Quark "Turbo" Thread

kwkarth said:
The Turbo has no unessential gingerbread on it,what's to object to?
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I'm with KW on this one, the light is very purposeful in the design. Thick barrel with 3 flats on it for grip, knurling in addition so it don't slip out of your hands with gloves. The light was designed for outdoor use so grip is a must. The small fins aid in cooling although the mass of the head takes care of that. With the knurling, ribbed larger head, larger tail cap combo there are no worries about dropping it. All the "bling" actually has a reason it is there. Wish it had a thicker bezel since if you do drop it, it will hit on the bezel due to the weight of the head.

The funky weirdness of the Fenix L2D/LD20 I have never figured out. That is OK, I just slap it on my bike helmet and go. At least the Quark series does not stray into looking like a bunch of pipe fitting connected together.
 
"I think my love of simple, functional design is expressed well in many Scandanavian products like teak furniture and Bang and Olufsen HiFi. The Preon fits into that design style. The turbo doesn't"

Whereas i can appreciate what you're saying, it seems that the Quark AA2 Turbo
is not only functional, but nice to look at, nice to handle and and nice to have around. As a total package it's more generous and warm than the Shaker/Scandinavian bare bones utility stuff.
A long way from an explosion in a pipefitter's shop.
 
Yep the function IS there! I'm into using the light and not dropping it. I also need for it's primary function of illuminating the darkness to excell. Especially with the time change now, when I get home I need the light to explore my DARK backyard. Last night getting out of my truck I painted my back yard with the Turbo AA2 and showed two Coyotes stalking the goats next store. It was just like in the cartoons, eyes turning towards me and they high-tailed out of there!! That's when Roger came out of his barn with his shotgun ready to dispatch thoose "wiley coyotes" to their next life!

I think I just sold another Quark for David.
 
Too bad my 870 was in the bedroom closet and all I had was my Walther PPS in 9mm. At a 75+ yards, a shotgun mimimum, better would be my RRA Coyote Special with a nice 3x9 scope. Oh well, they live for another day. LOL
 
kwkarth said:
The Turbo has no unessential gingerbread on it,what's to object to?
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Just not to my taste. I understand there is a REASON for the big head but I don't like the looks of it...and since I'm more into flood than throw there is no reason for me to tolerate it.

The knurling alone wouldn't drive me away...the thing isn't balanced looking that's all. Now even though I LIKE the looks of the Preon I don't like long, thing flashlights so I'll never buy one. I don't like the way they feel in my hand.

Now take the Preon design and make it a 2 X CR123 and it's right up my alley! No knurling, no crenelations, no useless indentations, no rings or clips or doo-dads of any kind! (I know the Preon comes with a clip but it comes off!)

As you might guess I like the design of the P2D MUCH better than the replacement with the silly bezel and too much going on.

It's just a matter of taste and mine is clearly in a very small minority.

Minimalist design floats my boat!
 
There are different levels of minimalism. For me, a light that is hard anodized but lacks knurling is just too slippery.
 
recDNA said:
The closer a flashlight is to a pure tube shape the better I like it. I hate all the indentations, crenelations, and other affectations. I don't even like knurling (sacrilege!!!). All a matter of taste. Many flashlights just look to "busy" to me design-wise.
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I also like the plain tube but I like some knurling for grip, just a little is fine nothing to aggressive. My reasons may be different I just like to carry in belt holster with the old Fenix type holster with no flap and the regular tube design's usually only works with this.

Have you seen the PD20 replacement the PD20+? It has a bit of knurling but nothing else except a removable clip. I should be getting the similar PD10+ today or tomorrow.
 
Interesting.

I'm tuning in!



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I just received my 123-2 Turbo. This is also my first quark. I am quite impressed. This is going to replace my P3D Q5 that I have had for years.

I generally wait for a significant improvement before upgrading, and this is definitely a significant step.

I was concerned with the width of the light before I bought it, as the pictures made it seem significantly larger than the P3D (which is already too big for some to pocket carry).

I think this will be fine for pocket carry, as I don't wear tight pants where carrying a flashlight could appear awkward.

Right now I like the interface, as I generally only used two modes on my P3D - turbo and low, so I actually use the QT just as I did my P3D - I set tight to max, and loose to low (not moonlight), and I use it exactly like I did the P3D, just now it is brighter on max.

There is a slight green tint, but only when I am really looking for it, and comparing against other flashlights. I am honestly not picky about tints, as long as the flashlight does what it is meant to do - that is all I really care about.

If my opinion changes in the coming weeks/months, I'll post back.
 
+1

I'm hoping Selfbuilt does a review on these lights. IMO he does EXCELLENT reviews. Not knocking anyone else of course, but he has the reviewing process down to a T and I find his lighbox readings very useful as well.
:thumbsup:
 
In fact, I appreciate Selfbuilt's valuable time and effort so much that I just donated $10 to his battery fund. http://www.sliderule.ca/flashlight.htm

If not for members like him, I would've spent a lot of time and money searching for flashlights that are well built, reliable and have certain features that I prefer.
 
The Quark Turbo 2x123 is my favorite out of the Quark Line-up so far, not only does it throw well it has a very usable amount of spill. It runs much cooler than the regular 2x123 Quarks and the lanyard attachment point is a big plus.
 
Hiker said:
I do not know if I should thank you or not for the video. I had come close to talking myself into the original AA2 at $25 less than the Turbo before I saw the visual difference.
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+1,

Quite a difference between the two. I'm glad I sprung for the Turbo over the regular Quark since I need the throw and the extra mass makes the bigger headed one run nice and cool. Thanks for the link.
 
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