Manufacturers should consider...

EsthetiX · Dec 3, 2006

...making lights that aren't rounded so they do not roll when placed on slanted surfaces. Quickly after receiving my fenix lights I discovered I can't simply leave them on these uneven surfaces while im working on things. I'd like to see more squared bodys. I can always ghetto-rig it, but who wants to do that? Anyone with me?

EngrPaul · Dec 3, 2006

Re: Manufacturer's should consider...

I put lanyards on all of mine, directly into the holes provided. I never have a problem with them trying to roll away.

Try http://www.lanyardsupply.com/

You can get 10 black or gray (natural) wriststraps for $18 shipped (Product # LY-604). There is also other colors and lengths.
Don't start grinding flats on your round body. :naughty:

Flying Turtle · Dec 3, 2006

I've put a short leather boot-lace loop through the little split ring on many of my lights. For short lights it gives a bit more to hold on to, and it makes it easier to fish them out of your pocket. Won't roll very far, either.

Geoff

TigerhawkT3 · Dec 4, 2006

There is a good selection of lights with anti-roll styling. The Gladius and Scorpion LED I have on my belt at the moment both have flat sides to prevent rolling. ProPolys don't roll, Huntlights don't roll, Fenix's E series doesn't roll with the split ring attached, and you can get a tactical impact crown for several lights from tadgear.com.

I also have many lights that do roll, like Mags, my M10i (without lanyard attached), and... well, that's all I can think of for now.

LED_Thrift · Dec 4, 2006

I'm with you. And why can't more lights tail-stand? It makes them more useful when you can put them down without rolling away, or stand them on end. It seems it wouldn't add that much cost to do those things.

EngrPaul · Dec 10, 2006

PEOPLE!

Fenix now has a clip for AAA lights...

http://fenix-store.com/product_info.php?products_id=184

CandleLite · Dec 10, 2006

EngrPaul said:
PEOPLE!

Fenix now has a clip for AAA lights...

http://fenix-store.com/product_info.php?products_id=184

Great idea. The lanyard does tend to get in the way if you use it only as an anti-roll feature. I will be ordering a clip with my next order to try it.
Fenix is responding to a need expressed in an earlier thread.:goodjob:

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