Ralf
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Re: Who bought ARC AAA\'s for presents?
My wife will get one for christmas :-)
My wife will get one for christmas :-)
Who bought ARC AAA's for presents?
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krept
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Re: Who bought ARC AAA\'s for presents?
I bought a white AAA from darkgear.com for my mom, in conjunction with an art piece I made for her.
I kept asking my fiancee "are you SURE the art won't be enough for her?"
I really wanted that AAA. It's in the mail now. Bah-humbug.
I bought a white AAA from darkgear.com for my mom, in conjunction with an art piece I made for her.
I kept asking my fiancee "are you SURE the art won't be enough for her?"
I really wanted that AAA. It's in the mail now. Bah-humbug.
sunglob
Newly Enlightened
Re: Who bought ARC AAA\'s for presents?
I bought one for a present - but I don't want to part with it.
I bought one for a present - but I don't want to part with it.
Seth
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Re: Who bought ARC AAA\'s for presents?
If it counts...
I bought a turq. Arc AAA EV from darkgear & got it today, will keep me happy for christmas this year, and next year, and the year after...
In fact, it´s bright as h*ll, complements my CMG Ultra nicely which has a more focused beam compared to the Arc´s flood-beam.
One thing I noticed:
It´s o-ring and threads were almost completely dry, made it very hard to turn the head. A dab of silicone-lube made a substantial improvement, now it´s operating really smooth.
Congratulations to Peter, this thing weights almost nothing & is incredibly bright!
Seth
If it counts...
I bought a turq. Arc AAA EV from darkgear & got it today, will keep me happy for christmas this year, and next year, and the year after...
In fact, it´s bright as h*ll, complements my CMG Ultra nicely which has a more focused beam compared to the Arc´s flood-beam.
One thing I noticed:
It´s o-ring and threads were almost completely dry, made it very hard to turn the head. A dab of silicone-lube made a substantial improvement, now it´s operating really smooth.
Congratulations to Peter, this thing weights almost nothing & is incredibly bright!
Seth
revolvergeek
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Who bought ARC AAA\'s for presents?
I bought a turq. and 2 UVs for myself as my very own personal gift to me!!
I bought a turq. and 2 UVs for myself as my very own personal gift to me!!
sotyakr
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Re: Who bought ARC AAA\'s for presents?
Just hope the recipients of the Arc AAA's I'm giving as gifts "get it". Will I have to explain how they've just received one of the finest (or, perhaps THE FINEST) small lighting instruments in existence?
My best friend loves to mock my flashaholic tendencies. NO FLASHLIGHT FOR HER! She's getting a compact stereo instead. Her loss.
Just hope the recipients of the Arc AAA's I'm giving as gifts "get it". Will I have to explain how they've just received one of the finest (or, perhaps THE FINEST) small lighting instruments in existence?
My best friend loves to mock my flashaholic tendencies. NO FLASHLIGHT FOR HER! She's getting a compact stereo instead. Her loss.
Sigman
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Re: Who bought ARC AAA\'s for presents?
Instead, I'm giving out some PALights, Pelican L1s, and some keychain "Photon" type lights. I typed up a little "LED educational note" (100,000 hours, energy efficiency, durability...)comparing them to incandescants, how they can count on a LED torch when they need it instead of picking up an old yellowed beam light that maybe works.
I'm in no way implying that the above torches are inferior to an ARC AAA! I have nothing but positive things to say about PALight, Pelicans, and Photons. It's a cost factor...Thanks to Frank and Nick at "Countycomm.com", I was able to take advantage of some GREAT deals that they offered to the CPF members. And let me add, that because of these deals, I was able to order 20 Pelicans, 40 of the Keychain lights, and 12 PALights (though the PALs didn't come from Frank), therefore far more family & friends are getting LED torches now instead of the original "4".
We'll see if my gift recipients "appreciate" LED torches to begin with, before I spend the bigger bucks.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I thought about that myself as I was ordering torches for gifts. I've now decided to keep the 4 ARC AAAs that I ordered for gifts (at least for awhile).
Instead, I'm giving out some PALights, Pelican L1s, and some keychain "Photon" type lights. I typed up a little "LED educational note" (100,000 hours, energy efficiency, durability...)comparing them to incandescants, how they can count on a LED torch when they need it instead of picking up an old yellowed beam light that maybe works.
I'm in no way implying that the above torches are inferior to an ARC AAA! I have nothing but positive things to say about PALight, Pelicans, and Photons. It's a cost factor...Thanks to Frank and Nick at "Countycomm.com", I was able to take advantage of some GREAT deals that they offered to the CPF members. And let me add, that because of these deals, I was able to order 20 Pelicans, 40 of the Keychain lights, and 12 PALights (though the PALs didn't come from Frank), therefore far more family & friends are getting LED torches now instead of the original "4".
We'll see if my gift recipients "appreciate" LED torches to begin with, before I spend the bigger bucks.
Re: Who bought ARC AAA\'s for presents?
I'm only giving one out as a gift, but its the LE. I can't tell you how many times I've gone back and forth over whether to give it or keep it as a spare and give another light instead. My brother-in-law has followed my light fancy somewhat, so I am sure that he "gets it".
Happy Holidays all,
Gary
I'm only giving one out as a gift, but its the LE. I can't tell you how many times I've gone back and forth over whether to give it or keep it as a spare and give another light instead. My brother-in-law has followed my light fancy somewhat, so I am sure that he "gets it".
Happy Holidays all,
Gary
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