No need for swag for most serious users but a simple way to buy them and send a link. Most end users aren't the type to go hunt down Instagram accounts and such, they want a link from the "gear" guy where they can just buy it etc. Glad he is on there, I followed him a while ago just forgot about it honestly, I know my buddy Ben could remind me about his page.
Anyone have input on the Hel-Star lights? Specifically a 5 vs. a 6?
Thanks!
I run a 6 specifically a HS-620-01, way more compact than the 5 and the current gen. 5 works and is good but you it is a lot bigger foot print. One thing unless you want it ( I don't recommend it) is the 640 series have a lock on the switch to keep you from just changing modes, you have to lift this super small tab to change modes and basically the only way to do it is with two hands and you have to have some fingernails lol, pain in the ass to me.
Last edited by karmapolice; 12-08-2020 at 10:04 PM.
I think you have the numbers switched, the 620s are the ones that's said to need a tool to swap modes but can be done with fingernails, while the 640 is a simple slider. The argument is that the 620s are impossible to have a white light ND due to something bumping the switch; the 640's slider is pretty strongly detented, though, so I don't think it's a huge concern for your average person. CORE told me that they can convert a 620 to 640 for 40 USD plus S&H.
Thanks! Is the 6 as easy to see under NV? The 5 looks to have more surface area for the lights. It would be going on a helmet so I don't think the extra space will be an issue. Unless I don't know what I don't know... lol! I presume newer is better, but I'm not doing HALO jumps over sucksistan.
Thanks! I'm actually trying to outfit 2 helmets. I may get the 6 for the Airframe since the 5 would be less than ideal with the opening between the shells. The other one can use the 5 and save me $60. lol! Found this photo and I still think the 5 would give more visibility based on the LED spread. But I've not seen either of them under NV.
*photo from soldiersystems.net