All things Maxtoch..

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....

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..?[emoji51]


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Got any pics of the LR head lamp ?

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@mudgripz ?

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.

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

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..

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?

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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

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@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.

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...

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.

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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.

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You beauty, looks good mate!!

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Put me down for one please.

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Put me down for one please.

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Me 2 please.

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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...

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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...

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Good to hear. All my batteries are flat so I'm hanging out for a new charger! [emoji1787]

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waiting patiently.....tick tock tick tock

It wont happen over night but it will happen :)
And there shall be light...and it will be good :thumbsup:

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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.

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Looks the goods. Can’t wait till a definite price comes out. In the meantime, keep on doing fur and pet food...[emoji51]


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It wont happen over night but it will happen :)
And there shall be light...and it will be good :thumbsup:

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the first is a Rachel Hunter quote...pantene add I believe
and the 2nd is biblical...maybe ???Moses??Genisis perhaps??? but cant talk about that on here LOL.

haha yeah I was gonna mention the trumpet girl :P

As for the biblical quote, I'm afraid I've outed myself......Yes I worship the Photon :)

Plenty of orders away today and more tomorrow. Archers here next week - looking forward to testing out that little fart again - pocket size with 800m range :o

Have good supply of 2Xs, XPro, HO1R, remotes, batts, chargers etc now - let me know what you want.

People asking me now what is the best Maxtoch for all purpose hunting - is it the M24, the 2X or the new XPro? The answer is yep. They're all a bit different, all do the job, and guys who use them alot all have their own preferences. Specs:

* M24 Sniper 270gms, 63mm head, 310k lux, 1100m max, 360gms incl batts. Slim and light, ideal on scope or as spottie.
* 2X Shooter 310gms, 68mm head, 365k lux, 1200m max, 400gms incl batts. Tad heavier with bit more long range light on target.
* XPro Hunter 370gms, 78mm head, 490k lux, 1400m max, 460gms (18650s) or 510gms (21700s). Extra clarity and light at longer range.

Gadget likes his M24, I favour a 2X, testman Te Rei likes his XPro. Any will do the job - XPro best when really stretching distances, while other two great if scope use also. M24 very slim, light and a delight to handle. 2X perhaps the in between..

M1 Archer can be used as handheld, but we've got it in here as a small rifle light - esp 22s. Yes its a grunty little bugger - 800m for 3 minutes before it steps down to 575m - but its not comparable with its big brothers as a spottie. Looking forward to my new one..

Just trying to get my head around it. All the above mentioned are handhelds not head lights?


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Yep - M24, 2X, XPro all scope/handheld lights. I will try to take a photo of the lights over the weekend..

Then there's little M1 Archer at 145mm long, 135gms, but 1650 lumens, and 800m range. Good for 22, or for any other use as its a wee pocket size. Fraction of the cost of any Led Lenser lights, but its performance vastly superior. I will keep one of these..

Maxtoch only do two headlamps. The little HO1R 80-100m walk/camp light, and the new design LR (540m beam) headlamp which we should have here round end of month.

1650 lumens!!!!! holy smoke Batman!!!!!! tick tock tick tock

Hey Mudgrips

I will take a new charger please (PM me price).

Also will be keen on new head torch when they are up for grabs [emoji106]
@gadgetman thanks a whole bunch for that recent work on my torch, minta !! Here's a yarn for you...

Young fella used it the other night, he was pretty excited that it had been "de-domend".

In true 12year old fashion he told everyone about it !! "this torch is so much better", or "ive got my eye in tonight ah!"

Only issue was that he actually out spotted the three adults that were with him and he was the only one not carrying a rifle ?!?

Must have been the torch [emoji6]

Cheers [emoji106]



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Quick note on runtimes for the little single 18650 battery HO1R headlamp on white beam. Jock (Perazzi) this is for you - and others:

Turbo mode - 1000 lumens = 100 minutes
High mode - 430 lumens = 5 hours
Medium mode - 160 lumens = 13 hours 40 minutes
Low mode - 5 lumens = 73 hours

For normal camp/walking mode you'd be using medium (160Lumens) - so alot of hours on one batt. (Many of the wee headlamps these days like Led Lenser only run to say 220 lumens tops - plenty for camper.)
With this HO1R make sure you screw on end caps firmly for contact. Set to make contact in last bit of twist - which means you can loosen batt cap to stop lights coming on easily when in pack.
And remember when charging with usb plugin, red light means charging, blue means charged. When batt low, the front red lights will start blinking.

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Hey Mudgrips

I will take a new charger please (PM me price).

Also will be keen on new head torch when they are up for grabs [emoji106]
@gadgetman thanks a whole bunch for that recent work on my torch, minta !! Here's a yarn for you...

Young fella used it the other night, he was pretty excited that it had been "de-domend".

In true 12year old fashion he told everyone about it !! "this torch is so much better", or "ive got my eye in tonight ah!"

Only issue was that he actually out spotted the three adults that were with him and he was the only one not carrying a rifle ?!?

Must have been the torch [emoji6]

Cheers [emoji106]



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Nothing new there. Hell my wife outspots me when she comes out....


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Can I get a M1 Archer please, may a HO1R

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All good Brent. M1 consignment in customs here now - should have it tomorrow. Will be in touch with all who have ordered. I want one of these for myself too!!

New LR headlamp in production about right now... no idea of price yet.

My H01R turned up yesterday, great looking bit of kit. Cheers @mudgripz

Consignment of new Maxtoch M1 Archers arrived today - have sent PMs to all who expressed interest.

Very pleased with this little design - has taken time to get it just right. Testing them all out today.. VERY small but packs alot of punch with 575m medium beam, and 770-800m High. This is 2-4 times similar size led lensers at fraction of price. New tech SST40 led and 1650 lumens.

Just remember this will not compete with 2X, XPro, but it will be ideal on the 22, for possums etc. Wee light holds High for timed 3 minutes then steps down to medium at 575m max. Price for wee M1 Archer kit with carry case, holster, lanyard, spares etc is $110 delivered:

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Here's the little M1 Archer alongside big brothers: M1 Archer, M24 Sniper, 2X Shooter, XPro

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Brian (gadgetman) and I looking over the new baby Maxtoch M1 Archer today. Both very impressed with it - Maxtoch have done a great job. Very well made little bit of kit. I added one to my gear immediately, and he will grab one too. Little wee thing but sure packs a punch - considerably more output than original full size Maxtoch SNs of few years ago...

Out for walk this evening with M1 and can confirm its low mode has plenty of power too, ideal for possums and game at shorter range.

We like this one :)

Hey mudgripz, how much for a H01R with postage to Northland (rural)? Cheers.

HI MB - yes bit extra with RD so $82 delivered for HO1R

Cheers Mike

Anyone know of a quick efficient door to door courier company???

OK, send me some bank details via PM. I don't need the torch immediately. Cheers.

Alot of lights going out round the country - will be really good to get some comments and feedback on the 2X, Xpro, HO1R, new M1 Archer etc...

Thanks Mike

And just remember with the wee M1 Archer - it is a single cell torch and will have half runtime of the bigger two cell Maxtochs. Expect 45-50+ minutes for each battery on continuous use - which of course never happens as we're always stopping to reload, open gates, brag, grab a coffee etc..

Yeah that's what I've found with my Archer. Definitely less run time than the 2x but such a handy size and I have been using it a bit more than the 2x :)
More than enough light for walking around on the lowest setting.