Re: REVIEW: The 4Sevens Maelstrom S18 Tactical Flashlight>>>>>>
I just read your review and watched most of the video. You're a good writer and since you are asking for feedback, I'll give you 4 critiques quickly that stood out.
1.) There didn't seem to be a lot of objective info that's not on 4 seven's web site. When reading a review on a product most of us know what the manufacturer says about it but we are reading the review to get unbiased thoughts on those claims or other issues that stick out. It is helpful though to see you putting the batteries in and changing levels on the video.
2.) I couldn't tell who it was written for on the continuum between flashlight dummies and flashaholics. If written for flashaholics you know we all love our stats and numbers – lux, lumens, degree K's, CRI etc. as well as how it compares to the competitors out there. But if written for newbies, there are some terms you should explain. I believe it would be possible with a few changes to make it a review that benefits the newbie more and at the same time holds the interest of the flashaholic more.
3.) I know nothing about camera's and taking pictures of hot spots but whatever you were doing it was really hard to see the difference between low and high – I'm assuming your camera was compensating for the amount of light automatically? One helpful part in the video was when you had both the tk12 and Maelstrom beam up at the same time.
4.) You are right it is a bit large to be pistol mounted! J Personally I probably would have avoided trying to answer the question why it is called a tactical light. It seemed you assumed (and I really did get a kick out of this) it is a tactical light for those with aversions to guns J. That's right… if you can't or won't carry a gun you can still use this light as your primary weapon to club someone on the head or break a few bones.
I could see keeping that part of the commentary the same if it was obvious you were being funny but my personal opinion is it didn't come across obvious enough and might fool someone. There was a line in the video something like it being a tactical light for the security guard who can't carry a weapon or the housewife… I think it's dangerous for anyone to have a false confidence in a flashlight as a defensive weapon. If someone tried to hit me with an S18 I would take it away from them. Being the really nice guy I am, I wouldn't hit them with it, and I probably even give it back, but that is not the case with everybody.
Hope those points weren't offensive. It was a good review and I appreciate you putting it up. Just giving my personal thoughts on things to improve in.
Rick