a2 satisfaction poll

[turbodog]

What do you think of your a2?

 

[bwaites]

Since the incandescent is already regulated, I wish it also was adjustable! But everything else is awesome.

Bill

 

[turbodog]

Incandescents do not lend themselves very well to dimming... especially on bulbs that are pushed to the limit already.

 

[BugLightGeek]

It just didn't "wow" me like I had hoped so I sold mine.
I probably would have kept it if it were brighter and/or longer runtime at max brightness.

 

[turbodog]

Since it is my only surefire light, I am pretty pleased with it. I figured something was fishy with runtime. The g2/e2/etc has a good bit longer runtime on the same batteries and same or brighter bulb.

My main concern is damaging the glass lens.

 

[Bravo25]

I wish it had a 2 stage clickie switch. Other than that I am real happy.

 

[astrogrub]

IMHO, as EDC light theres nothing better in terms of the versatility--from reasonable throw w/the incandescent to reasonable close range flood w/the LED's. The regulated incandescent is great. My Porcupine version has the added benefit of having these spiky things to clean your finger nails out with among other things.
Its hard to go back to unregulated incandescents w/the exception of a couple like the 12ZM and M6 which have somewhat different purposes.
The only (slight) draw back to the A2 is the somewhat oval beam shape of most MA02's. Most of the other SF LA's now seem to be like this (except for the N62). It must be easier from a QC standpoint to not be fussy about beam shape and even bill it as an advantage?

 

[turbodog]

bttt for the evening

 

[DanM]

I just love the A2 for its regulated incandescent beam, sure other small incandescent lights may have more throw, but very few keep there throw over the life of the battery like the A2.

 

[StoneDog]

I don't own one so I can't vote. I'd like to review the results of the poll but can't because, well, I can't vote.

Will the results be posted somewhere so that potential buyers will be better informed? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Jon

 

[Xrunner]

StoneDog, here are the current results:

Features
Need more 9 (15%)
Just right 48 (84%)
Too much 0 (0%)

Quality
Lacking 4 (07%)
Just Right 14 (24%)
Superb 39 (68%)

Runtime
Low for 2x123 lights 11 (19%)
Ok 41 (71%)
More than expected 5 (08%)

Overall
Regret buying 7 (12%)
Satisfied 30 (51%)
Pry from cold dead fingers 21 (36%)

(57 total votes)

-Mike

 

[turbodog]

Well, looking at the results of the poll, we might say that the polees are potential sellers. I will see what I can do about viewing the results.

 

[Geode]

The A2 was a path-breaking light and a pleasure to own, albeit, very briefly. It was too large for me to EDC and too small for being a light cannon, so that is just personal taste. It remains the best hybrid torch out there, IMO.

 

[chamenos]

i got one last year, and i still EDC it now. IMHO its mix of features suit my needs just right /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[this_is_nascar]

What the A2 has done for me is make me appreciate regulated incandescent lights. It's tough going back to any light that is not regulated.

 

[ygbsm]

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chamenos said:
i got one last year, and i still EDC it now. IMHO its mix of features suit my needs just right /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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I agree -- it would be nicer if the A2 were shorter and if the incan had a higher output, but after using A2s extensively during the blackout last year, I can say without reservation they are definitely the most generally useful lights I own.

 

[turbodog]

It is a very useful light. Thumbs up to surefire for making it. I would love to see a few issues addressed, mainly the waterproofness or lack of it. Actually the knurling is a bit too agressive for my tastes.