in the wire...nothing a bit of tape cant fix.
    if it dies...might have to get one of yours to go with the Archer...when they arrive....

  2. #122
    Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Te Awamutu Rural
    Posts
    1,481
    So a brand spanker new headlight $150ish and the Archer (which is suited for spotting( I think)) is $105 NZD delivered form you @mudgripz. Just trying to get the lowdown...Next question...Visa..?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    dannyb likes this.

  3. #123
    Unapologetic gun slut dannyb's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2018
    Location
    Oxford, North Canterbury
    Posts
    8,441
    Quote Originally Posted by dannyb View Post
    Got any pics of the LR head lamp ?
    @mudgripz ?

  4. #124
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,819
    Hi Burts - yep will bring in heaps - likely next month. Very popular.

    Bear in mind everyone these are spanking new models and want to get feedback from round country to keep developing them. None of the Maxtoch models are ever 'finished' as such - always playing with them, always up for improvement when a good idea pops up... Wirehunt - thanks for suggestion to bring in spare straps - great idea!!

    Tiroa - $150 just a guess - will find out soon. It won't be Led Lenser prices!!

    Might have a crack at a photograph - but its a simple looking light.
    Last edited by mudgripz; 19-06-2019 at 10:33 PM.

  5. #125
    Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    Taupo
    Posts
    134
    Cheers Mudgripz

    Great to talk to you last night and understand the development of the torches. You have a real passion for this and it shows.
    Sign me up for the new LR Too

    Cheers
    Dan
    mudgripz likes this.

  6. #126
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,819
    Thanks Dan - we've had a shooting team for 13 years here in Canterbury and had long periods of absolutely legend shooting. And being kiwi boys we have alot of fun working on more rifles, trucks, lights - whatever to do it better. Maxtoch torches developed out of this. We were nailing occasional reds/piggies etc, and at times over 1000 bunnies in an evening - so all our Maxtochs are field lights first and foremost...

    Good fun for the boys developing them, and even though selling them now we'll keep doing it that way..
    Last edited by mudgripz; 19-06-2019 at 11:09 PM.
    quentin likes this.

  7. #127
    Member craigc's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Upper Hutt
    Posts
    2,177
    Hi team. My brothers Maxtoch has stopped working... is there some where in NZ I can send it to get it serviced. I’ve tried a new tail switch and that was not the problem.
    There was a guy on here from Upper Hutt who de-domed mine once; is he still on here?

    Thanks

  8. #128
    Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    NI
    Posts
    1,313
    Quote Originally Posted by craigc View Post
    Hi team. My brothers Maxtoch has stopped working... is there some where in NZ I can send it to get it serviced. I’ve tried a new tail switch and that was not the problem.
    There was a guy on here from Upper Hutt who de-domed mine once; is he still on here?

    Thanks
    @craigc I think if you PM gadgetman down south, he does repairs. Pretty sure you just send him torch with return postage included and he'll fix it right up. But double check first, in case things have changed.

  9. #129
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,819
    Yep - just send it own to gadgetman and include return post - PM him on this site.

    Maxtoch not required to repair lights people have altered but we tend to look after them anyway...
    Wirehunt and dannyb like this.

  10. #130
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,819
    Just a quick comment boys on Maxtoch guarantees. The written guarantee for Maxtoch lights is one year covering replacement parts and labour - 'if problem caused by normal use'. Then lifetime on parts so long as they're available. In effect Brian covers both parts and labour free for as long as we have bits. That's just goodwill - bit extra we are happy to do..

    If you've modded it, home dedomed it, botched it etc - best to tell Brian in your PM. He's a generous bugger and will likely still repair it for you, but we need to look after him.. And when sending your lights, as guys have suggested earlier in this thread, a paid return courier bag is good.

    I'd also suggest really looking after these Maxtochs. They cost more these days and they are a special bit of electronic/optic lens kit. I've dropped my Maxtochs from the truck hunting 2-3 times, but always on grass, and without damage. But .. best to treat them more as you would a scope. For rough work - on the job etc - I use a $10 cheapie.. doesn't matter if I drop it.
    6x47 and Micky Duck like this.

  11. #131
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,819
    Name:  20190625_174837.jpg
Views: 636
Size:  3.48 MB


    This is photo of the prototype of the new Maxtoch LR headlamp. Production model will be flasher. This headlamp is bigger and heavier than HO1R as it needs much bigger reflector and metal surround to allow for beam throw, and to dissipate heat. Around 290gms? with two protected 18650s in it. Single push button switch front left for on/off, and to operate its infinitely variable mode selection (like a dimmer). Very simple, not too heavy on head, and comes with USB charge cable/plugin - though you''re probably better off with dual charger. My test model about 540 meters range ANSI = down to 1 lumen or equivalent full moonlight on target. HO1R about 80-100 meters - that's a camper light.

    No price yet - in production about 10 days time.
    Last edited by mudgripz; 26-06-2019 at 08:55 PM.
    R93, rugerman, Matt2308 and 6 others like this.

  12. #132
    Member kukuwai's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Location
    Tasman bay NZ
    Posts
    2,623
    Quote Originally Posted by mudgripz View Post
    You beauty, looks good mate!!

    Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
    dannyb likes this.
    Its not what you get but what you give that makes a life !!

  13. #133
    Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Location
    Tauranga
    Posts
    784
    Put me down for one please.

  14. #134
    R93
    R93 is offline
    Member R93's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Westland NZ
    Posts
    16,102
    Quote Originally Posted by nevereadyfreddy View Post
    Put me down for one please.
    Me 2 please.

    Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
    Do what ya want! Ya will anyway.

  15. #135
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    1,819
    Yep got that Freddy and R93.

    Just unpacking big box full of lights and gear now so will have heap of orders away next day or so. Be in touch with everybody shortly.

    M1 Archer parcel due next week, and new headlamp going into production about then. Consignment of new H/Ls maybe end of month? Looking forward to seeing this one - gadget and I toyed with design for 2-3 years...

 

 

Similar Threads

  1. Maxtoch
    By moonhunt in forum Gear and Equipment
    Replies: 71
    Last Post: 12-07-2014, 04:48 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Welcome to NZ Hunting and Shooting Forums! We see you're new here, or arn't logged in. Create an account, and Login for full access including our FREE BUY and SELL section Register NOW!!