I ordered a new Alpha 125!

Hi, I'm new to the forum.

Well, I finally earned up enough money to get an Alpha 125 from Nova! I bought the Alpha 125 because it seemed to have the best bang for your buck ratio. I've heard that it usually tests well above 125mW, sometimes even around 145mW. I used to own a Wicked Lasers Evolution 35mW, which I was very disappointed with. It had a whole variety of problems, the least of which were mode hopping problems, button malfunction, and cheap build quality. I heard that Nova sold some really great lasers, so I went with them. So far I've talked to the customer service once about shipping, and they were very gracious and helpful. So, I wondering, would the Alpha 125 be able to light matches and pop balloons from a distance? I know it can do both up close, I'm just wondering about distance.

Once I get it, I'll be sure to write a review!

Thanks!

It should be able to light matches from a couple of feet and pop balloons from a bit further. Btw I hope you bought some safety goggles for burning with it.

Razako said:

It should be able to light matches from a couple of feet and pop balloons from a bit further.  Btw I hope you bought some safety goggles for burning with it.

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Cool!  Thanks for the reply.  Yep, I bought the "NOVA Shields Sport" goggles with it, it would be almost suicidal not to.  

thanks

Congratulations on your new laser! I’m just over a week with my new RPL 225. Don’t forget to post some pictures/vids!

congratulation from me too, btw i jsut bought an alpha 105 from xarylx he posted it on friday, so i'm still waiting for it to come

my 105 is supposed to have avg 127mw peak 135mw

Thanks everyone! I'll be getting it tomorrow, so I'll be sure to post pics! Unfortunately, I don't have a power meter so I can't do power testing, but I'll definitely still do a review. Maybe unboxing pics too!

thanks!