Wicked Lasers Versus other sellers

[LaserNoob21]

If you had an infinite amount of cash and time, would you rather purchase from: Wicked Lasers or another seller (custom or retail)
I was just wondering as to what people would rather buy, because I really, really want to get some more and I was wondering what everyone else would get.

:thanks:

 

[hwang21]

Custom builds #1 here at LPF. #2 is LaserGlow... WL really isn't a good choice unless you absolutely 100% HAVE to have their host. Everything else really isn't much of a strong point for them, exception: the Core

 

[DJNY]

^their new Spyder III 635nm Inferno seem to be a nice addition >look<
Don´t know if there are currently many other options to buy a corrected high powered 635nm out there.


So it depends.

Depends for example on
-your experience with lasers
-the money you can / are willing to spend
-if you´re looking (only) for power or for a good wavelength collection
-your location, laser regulations, customs, area with air traffic etc.


For a start I would buy 445nm, 660nm, 520nm through the forum / 473nm module from lasever (wonder if they´re still in business) / 532nm from CNI, Jetlasers, Skylasers, Optotronics / 635nm from Wickedlasers or through the forum / 405nm through the forum or from Skylasers / 589nm from CNI

Easy but more expensive option is getting most of these wavelengths / lasers through Laserglow.

 

[LaserNoob21]

The Core is their cheapest laser, and for $50 /£30 its quite expensive. What about the Evo? The iPhone/android controlled one?

 

[ARG]

^ Laserglow Anser is better and cheaper. I wouldn't bother with the core unless you can snag it for free with their promotions.

 

[Smeerworst]

^their new Spyder III 635nm Inferno seem to be a nice addition >look<
Don´t know if there are currently many other options to buy a corrected high powered 635nm out there.


So it depends.

Depends for example on
-your experience with lasers
-the money you can / are willing to spend
-if you´re looking (only) for power or for a good wavelength collection
-your location, laser regulations, customs, area with air traffic etc.


For a start I would buy 445nm, 660nm, 520nm through the forum / 473nm module from lasever (wonder if they´re still in business) / 532nm from CNI, Jetlasers, Skylasers, Optotronics / 635nm from Wickedlasers or through the forum / 405nm through the forum or from Skylasers / 589nm from CNI

Easy but more expensive option is getting most of these wavelengths / lasers through Laserglow.

:drool: Just made this shot...

I like it allot...

 

[hwang21]

Wait the 635nm is corrected?? :drool:

 

[Smeerworst]

Wait the 635nm is corrected?? :drool:

It can cook aswell

Jeff made me do it.... /me runs and hide.

589nm and arctic with phosforce and red filter infront makes fun

I'm having fun with it..... how about you....

 

[crazyspaz]

I....I just wish you would show us pictures of your wiener....


Edit: wait, maybe thats a carrot?

 

[Smeerworst]

I....I just wish you would show us pictures of your wiener....


Edit: wait, maybe thats a carrot?

Maybe YOU should just shut up ? Instead of talking About "US"

How's that.

Stupid questions get stupid answers.....

 

[Livinloud]

Custom built all the way. If money isnt a factor then you can have ridiculous custom made hosts built and drop whatever you darn please in it. 473nm.......not a problem

 

[Smeerworst]

Custom built all the way. If money isnt a factor then you can have ridiculous custom made hosts built and drop whatever you darn please in it. 473nm.......not a problem

How About à custom build in à spyder III host... Win win situation.

 

[Livinloud]

Nope, I am not a fan of WL hosts. They have been copied by half of the Chinese POS sellers so they are nothing special any more. The smart switch is a PIA IMO and its dumb. Never been a WL fan and never will be unless they come out with something unique. Even when they come out with something unique, half the scumbag Chinese sellers will make a copy to begin with. I'd rather a custom machined host that is special to me and unique to me. 99.9% sure no Chinese seller will make a copy of my laser.

BTW the groove is still a way better host IMO than any WL host. Its so classy and beautiful when anodized properly but no scumbag Chinese sellers have copied that so point and case

Doesnt get much s e x i e r than this

 

[LaserNoob21]

@Smeerworst Those shots of the inferno just look EPIC!
Thanks to everyone else for their opinions, but to be honest if im going to get a $500 laser im NOT going to take it apart, as my name suggests, noob. So if I AM going to get one of the WL's, im going to keep it unmodified.


:thanks:

 

[Livinloud]

Who said you'd have to take a custom built laser apart? Once my lasera are built the only thing that comes off them is the tailcap for some fresh batteries

 

[NKO29]

Yeah, when i buy lasers / make lasers, they are made to stay together. Like WL's hosts, i thermal epoxy EVERYTHING apart from the focus ring and tailcap once i know the laser works. This way heat transfer is better, and if i ever sell it i can know the person hasn't disassembled the laser at any point if it fails.