Ra Clicky Serial Number Registry!

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Enzo Morocioli said:
So the newest scheme, provided Ra wants to use Tactical and Executive as titles, should be Ra-100-CT, Ra-100-CE, Ra-85-EDCT, and Ra-85-EDCE.

But we probably wont see that.

Marketing generally distorts everything to make products appear better than the competition, either by listing an unsustainable output, or leaving out designating information from the titles - Tactical and Executive mean nothing. (I mean really what's next? Ra Clicky Secretarial, Ra Clicky Janitorial, Ra Clicky Bellman). It's kind of an invalidation of the Ethos we have come to expect from HDS/Ra.
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Yeah the original name scheme was definitely handy, output, model, and beam all right there. The new designations are essentially meaningless; they're all Clickies, but one tier isn't officially called a Clicky, so this means it's less bright? One model is called Executive, so that means it has a wider spot and floodier beam, because floody beams are what's needed in board rooms? I do think tactical has some meaning to it, at least to us; we've come to understand that it will have a certain appearance, interface, and set of priorities. I don't mind the name Tactical being applied to the model with the stealth color scheme and more serious-use-friendly switch, but it doesn't clearly denote it as having a narrower spot like the previous designation did.

I would kind of like to see an extension of the current naming scheme though, put a little more effort into making it fit. The Executive could have some gold inlays added to the bezel, maybe put a nice design on the clip... although I rather doubt many executives will want that clip hanging out of their suit pocket. At the other end of the line, the most basic model could be called the Blue Collar; it'd come with imperfect ano since it'll get actually used and scratched up anyway, the clip could incorporate a bottle opener, and maybe it could even include a redneck comedy hour dvd (don't worry, blue collar workers and rednecks, I'm poking fun not at you but at the perceptions inherent in the kind of marketing the company is employing against you). I suppose the Secretarial would have a neat and stylish appearance much like the Executive but without the additional flourishes of gold and a 23rd level. Perhaps the two tactical oriented models could be distinguished as the Tactical and Mall Ninja? As long as we're pilfering other companies' established model names, I'd really like to see the Outdoorsman model; perhaps that will be the new name for the special warm emitter edition? Or maybe that will be put to use when the SideClicky line is released (yes I'm deliberately trying to stir up rumors now)? The possibilities are endless.

Now I'm excited, I can't wait to receive the Tactical Outdoorsman I ordered!


luxlover said:
A very astute observation. Indeed, a model description change is in order. I will confess that before I "studied" Russtang's comarison table, I was confused with model, output, materials, etc. There is no clear pattern that can be derived based on the model name.

It appears that the Two Guys from Cambria have a pretty good handle on things. Maybe it's due to the water they are drinking! They are a good team, as far as I am concerned.
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Wasn't it nice of Russ to bring his comparison table down from Mt. Ra for you, Jeff? No longer do you wander in the desert of marketing ambiguity. 😉 Thank you for the vote of confidence.
 
SaturnNyne said:
Yeah the original name scheme was definitely handy, output, model, and beam all right there................

Now I'm excited, I can't wait to receive the Tactical Outdoorsman I ordered!
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You are the best "fluff" contributor I know, which is a good thing because it exemplifies the current "dilemma" very nicely.

SaturnNyne said:
Wasn't it nice of Russ to bring his comparison table down from Mt. Ra for you, Jeff? No longer do you wander in the desert of marketing ambiguity. 😉 Thank you for the vote of confidence.
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Russ is a wonderful and brave adventurer. He has gathered and compiled the data from the four lights to perfection. Mt. Ra is the perfect get-away for peace and quiet, away from the restraints of modern civilization.

Indeed, our people did "wander in the desert", but not for the reason you stated. :nana:

If I could give you two votes of confidence, then I would. Regretably, only one vote is permitted per customer.

Jeff


 
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Cave Dave..................170Cn........#5775
Cave Dave..................100wwCnBBFT (w/Black Bezel, flat tail) Serial number unknown
 
cave dave said:
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Cave Dave..................170Cn........#5775
Cave Dave..................100wwCnBBFT (w/Black Bezel, flat tail) Serial number unknown
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Congratulations, Dave! It appears your excellent strategy has allowed you to Win the Clicky game!

I have the same question as Enzo though, do the black bezels not have serials? Or is it just because yours was a special order?

Also, I've got you down as the first wwCt. You don't have the tactical tail, but since you have the black bezel the light must be from the new lineup and probably cost the new price, am I right? So since it's post-Cn, I'm going to call it a Ct. Let me know if I'm incorrect in any of my assumptions. Since there's no serial, I just put it with your other light so it'd feel at home.
 
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According to Henry the black Bezels will have serial numbers.

I have the light with silver bezel but there was a mixup and I didn't get the Black bezel/clip as ordered so they are sending that today. I assume it will have a different serial number.

Its not a wwct, aka Tactical it has the Executive interface. (the Tactical have Strobe as clickpress) Since I ordered Warm White it all became custom with the custom pricing. So I decided to get a black bezel so I could tell the two apart.

Your gonna have real trouble with the notitions if the lego mix and match become more popular. I expect to see trades on BST. In fact I'll probably post a WTT silver bezel/clip for a Black. (PS do not respond to this)

The official invoice says:
"Ra-Custom"
 
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Thanks for clearing that up, Dave. Man, you're not kidding about this giving me some trouble, my registry just got about 257% more complicated with the lineup change. I gave the matter some thought and decided that the most essential distinction between Clickies is their emitter/beam type, since that's one of the few things that can't be easily altered and exchanged by the user. Based on that, I don't think it's appropriate to call a warm-narrow beam light an Executive model, even if it's basically an Exec with emitter swap, but it also has nothing to recommend the Tactical title. I've decided that the ww model without the tactical features is the one(or are there two?) remaining continuation of the officially discontinued Cn line, so I've changed your listing to a wwCn with black bezel/clip option added. Let me know when you have the final # for it, I'll use that as the official and add the original to the side note.

When my new light arrives (it's traveling back with my repaired Cgt, which has been away for a few weeks now...), I expect to list it as a wwCT.

Perhaps I should start keeping track of custom lights now, since that's how yours was designated and we'll probably be seeing a lot more of them from now on.

Turbo: There has only been one proto registered with me in recent memory, seems we were mostly done with them shortly after the production models came out. I'm surprised there haven't been a lot more though, there were something like 100 of them to start with. Were they bought by non-members? Non-participants? Or did they just not sell well?
 
ecallahan said:
This is a black bezel, flat switch.
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Dangnabit, I thought I was gonna be the first on the block with a black bezel. Mine still hasn't arrived. I at least have the light though, so if you please update with the original serial number:
Cave Dave..................100wwCn......#5718

If/when the blk bezel arrives I have decided to put it on the 170cn instead.


Ecallahan, Can we get a pic of the engraving on the black bezel, the posted pictures are plain.
 
These are the best pics I'm capable of with my photographic skills:

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ecallahan said:
These are the best pics I'm capable of with my photographic skills:

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For your photographic skills, these shots are great. But for shooting a Penthouse centerfold, fugetaboutit!

The contrast of the visible SS bezel with the bezel coating is greater than on the previous Clickys. Very appealing appearance. Good work Henry!

Jeff


 
ecallahan, That second picture makes the bezel look real pretty. 🙂

Introducing Ra Semi-Tactical (170cn) and Practical (100ww):
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Black electrical tape on the left and Yellow Reflective on the right. Right also has matching yellow Kelty Triptease reflective paracord secured with Constrictor Knot and a GITD cord pull.
The tape has the additional advantage of distinguish the two lights and provides a good fit for my F04 beamshaper. (The best HDS/RA accessory ever!)


If I ever drop "Practical" in the grass I'll be able to find it quick, assuming I have another light on me. (and that's a pretty safe assumption). If I drop "Tactical" in the grass, she's a gonner.
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Sweet job with the reflective tape...and a good idea at that! I sometimes use an F04 on my WWClicky as well and noticed that it could fit a bit tighter. That looks like a good solution to that issue, nice work Dave! :grin2:
 
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