noparanoia
Newly Enlightened
- Joined
- Jul 28, 2010
- Messages
- 15
Before the unit even arived 4Sevens had done enough to earn a big recommendation from me; based on an almost too-good-to-be-true combination of great products (based on what we actually want to see), customer service and fantastic value (CPF discount and free shipping to the UK? On an item that costs little more than £30).
I say "almost too good to be true" because I believe in the mantra "you get what you pay for" and would naturally expect in a situation where something is available at such a great price that something else would have to give.
That my way of thinking may need re-evaluation was confirmed this morning when the unit arrived in the mail. Initial impressions are incredibly positive. However it is very "initial", due to the fact that I am currently counting down the hours until nightfall when I can have a look at the beam in real darkness (drawn curtains, against the low winter sun just doesn't cut it).
As soon as I opened the packet I resolved to spend a few moments inspecting the light and the collection of fairly usefull objects that came with it; my inner five year old simply resolved to try and break it.
After around 3 minutes of fiddling I was conviced that I had achieved this task, when I partially unscrewed the knurled ring that sits between the tail cap and the body and holds the clip on, and got it stuck!
At this point I was completely confused as to what I had done (with no access to an exploded diagram to show me the individual parts and their functions) and was fairly sure I had broken it. I did however manage to twist it back into place with a pair of pliers, at which point I realised my mistake (not removing the O-ring first, thus the little knurled cylinder engulfed it as it ascended its thread (did I just unwittingly personify a metal cylinder?) causing it to get stuck) So yeah, when you get yours don't be stupid enough to do that.
Later I will write up my impressions of the beam, maybe with a few snaps as well.
I hope this has been in some way informative, and that you will forgive my sketchy write up, complete with run on sentences etc. (I'm in a massive hurry)
:twothumbs
I say "almost too good to be true" because I believe in the mantra "you get what you pay for" and would naturally expect in a situation where something is available at such a great price that something else would have to give.
That my way of thinking may need re-evaluation was confirmed this morning when the unit arrived in the mail. Initial impressions are incredibly positive. However it is very "initial", due to the fact that I am currently counting down the hours until nightfall when I can have a look at the beam in real darkness (drawn curtains, against the low winter sun just doesn't cut it).
As soon as I opened the packet I resolved to spend a few moments inspecting the light and the collection of fairly usefull objects that came with it; my inner five year old simply resolved to try and break it.
After around 3 minutes of fiddling I was conviced that I had achieved this task, when I partially unscrewed the knurled ring that sits between the tail cap and the body and holds the clip on, and got it stuck!
At this point I was completely confused as to what I had done (with no access to an exploded diagram to show me the individual parts and their functions) and was fairly sure I had broken it. I did however manage to twist it back into place with a pair of pliers, at which point I realised my mistake (not removing the O-ring first, thus the little knurled cylinder engulfed it as it ascended its thread (did I just unwittingly personify a metal cylinder?) causing it to get stuck) So yeah, when you get yours don't be stupid enough to do that.
Later I will write up my impressions of the beam, maybe with a few snaps as well.
I hope this has been in some way informative, and that you will forgive my sketchy write up, complete with run on sentences etc. (I'm in a massive hurry)
:twothumbs
