Ra Clicky Part 9

[callmaster]

But I'd like to know what you mean by "not well formed"?
The Ra beam I saw, did not have artifacts but neither was it smooth or clean. There was a hot spot that was not a perfect circle, not nicely defined; and then a kind of greenish ring around that, also not nicely symmetrical; and then the rest of the spill that was not perfectly consistent in terms of smooth intensity all around and transition to the edge of the beam. Granted this was on a white wall 15 feet away.

Bottom line is that I was surprised by the Ra beam in comparison to some of my lights, all of which cost less than $190. I must say that the purchaser of the light was disappointed too until we lit up the basement at work (a practical application). I have not expressed any of this to her because I want her to become a flashaholic.

That light doesn't sound right. I'd get in touch with Henry to hear his thoughts on that.

Not many would appreciate the beam qualities, etc. Most people (non flashaholics) just want something that lights up an area. But I'd still suggest getting it checked out. I'm surprised with your description because all my 3 Ra Clickies have perfect beams.

Ugh, I am infatuated with the Ra Clicky but I just can't see myself carrying it daily in an already-cramped jeans pocket, especially with that clip. It's too bad that over the design cycle starting from ARc4's to Novatacs and now to the RA Clicky's it has got progressively longer 🙁

If you can't carry it in your jeans pocket, get a belt holster or something. Personal experiences, I'd purchase from Ra Lights directly (custom job) or from UT. They've always treated me right.

 

[mwaldron]

...I just can't see myself carrying it daily in an already-cramped jeans pocket, especially with that clip...

I would never leave the clip attached if I was carrying it in my pocket.

I'd also like to point out something I learned after I got my clicky. Even though that clip is horrible and ugly, it makes a _great_ belt clip. It never seems to accidentally come off and is easy to remove when you need it.

 

[lrp]

Mwaldron, I agree 100% with you on the clip!! I carry my Clicky in my left pocket every day and it is no problem even with a Chris Reeve small Sebenza in the same pocket, it is too large for carry in your watch pocket imo though.
I've never heard of a RA light not having an excellent beam pattern, something isn't right.

 

[Kgp]

Hello all,

I am new, just ordered a edc clicky. Is that pic a 18650 extender tube? I did not see this available. How do I get one? Thanks

 

[Theatre Booth Guy]

This past week, I finally did it. After not jumping when the new Clicky first came out. . . Enjoying my Twisty. . . Wishing for a more rugged and easier to program HDS EDC 60. . .
I hoped that if I were able to wait long enough that warm white versions might get close to 200 lumens. Oh well, the current Ra prices seem fair to me considering how well built the lights are.
What's on the way? A flush (hopefully) switch, 100 lumen warm white with a black SS crenelated bezel. Now, just two more weeks to be patient!

 

[Oddjob]

Hello all,

I am new, just ordered a edc clicky. Is that pic a 18650 extender tube? I did not see this available. How do I get one? Thanks

Those are 18650 tubes for the Ra Twisty. They are working on one for the Clicky last time I asked Henry.

 

[StandardBattery]

This past week, I finally did it. After not jumping when the new Clicky first came out. . . Enjoying my Twisty. . . Wishing for a more rugged and easier to program HDS EDC 60. . .
I hoped that if I were able to wait long enough that warm white versions might get close to 200 lumens. Oh well, the current Ra prices seem fair to me considering how well built the lights are.
What's on the way? A flush (hopefully) switch, 100 lumen warm white with a black SS crenelated bezel. Now, just two more weeks to be patient!

Pretty much what I would order if I did-it-today. I'd add an unmarked Bezel to the package. With XP-E available now, and XP-G coming I'm hoping maybe a new emitter, seems with XP-E available today we could have a much higher output ~4K tint and a beautiful beam. Although I do like the GD beam out of Ra Lights, and really the ouput levels available today I find are more than enough for EDC. Just a little more on the 4K emitters would make them just a little more versatile.

Please report back on your tailcap, my initial excitement for the redesign has been tempered with the bubling boots, I need my light to tail stand solid. It's killing me to wait, but luckily many good lights available right now and strickly speaking the Ra Build is over the top for what I need... but a nice to have. Just need that interface on a perfect light. The Twisty though is also a fine light, I'm sad to see it is no where near as popular.

 

[jimmy1970]

Don't get your hopes up too much for a perfectly flat tail cap! Seems most of the new switches sit high & proud!

Beats me how Henry can achieve all he has with this light but still can't consistantly provide a flat tailcap to allow proper tailstanding!:sigh:
There is obviously more to the this than we realise.

James....

 

[Oddjob]

Don't get your hopes up too much for a perfectly flat tail cap! Seems most of the new switches sit high & proud!

So true. Recently received a new tailcap and at first I thought it was a tactical one 😕. It doesn't bother me though. Clicking feel more responsive.

 

[matrixshaman]

So I guess now we have our choice of funky anodizing on the tail or a light that won't tail stand properly? I'm glad I kept my original one as I'll take the speckles over something that won't tail stand. This is just not making any sense to me. With all the problems I've seen it's almost like someone has put a hex on the Ra. Maybe that's it - in ancient Egyptian history Egyptian god Ra commanded the sky, the earth and the underworld. Maybe it was not such a good idea to name a flashlight after a god. :shrug:

:tinfoil:

😗

 

[Dead_Nuts]

Someone asked earlier about carrying the Clicky in a jeans coin pocket (used to be bigger and called a watch pocket). I can get a small light in mine that measures no more than 3" from clip fold to the other end. Using Ra's factory clip, that means a no-go in this manner. Using other clips I've tried, it works, but the light bezel gets in my way.

I know many hate the factory clip, but it is beautiful in it's ugliness. Not only can it work in my weak-side front pocket, it also works very well on a belt. And when using molle gear, it works great. No other clip, on any other light I own, is that usable in so many different settings. I do prefer black, however, as it tones down the severe fugliness.

 

[lrp]

Dead Nuts, I agree with you, it is the best clip I've ever seen for your pocket or belt, though it isn't good looking it works great for me!

 

[CaNo]

I can definitely see the point you guys have made on how useful this clip is. I had gotten the silver clip... and it attract too much attention... and not in a good way. It blinds people from across the room... and I haven't even turned the light on yet! lol

I personally carry and appreciate my light more now without a clip. I use 550 paracord, tied it to the Ra clicky's body using a constrictor knot (which won't come off and untighten), and when I am at work or out, I clip it on to my Maxpedition Keyper, and it fits perfectly in my front pocket without discomfort or movement. This setup I believe for me is perfect. It doesnt take cosmetic points off for having a fugly clip on it, I get to carry it bezel down so the bezel and lens do not get accidently scratched, and not to mention, it looks rugged, masculine, and sophisticated at the same time. Works for me!

Check it out for yourself:

I could eventually take a picture of it attached to my belt in front pocket carry if you guys are interested. But anyways, that is my 2 cents on how to carry this beast! lol

 

[Optik49]

I would like to add a trit to my RA. Any suggestions? Photos?

 

[fairway1]

Hey CaNo, can you post a picture of how you have the paracord secured or tied onto the clicky? I would like to do that with one of mine. Thanks.

 

[dagored]

Hey CaNo, can you post a picture of how you have the paracord secured or tied onto the clicky? I would like to do that with one of mine. Thanks.

I have it the same way, hate the clip:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constrictor_knot

http://www.animatedknots.com/constrictor/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=

 

[Numbers]

Although I thought the constrictor knot was best used on a (at least slightly) compressable round surface, I see that animated knots only says a round surface is necessary. Still I am not so sure I would trust it completely on a surface that does not have at least some give.

CaNo, how long have you been carring that way with no problems? Perhaps I will give it a try. Perhaps the paracord itself has enough give in it to keep the knot tight.

 

[Theatre Booth Guy]

I can definitely see the point you guys have made on how useful this clip is. I had gotten the silver clip... and it attract too much attention... and not in a good way. It blinds people from across the room... and I haven't even turned the light on yet! lol

I personally carry and appreciate my light more now without a clip. I use 550 paracord, tied it to the Ra clicky's body using a constrictor knot (which won't come off and untighten), and when I am at work or out, I clip it on to my Maxpedition Keyper, and it fits perfectly in my front pocket without discomfort or movement. This setup I believe for me is perfect. It doesnt take cosmetic points off for having a fugly clip on it, I get to carry it bezel down so the bezel and lens do not get accidently scratched, and not to mention, it looks rugged, masculine, and sophisticated at the same time. Works for me!

Check it out for yourself:

I could eventually take a picture of it attached to my belt in front pocket carry if you guys are interested. But anyways, that is my 2 cents on how to carry this beast! lol

NICE! I've tried a regular hitch and found it to be useless as it would untie on it's own. My "old" HDS EDC has a lanyard held to the waist by a black zip tie which does work but seems like a hack of an add on. With your constrictor, it adds a nice "belt" to the waist! That's going to look and work great on my Clicky when it gets delivered - thank you for the great idea and picture :twothumbs

 

[TBrogden]

Although I thought the constrictor knot was best used on a (at least slightly) compressable round surface, I see that animated knots only says a round surface is necessary. Still I am not so sure I would trust it completely on a surface that does not have at least some give.

CaNo, how long have you been carring that way with no problems? Perhaps I will give it a try. Perhaps the paracord itself has enough give in it to keep the knot tight.

CaNo, if I could cut in for a moment...

I have been using a double constrictor knot since January. I was wary at first and checked the tightness of the knot every time I picked the light up. Now, I don't give it a second thought...it works and works well.

Regards,

Tony

 

[CaNo]

Hey CaNo, can you post a picture of how you have the paracord secured or tied onto the clicky? I would like to do that with one of mine. Thanks.

I like this set up way better than a clip. If it falls out of the carabiner for any reason, it will fall in my front pocket. Notice I didn't say come loose or untangled. I myself even have a hard time taking the knot off, and it takes some effort to untangle the constrictor knot. Here is a picture of the other side of the clicky with the knot:

The link dagored provided below is where I found out how to tie this knot. :thumbsup: on the links dagored!

I have it the same way, hate the clip:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constrictor_knot

http://www.animatedknots.com/constrictor/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=

Although I thought the constrictor knot was best used on a (at least slightly) compressable round surface, I see that animated knots only says a round surface is necessary. Still I am not so sure I would trust it completely on a surface that does not have at least some give.

CaNo, how long have you been carring that way with no problems? Perhaps I will give it a try. Perhaps the paracord itself has enough give in it to keep the knot tight.

I have been carrying it like this for a month, and it holds perfectly. You can even try to pull the paracord off of the clicky, and you will not be successful. the more pressure you put on the knot, the tighter it grips. I saw that part too about the smooth surface, but not to worry. The clicky has that part of the body where it slants down, and then another part that rises up again for the clicky part of the body. As you can see in the picture, I found this spot to be perfect for the knot to go into. I was actually going to try to do the double constrictor knot, but to my surprise, the single knot is working for me just fine. Maybe in the future if I want a more "rugged" look. :nana:

NICE! I've tried a regular hitch and found it to be useless as it would untie on it's own. My "old" HDS EDC has a lanyard held to the waist by a black zip tie which does work but seems like a hack of an add on. With your constrictor, it adds a nice "belt" to the waist! That's going to look and work great on my Clicky when it gets delivered - thank you for the great idea and picture :twothumbs

Your welcome! I myself was not satisfied with any of the clips that are out for the clicky, and found myself not using the light because I was afraid to scratch the bezel from front pocket bezel up carry, etc. With this set up, I have it bezel down, deep in my pocket, and I just swing it out when I have to use it. And also I can take it out of the Maxpedition Keyper and use the paracord for a wrist lanyard. Also any EDC'er knows that having paracord in a bad situation can be a lifesaver as well... It hides well, and doesn't attract negative attention like the stock clips. I also use this light more and appreciate it far more than with a clip.

CaNo, if I could cut in for a moment...

I have been using a double constrictor knot since January. I was wary at first and checked the tightness of the knot every time I picked the light up. Now, I don't give it a second thought...it works and works well.

Regards,

Tony

+1 :laughing:
I myself too was kind of hesitant of the constrictor knot, until I actually did it. They do not call it a "constrictor" knot for nothing! I think of a boa constrictor and how when it's prey struggles and move, the more it sufficates from the boa's grip. Same rule applies here. :devil: