It runs green and IR. The switching system is very slick. The tail cap button activates IR mode and there’s 3 quick vibrations to let you know it’s running. To get the visible green light on, you have to hold both side buttons for a 1/2 second. So, there’s no chance of a white light A.D. The light runs for 36 hours of continuous use on a single CR123.
It’s a tough litlle guy, too. The polycarbonate body can shrug off a sledgehammer once or twice and can go for some long swims, according to the manufacturer. The lanyard hole up front gives users peace of mind and some alternate mounting options.
S&S tells us they are working on the electronics to wring more run time out of the light while and may be adding some new colors and IFF patterns at the request of some big customers. Weighing in at 2.4 ounces with a battery, the Manta looks to be a likely successor to the the big, boxy MS-2000 strobe. $300 MSRP
