My Most Unique EDC Flashlight? Loop SK-03 Review
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- čas přidán 23. 06. 2024
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I review the Loop SK-03. This is a unique 2-in-1 flashlight with some surprising features!
Loop provided me with the SK-03 for review. I was not paid to make this video, nor have I held back on any negative opinions.
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SK03 Transcript
General thoughts after a week of usage/size comparison/practicality/interesting things:
• So Loop is a relatively new flashlight brand I noticed last year. They make some unique lights that look very different from anything else on the market so I reached out to Bruce who provided me with this sample of the SK03 for review. This light has a unique dual beam function and the side lights act like 'artificial tritium' too.
• What's in the box? Multi-colored filters x 4, lanyard, spare o-rings, 14500 battery + USB-C charging cable.
• Comparison with Pokelit AA, TS10.
Overall Construction, LED, lens, bezel and reflector
• Loop offers the SK-03 in three materials - aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium. Mine is the aluminum version. You can also opt for a version that comes with a multifunction bracket. This allows you to rotate the light in various positions while attaching it to objects magnetically. Very eye-catching design, a lot is going on. The build quality is excellent, and rather than just a single tube, the SK03 is machined from multiple parts joined together. It looks military and futuristic at the same time. There's an inner tube that forms a nice contrast against the gray. Double-sided clip, single large button on the end. The button is almost silent when pressed, requires a confident press to activate.
• 2 LED choices - 6500K (LED is only listed as Phillips LED on their website, but apparently it's a Cree XP-G4) and Nichia 4000K 519A. Frosted TIR lens. The bezel diameter is slightly larger than the body. There's some GITD material under the lens that produces a cool bluish glow after the light is switched off.
• 360-degree flood beam from LED strips on the body. They're also high CRI! This would be perfect hanging from the top of a tent or as a work light. The strips can be configured to turn on very dimly too, similar to tritium vials.
• No onboard charging. Runs with alkaline or NiMH cells - so there is a boost driver in this light.
UI - modes
• 8 clicks to lock/unlock. From lock, momentary on/med is available.
• 5 clicks to turn on microlight mode (only work with 14500 battery)
• Press once for on, hold for LMH (with memory). Double press for turbo.
• Triple press for strobe, press and hold for SOS, beacon.
• Side light - from off, press and hold and 1 second. Press and hold+ release to cycle LH, beacon.
Performance - total output, beam profile, longevity, practicality
• Ceiling bounce test, CRI, CCT.
• Nicely diffused light, good for short-med range. Not a thrower.
Considerations
• No built-in charging, but the included 14500 cell has a USB-C port on it.
• Pricey for a 14500 light, but it's built well and one of the most unique-looking lights in my collection, plus the included flood light feature expands functionality.
• Threads are not anodized.
Verdict
One first glance, this might look like a gimmicky flashlight. Still, when you look closer at the SK-03, there's a reason why they've done things differently - the GITD material under the head, LED strips on the side of the light, quiet but firm button, frosted TIR lens with efficient emitter, regulated out - this all makes for a near perfect EDC flashlight. - Věda a technologie
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Whoa. That looks cool
They only make this and another zoomable light as far as I know. Probably have to stand out these days with so much competition.
You can actually lock it out. Give the cap a twist and it locks out. Micro lights stay on e-trit mode, main beam stays off. Mainly how I carry this since 8 clicks is a bit excessive.
If I keep mine on and then unscrew the tailcap a bit, the light stays on. But if it's off, it won't turn on with this method
I have a stainless steel with nichia519 400k arriving tomorrow, excited for this little light
Nice! I wonder if it's 95CRI.
@@DarrenYeoYT they claim it to be. @urbandadcarry stands by it, he recommends the 519a for the sk03
@@DarrenYeoYT they claim it is, i received it today and similar tint to my TS10, (a tad bit rosier, negative duv)
well-designed 👍🏻
Now they just gotta make an LEP version of this :D
The grey snap on filter is weird, I would have preferred green.
I wondered what that was about but think it's to diffuse the white light. Sorta works.
heck yeah brother thanks for sharing lol also tell bruce i want a light to play with lol
Cheers man !
Interesting torch, but I generally shun from lights that have sealed batteries or don't use 21700/18650 format batteries. This helps to curtail my FL spending habit because there are lots of 14500 and 26650 based flashlights in the market. ☺
Loop SK-03: "I can illuminate dark, creepy pathways and I also have side lights that use snap-on colourful filters!"
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Sofirn IF24 Pro: "Hold my lager, mate" 🍺
Around the house, one of my most used lights is the reylight pineapple mini with an AAA cell. Also like the S2+ with warm 519A LED. Outside, I just like having a light with more power in case it's needed...
I have the IF24 Pro also and it's great, but this does have a couple advantages over it. Mainly the smaller size, more commonly available battery, and I love the idea of the digital tritium to find the light in the dark. I imagine I'd have that on all the time at night, with the red filter on. Of course the IF24 offers lots more features, but I wouldn't say one is directly better than the other. While the Loops are more $$, they are still reasonable for what's on offer and I love that there's a Ti version (for less than most companies charge for Ti).
sadly it is much too $$$ for something I will lose in about 5 weeks, lol
Haha.. I mostly use these AA/14500 ones at home. And keep them on my desk.