The complete guide to choosing a Lazer Glide light bar
Most roof bar light bars are an afterthought bolted onto a vehicle that wasn't designed around them, and it shows in how they sit: square-edged, proud of the roofline, catching wind noise at motorway speed. Glide takes a different approach, using a curved, formed lens so the bar follows the roof's natural line rather than fighting it.
The construction is the real story here. Glide's monocoque lens is injection-moulded in a single curved piece rather than assembled from separate flat sections, which is what allows the ultra-low-profile design in the first place. Standard Glide produces 11,500 lumens; Glide Elite steps up to 12,800 lumens with dual-output functionality, switching between high and low beam modes via UNECE Reg 149 compliant dip operation. Both are available with an integrated position light variant, useful where a separate daytime running light isn't practical on a roof-mounted bar.
Fitment depends on your roof bar spacing, since Glide is designed to mount across a standard bar configuration rather than a single point. Lazer's vacuum-metallised optics and premium bin LEDs carry through from the rest of the range, so beam quality doesn't suffer for the sake of the slimmer profile, unlike many budget curved bars that trade optical performance for styling. If your vehicle doesn't have roof bars to mount to, or you need a different form factor, the Linear range and the full Lazer Lamps collection cover alternative light bar formats.
Contact our team for advice on choosing between Glide and Glide Elite, or call 01527 68279.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Lazer Glide different from a standard light bar?
Glide uses a curved, injection-moulded monocoque lens rather than a flat or segmented one, which is what allows its ultra-low-profile design to follow a vehicle's roofline instead of sitting proud of it. It's marketed as the world's first 'formed' LED light bar for this reason, and it uses the same vacuum-metallised optics as the rest of the Lazer range.
What is the difference between Glide and Glide Elite?
Glide Elite produces 12,800 lumens against the standard Glide's 11,500 lumens, and adds dual-output functionality that switches between high and low beam modes in compliance with UNECE Reg 149. Both are available with an optional integrated position light variant.
Is the Lazer Glide road legal in the UK?
Glide carries UNECE Reg 149 approval, which covers Class B driving lights operating in low-output or E-Mark-only mode. Check the specific product listing and ensure the unit is wired to comply with Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 before use on public roads.
What roof bar configurations does Glide fit?
Glide is designed for mounting across a standard roof bar configuration rather than a single point. Confirm your vehicle's roof bar spacing before ordering, and call our team if you need help matching Glide to a specific roof bar system.
What IP rating does the Lazer Glide carry?
Glide is sealed to IP68, protecting against dust ingress and submersion in water up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes, which exceeds the IP67 rating used across most of the standard Lazer range.
Do you sell Lazer Glide light bars near me?
Truckstop Group stocks the full Lazer Glide range for next-day UK mainland delivery or same-day collection from our branches in Redditch, Worcester, Birmingham and Evesham. Call our team on 01527 68279 if you need help confirming roof bar compatibility before ordering.
