Is PK now working for Jetbeam?

[IMA SOL MAN]

PK once said his PL-2 was available in a store near his office before he'd even released it.

Meaning what, exactly? Forgive me if I don't see something obvious here, sometimes I don't see things right in front of my face.

 

[knucklegary]

Man and I thought I'm slow!

 

[bykfixer]

Ok, so homie designs flashlights. With me so far?

He was designing one and was going to call a PL-2.

Now here's where it get's tricky so pay attention. He leaves the office where he designs said flashlights. Walks to a store for oh I dunno a pack of crackers or a can of beer. That parts's not important.

What's important is when he goes to pay for said pack of crackers he sees in a glass display case at the cash registor the very flashlight he hasn't even begun to sell yet.

 

[knucklegary]

That must of been a WTF moment for PK

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

Some subjects* are better discussed in the Underground for the sole reason of keeping CPF Proper a friendly place to discuss all manner of uncontentious subjects.

E.g.* -
Religion
Politics
Sex
Profanity

I recall Greta stating she wanted CPF to be a place where schoolteachers would feel at ease directing students to visit for information concerning all things illuminating.

 

[sween1911]

Thanks for that picture @Rat William.

Love those old PK Surefire Desk pictures.

 

[letschat7]

What ever happened to Greta I haven't seen here in five or six years.

 

[letschat7]

We really should go light on the politics lest CPF not be allowed by the great firewall. It would be unfortunate if one needed a Japanese VPN just to access here.

 

[Kestrel]

Some subjects* are better discussed in the Underground for the sole reason of keeping CPF Proper a friendly place to discuss all manner of uncontentious subjects.

E.g.* -
Religion
Politics
Sex
Profanity

I recall Greta stating she wanted CPF to be a place where schoolteachers would feel at ease directing students to visit for information concerning all things illuminating.

Why bother taking it to the underground if membership can merely drag CPF Main down to this level ?

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

Ok, so homie designs flashlights. With me so far?

He was designing one and was going to call a PL-2.

Now here's where it get's tricky so pay attention. He leaves the office where he designs said flashlights. Walks to a store for oh I dunno a pack of crackers or a can of beer. That parts's not important.

What's important is when he goes to pay for said pack of crackers he sees in a glass display case at the cash registor the very flashlight he hasn't even begun to sell yet.

Industrial espionage? Someone inside the company stole/leaked his design?

 

[bykfixer]

Some subjects* are better discussed in the Underground for the sole reason of keeping CPF Proper a friendly place to discuss all manner of uncontentious subjects.

E.g.* -
Religion
Politics
Sex
Profanity

I recall Greta stating she wanted CPF to be a place where schoolteachers would feel at ease directing students to visit for information concerning all things illuminating.

Have you seen what they teach in schools these days? 😱

Anyway, btt; PK once said he was used to his ideas being stolen from the SureFire days. But while he was doing the PKDL consumer thing engineers came and went like changing socks. It's one reason he's under the radar these days.

 

[aznsx]

Some subjects* are better discussed in the Underground for the sole reason of keeping CPF Proper a friendly place to discuss all manner of uncontentious subjects.

E.g.* -
Religion
Politics
Sex
Profanity

I recall Greta stating she wanted CPF to be a place where schoolteachers would feel at ease directing students to visit for information concerning all things illuminating.

I've never visited there ('Underground'), and have no intention of doing so. That said, I find post 42 (and 44) to be of interest (personally), inform-ative, and if indeed an accurate account, also of value in understanding how the flashlight industry works, both here and abroad. If I were a schoolteacher, I would feel no differently, and if I had kids old enough to use this site, would think it of value to their understanding. Those posts are (apparently) 'factual', not opinion. That's an important distinction. Let's not overreact. Perhaps I missed an errant post somewhere, but am also not in favor of throwing the baby out with the bath water. Otherwise, if someone finds the facts of that story embarassing, then let them be embarrassed. Perhaps someone should be, but not likely anyone reading this thread. If there's a post in this thread that I'm neglecting that violates the TOS, let that be dealt with as provided for and as appropriate.

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

I've never visited there ('Underground'), and have no intention of doing so. That said, I find post 42 (and 44) to be of interest (personally), inform-ative, and if indeed an accurate account, also of value in understanding how the flashlight industry works, both here and abroad. If I were a schoolteacher, I would feel no differently, and if I had kids old enough to use this site, would think it of value to their understanding. Those posts are (apparently) 'factual', not opinion. That's an important distinction. Let's not overreact. Perhaps I missed an errant post somewhere, but am also not in favor of throwing the baby out with the bath water. Otherwise, if someone finds the facts of that story embarassing, then let them be embarrassed. Perhaps someone should be, but not likely anyone reading this thread. If there's a post in this thread that I'm neglecting that violates the TOS, let that be dealt with as provided for and as appropriate.

FWIW - I don't have any issues with either of the listed posts. Nor do I believe they cross the TOS line.

 

[bigburly912]

FWIW - I don't have any issues with either of the listed posts. Nor do I believe they cross the TOS line.

If some of the junk I've been reading since I have been back doesn't cross a line then nothing does.

 

[aznsx]

FWIW - I don't have any issues with either of the listed posts.

Roger that, CG. For some reason I thought your post was in reply to one of those posts I noted, but was obviously mistaken. I hope that doesn't become a habit

 

[bykfixer]

For what it's worth Mr Sol Man and I were trading friendly jibes with one another in those two listed posts.

Here's one light PK built nobody has duplicated yet...

 

[scalpel_ninja]

For what it's worth Mr Sol Man and I were trading friendly jibes with one another in those two listed posts.

Here's one light PK built nobody has duplicated yet...
View attachment 48843

Well this one came kinda close.

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

Well this one came kinda close.

Serious neckbeard alert. That is one serious flashlight! Loved it when they mounted it to the car roof, and lit up the road while driving. PURE...ADRENALIN! 🐷

 

[knucklegary]

Some subjects* are better discussed in the Underground for the sole reason of keeping CPF Proper a friendly place to discuss all manner of uncontentious subjects.

E.g.* -
Religion
Politics
Sex
Profanity

I recall Greta stating she wanted CPF to be a place where schoolteachers would feel at ease directing students to visit for information concerning all things illuminating.

CG, some of what you listed describes PK. Sex, profanity, forgot the alcohol and partying 🥳

His antics along with his genius is why he's so loved (-;

 

[knucklegary]

Serious neckbeard alert. That is one serious flashlight! Loved it when they mounted it to the car roof, and lit up the road while driving. PURE...ADRENALIN! 🐷

They should have taken it down the interstate at high speed 🇺🇲