LLCoolBeans
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For the prototype you want this one...
http://www.lighthound.com/NovaTac-EDC-Flat-Pocket-Clip--NEW-STYLE_p_1318.html
Ra Clicky's Clip: Where art thou?
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For the prototype you want this one...
http://www.lighthound.com/NovaTac-EDC-Flat-Pocket-Clip--NEW-STYLE_p_1318.html
I like the fact that there are no screws, but does the ring fit the same on the Prototype as it does on the NovaTac?
LLCoolBeans
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Yup, but bezel down on tail-cap only.
If anyone hates their new Clip and dont plan on using it,
shoot me a PM. I would buy it from you. Clip + Screws please.
I was trying something with my clip and ended up disfiguring it
shoot me a PM. I would buy it from you. Clip + Screws please.
I was trying something with my clip and ended up disfiguring it
Dropped in to get up to speed on things.
- Flickering.
- Bulging tailcap w/wobbly tail stand.
- Crappy anodizing.
- Poor machining.
- Sub 10-second bursts.
- Runtime issues.
- Purple, pink, green, and yellow tints.
- Fading locator flash.
- And now this monstrosity!:sick2:
Having had so many issues with the Ra Twisty, I guess this shouldn't surprise me. :mecry:
Usually R&D and problem solving is done before the lights are shipped to customers.
litetube
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Careful SEERY , you will have your manhood questioned if you keep posting stuff like that. 
:naughty:
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What? Where?
LLCoolBeans
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Dropped in to get up to speed on things.
- Flickering.
Can be fixed with a software update. If you'd only call Henry.
- Bulging tailcap w/wobbly tail stand.
Most likely will be addressed and newer versions of the tail-cap won't wobble.
- Crappy anodizing.
Henry wanted to make the knurling a bit deeper on the Clicky which is what causes the little bubbles. Deal.
- Poor machining.
Seems pretty well machined to me. Are you referring to the scratches? I believe those are caused by the jig that holds the battery tube and tail cap as they are pressed together. Polishing them after that step would take some time and thus raise the price of production which in turn would raise the price of end product.
- Sub 10-second bursts.
Can be fixed with a software update. If you'd only call Henry.
- Runtime issues.
Really!? Over 100 minutes on high with primaries and over 70 minutes on high with rechargeables.
- Purple, pink, green, and yellow tints.
Tint lottery, this is not specific to the Ra.
- Fading locator flash.
Can be fixed with a software update. If you'd only call Henry.
- And now this monstrosity!:sick2:
If you don't like the clip, you can use an ARC4 clip, or wait for some modder to offer an alternative.
Having had so many issues with the Ra Twisty, I guess this shouldn't surprise me. :mecry:
Usually R&D and problem solving is done before the lights are shipped to customers.
Well, maybe we should all whine and cry a little less when the initial release date is pushed back a couple of months.
My $0.02
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Dropped in to get up to speed on things.
- Flickering.
- Bulging tailcap w/wobbly tail stand.
- Crappy anodizing.
- Poor machining.
- Sub 10-second bursts.
- Runtime issues.
- Purple, pink, green, and yellow tints.
- Fading locator flash.
- And now this monstrosity!:sick2:
Having had so many issues with the Ra Twisty, I guess this shouldn't surprise me. :mecry:
Usually R&D and problem solving is done before the lights are shipped to customers.
I thought you were done with Ra Lights ?? :thinking:
Seery's Post
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2710170&postcount=33
Henry's response on Seery's light
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2711107&postcount=40
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Kid9P - Curious to what I've said that makes you think I've changed my mind? :thinking:
It's nice that most of the issues can be remedied with a simple return and repair/replacement. :thumbsup:
Sometimes the hype and smoke make forming an opinion difficult. My opinions are based simply on
having owned a few 120-T's and reading folks comments on the Clicky. Nothing more, nothing less.
Am I a Ra Cheerleader? No, and I won't apologize for that.
If my comments were out of line or inappropriate , I will apologize for that.
shomie911
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My Clicky is one of the latest fix ones straight from Henry and I'm happy to say that none of the problems listed apply any longer besides the ugly (although utilitarian) clip and the tint lottery (which has been a problem with LED's since forever.)
It's one of the best made lights I've ever had and it works perfectly, with a perfect beam, and a perfect everything.
The Clicky lives up to its reputation, it may have had a few bumps in the road at the beginning but so do a lot of other great products in in the flashlight industry and other industries for that matter. Even McGizmo's lights have had problems, but just like RA he worked to fix the problems. It doesn't make RA's or McGizmo's lights any less awesome, it just means they are complex offerings that sometimes have to have kinks worked out.
Atleast RA is willing to address these problems and backs up their product, by offering refunds and exchanges. Thumbs up to them.
It's one of the best made lights I've ever had and it works perfectly, with a perfect beam, and a perfect everything.
The Clicky lives up to its reputation, it may have had a few bumps in the road at the beginning but so do a lot of other great products in in the flashlight industry and other industries for that matter. Even McGizmo's lights have had problems, but just like RA he worked to fix the problems. It doesn't make RA's or McGizmo's lights any less awesome, it just means they are complex offerings that sometimes have to have kinks worked out.
Atleast RA is willing to address these problems and backs up their product, by offering refunds and exchanges. Thumbs up to them.
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parnass
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Now that the Clicky defects have been identified, I hope the Clicky dealers return the flashlights in their inventory to Ra Lights for repair instead of selling them with buggy firmware and making us return them.
I wouldn't order one from a dealer unless I know ahead of time that it has already been fixed.
I still need a clip guys.......anyone want to sell me theirs ?? :thumbsup:
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Ray,
I have not requested mine yet and I will request that it is sent to you. PM me your address and I will get it in the mail. I would need your screws so that I can attach my Arc style clip to the light.
I have not requested mine yet and I will request that it is sent to you. PM me your address and I will get it in the mail. I would need your screws so that I can attach my Arc style clip to the light.
PM Sent Goat.
I appreciate your generous offer, but I won't be able to accept it.
Thank you though :thumbsup:
I appreciate your generous offer, but I won't be able to accept it.
Thank you though :thumbsup:
Enzo Morocioli
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Soo.... I got my clip and... Modded it.
You know, it's really not that bad. It works really well as stock, but it still feels a bit chunky.. It's overall size is kind of unusual, especially since we are so accustomed to seeing rather skinny clips...
I will be able to get another stock clip, so I felt comfortable trying out an idea on the one I just received.
Take a look.
Don't mind the couple of scuff marks at the bend, my vice-grips slipped and gouged the surface. Also, the shiny surface of the clip is just a layer of chrome I guess. After increasing the bend, the layer of chrome cracked and peeled off a little, but the metal itself seems unaffected.
I sanded the corners down so that it didn't rip my pants. Everything seems to work fine. There's plenty of tension after I increased the bend angle. Works great for me, feels better on the hand, and took less than 5 minutes of work to accomplish.
You know, it's really not that bad. It works really well as stock, but it still feels a bit chunky.. It's overall size is kind of unusual, especially since we are so accustomed to seeing rather skinny clips...
I will be able to get another stock clip, so I felt comfortable trying out an idea on the one I just received.
Take a look.
Don't mind the couple of scuff marks at the bend, my vice-grips slipped and gouged the surface. Also, the shiny surface of the clip is just a layer of chrome I guess. After increasing the bend, the layer of chrome cracked and peeled off a little, but the metal itself seems unaffected.
I sanded the corners down so that it didn't rip my pants. Everything seems to work fine. There's plenty of tension after I increased the bend angle. Works great for me, feels better on the hand, and took less than 5 minutes of work to accomplish.
shomie911
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Soo.... I got my clip and... Modded it.
You know, it's really not that bad. It works really well as stock, but it still feels a bit chunky.. It's overall size is kind of unusual, especially since we are so accustomed to seeing rather skinny clips...
I will be able to get another stock clip, so I felt comfortable trying out an idea on the one I just received.
Take a look.
Don't mind the couple of scuff marks at the bend, my vice-grips slipped and gouged the surface. Also, the shiny surface of the clip is just a layer of chrome I guess. After increasing the bend, the layer of chrome cracked and peeled off a little, but the metal itself seems unaffected.
I sanded the corners down so that it didn't rip my pants. Everything seems to work fine. There's plenty of tension after I increased the bend angle. Works great for me, feels better on the hand, and took less than 5 minutes of work to accomplish.
You designed a better clip in five minutes. 😀
Looks good, I might have to try that with mine.
BTW: I added a new runtime test on an AW RCR123 from my 140-Cn to your Twisty and Clicky thread. I broke a record!
Armed_Forces
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And it actually looks like it belongs on the light.
I got a ARC style clip for lighthound today. It works good on the Clicky. Doesn't sit as low in the pocket as with the real Clicky clip but looks better and functions just as well.
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