Equipped To Survive Equipped To Survive® Presents
The Survival Forum
Where do you want to go on ETS?

Page 1 of 2 1 2 >
Topic Options
#18854 - 08/29/03 08:45 PM Latest Inova X5 Tactical?
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Has anyone tried the latest version of the Inova X5 Tactical? The new grips look much smoother and more palm-friendly.

Top
#18855 - 08/30/03 03:01 AM Re: Latest Inova X5 Tactical?
paramedicpete Offline
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 04/09/02
Posts: 1920
Loc: Frederick, Maryland
I am not sure what you mean by the lastest version of the X5 Tactical. Do you mean the X5 Tactical as compared to the X5? I have the X5 Tactical and EDC it, along with an ARC AAA and ARC LS. All three lights are great. Pete

Top
#18856 - 08/30/03 02:29 PM Re: Latest Inova X5 Tactical?
Anonymous
Unregistered


I think he's refering to the new body style...its slightly different than what you see in the promotional material. I have one of the new ones, and though I don't have an old style one to compare it to, I will say that it is vary comfortable, and that there are no sharp edges on mine anywhere.

-Chris

Top
#18857 - 08/30/03 02:41 PM Re: Latest Inova X5 Tactical?
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
No, actually it's the latest Inova X5 Tactical. Take a look for yourself: INOVA X5 Tactical - LED Mini Floodlight . Tell me what you think.

They say, and I quote, "Inova's newest version of the X5, with new improved 3-way tailcap switch and a more gripable body."

I read several posts on different forums, complaining that the ridges on the body of the X5, meant to ensure a nonslip grip, were actually painful and would cut into one's palm.

This one looks like they fixed that issue.

Top
#18858 - 08/31/03 02:34 PM Re: Latest Inova X5 Tactical?
paramedicpete Offline
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 04/09/02
Posts: 1920
Loc: Frederick, Maryland
I looked at that the photo at the web site you posted and yes mine does look different. Mine appears to have more grooves which have a rounder bottom. Mine is quite comfortable. I can not address the comfort of the one you posted. As to the "improved" 3-way tail switch, mine aready has that feature, it works great. By the way if you want a well made flashlight, check out TnC Custom Products at www.tncpaintball. com They are making a "custom" quality 3XCR123 5W White LED flashlight that just blows everything else away for a lttle more than $100.00. Just got one and I am really impressed. Pete

Top
#18859 - 09/01/03 04:18 AM Re: Latest Inova X5 Tactical?
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Thanks for replying. Are you sure of the URL? I just tried it and got a "not found" error.

Top
#18860 - 09/01/03 04:25 AM Re: Latest Inova X5 Tactical?
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
May I take it there were sharp edges on your first Inova X5?

Top
#18861 - 09/01/03 08:08 PM Re: Latest Inova X5 Tactical?
Anonymous
Unregistered


I don't have an old Inova, and have never held one, but I had read in a number of different reviews of the original design that the only problem were the sharp edges.

-Chris

Top
#18862 - 09/01/03 11:45 PM Re: Latest Inova X5 Tactical?
RayW Offline
Addict

Registered: 12/06/01
Posts: 601
Loc: Orlando, FL
I think this is where Pete wanted you to go,

http://www.tnccustomproducts.com/

And you should be careful about Pete's flashlight recomendations, you will wind up buying several.

Top
#18863 - 09/02/03 01:15 PM Re: Latest Inova X5 Tactical?
Craig Offline


Registered: 11/13/01
Posts: 1784
Loc: Collegeville, PA, USA
Got it. Thank you.

Top
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >



Moderator:  Alan_Romania, Blast, cliff, Hikin_Jim 
March
Su M Tu W Th F Sa
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Who's Online
0 registered (), 455 Guests and 73 Spiders online.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
GallenR, Jeebo, NicholasMarshall, Yadav, BenFoakes
5367 Registered Users
Newest Posts
What did you do today to prepare?
by dougwalkabout
03/27/24 11:21 PM
Zippo Butane Inserts
by dougwalkabout
03/27/24 11:11 PM
Question about a "Backyard Mutitool"
by Ren
03/17/24 01:00 AM
Problem in my WhatsApp configuration
by Chisel
03/09/24 01:55 PM
New Madrid Seismic Zone
by Jeanette_Isabelle
03/04/24 02:44 PM
EDC Reduction
by EchoingLaugh
03/02/24 04:12 PM
Newest Images
Tiny knife / wrench
Handmade knives
2"x2" Glass Signal Mirror, Retroreflective Mesh
Trade School Tool Kit
My Pocket Kit
Glossary
Test

WARNING & DISCLAIMER: SELECT AND USE OUTDOORS AND SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES AT YOUR OWN RISK. Information posted on this forum is not reviewed for accuracy and may not be reliable, use at your own risk. Please review the full WARNING & DISCLAIMER about information on this site.