Phoenician
Newly Enlightened
In the spirit of helping Peter manage the evolution of his superb light, I thought this might be a fun thread to start!
First, the more I use the new TSP back, the more I think that the switch would be better located in the knurled area on the side. If the kroll was eliminated, the body could be a bit longer (and still be the same overall dimensions) to accommodate a recessed side switch.
I find that I actually hold the light a bit awkwardly due to the location of the kroll switch. Lately I have tended to wrap my hand around the light so that the kroll is near my thumb (and hold the light with my hand near my shoulder). This gives me the leverage to easily switch the kroll on and off.
While I basically like the kroll switch, ideally the light should be totally ergonomic - you should be able to use it in a way that is completely natural. You shouldn't have to hold it a certain way to turn it on or off. I find that the ideal way to hold the LS (due to the size), is between the index finger, the middle finger and the thumb (both when the hand is below the elbow or above). You cannot actuate the kroll switch without using your other hand when you hold it like this.
Second - I love the rechargeable feature mentioned in another thread. Once again, to make the light totally utilitarian (and approach perfection), it would be nice to throw the light into a quick-charge stand and always have it ready to pop out and use.
Once again - I love the light but this thread is about perfection!
What does everyone else think would bring this light to the next level of perfection (and to keep the LS ahead of the competition well into the future)?
First, the more I use the new TSP back, the more I think that the switch would be better located in the knurled area on the side. If the kroll was eliminated, the body could be a bit longer (and still be the same overall dimensions) to accommodate a recessed side switch.
I find that I actually hold the light a bit awkwardly due to the location of the kroll switch. Lately I have tended to wrap my hand around the light so that the kroll is near my thumb (and hold the light with my hand near my shoulder). This gives me the leverage to easily switch the kroll on and off.
While I basically like the kroll switch, ideally the light should be totally ergonomic - you should be able to use it in a way that is completely natural. You shouldn't have to hold it a certain way to turn it on or off. I find that the ideal way to hold the LS (due to the size), is between the index finger, the middle finger and the thumb (both when the hand is below the elbow or above). You cannot actuate the kroll switch without using your other hand when you hold it like this.
Second - I love the rechargeable feature mentioned in another thread. Once again, to make the light totally utilitarian (and approach perfection), it would be nice to throw the light into a quick-charge stand and always have it ready to pop out and use.
Once again - I love the light but this thread is about perfection!
What does everyone else think would bring this light to the next level of perfection (and to keep the LS ahead of the competition well into the future)?