Snoot with or without diffuser?

[Vigfus]

Hi,

A friend has bought a 3D printer and we're gonna print snoots for my YS-D1 strobes. I've only seen snoots without diffusers and I'm wondering why? I was thinking if you trade power (guide number) for softer light it doesn't sound that bad since the YS-D1 is quite powerful. Am I missing something in the equation? If I were to create the base of the snoot bigger to cover the strobe with the diffuser, could that cause the light to bounce so much that I won't get a proper snoot effect due to the angle of the light leaving the snoot?

Best Regards,
Vigfus

 

[WetLens]

Not sure how small in diameter or how long you intend to make the snoots, but I've found that I have to back off quite a few f-stops. I am using various diameters of PVC pipe - 6 to 8" in length; 3/8 to 3/4" in diameter. I think a diffuser would cut light output even further. I've been using them on Ike DS-125s.