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Things did not go well for my 2 week old SLS today.
I was at work and pulled my SLS out of my pocket to show a friend when to my horror, it slipped out of my hand (123 config can be a bit awkward to hold) onto a tile floor. After inspecting the light for dents and scratches and finding none, I thought wow, that was a close call, amazing durable finish!!! Then I tried to turn the light on and I got a brief flash of light and that was it. Dead!!!!
It was only about a 2.5 foot drop, but seems that was enough to kill the thing.
For the rest of the day, I held out hopes (delusions) that it was the battery that had somehow been damaged by the fall. As soon as I got home, I immediately tried another battery (123) and even the 2 AA config. Nothing... Then with the 2 AA config still in place, I carefully bumped the head of the light against my palm (ouch!!!). I got a few brief flashes of light and apparently those were the last gasps of life from my beloved SLS.
This was by a long shot, the coolest flashlight I have ever owned, but I am really surprised that a relatively minor impact killed the thing. One of the big advantages of LED's is the ability to withstand shocks. Of course it could be an issue with the circuitry, although I assume it is potted.
I know the ARC LS first's have a 10 year warranty and that the SLS's have a 7 day return policy. I am wondering if I am SOL or if Peter will work with me on this. I just can't believe that the unit would crater from a relatively minor impact like that. The fall did not even leave any visible traces on the unit. Surely they are not all that easily damaged. I'm glad this didn't happen while hiking at night. This light was my EDC and with an EDC I think it is reasonable to expect that accidents like this will happen from time.
I think it would be interesting to find out what went wrong with the light.
This really is a disappointment and I am totally bummed as I really miss my awesome light. For the moment, I am back to carrying one of my ARC AAA's.
Has anyone else had an experience that is similar to mine? Anyone experienced any kind failure with an ARC SLS or ARC LS?
I was at work and pulled my SLS out of my pocket to show a friend when to my horror, it slipped out of my hand (123 config can be a bit awkward to hold) onto a tile floor. After inspecting the light for dents and scratches and finding none, I thought wow, that was a close call, amazing durable finish!!! Then I tried to turn the light on and I got a brief flash of light and that was it. Dead!!!!
For the rest of the day, I held out hopes (delusions) that it was the battery that had somehow been damaged by the fall. As soon as I got home, I immediately tried another battery (123) and even the 2 AA config. Nothing... Then with the 2 AA config still in place, I carefully bumped the head of the light against my palm (ouch!!!). I got a few brief flashes of light and apparently those were the last gasps of life from my beloved SLS.
This was by a long shot, the coolest flashlight I have ever owned, but I am really surprised that a relatively minor impact killed the thing. One of the big advantages of LED's is the ability to withstand shocks. Of course it could be an issue with the circuitry, although I assume it is potted.
I know the ARC LS first's have a 10 year warranty and that the SLS's have a 7 day return policy. I am wondering if I am SOL or if Peter will work with me on this. I just can't believe that the unit would crater from a relatively minor impact like that. The fall did not even leave any visible traces on the unit. Surely they are not all that easily damaged. I'm glad this didn't happen while hiking at night. This light was my EDC and with an EDC I think it is reasonable to expect that accidents like this will happen from time.
I think it would be interesting to find out what went wrong with the light.
This really is a disappointment and I am totally bummed as I really miss my awesome light. For the moment, I am back to carrying one of my ARC AAA's.
Has anyone else had an experience that is similar to mine? Anyone experienced any kind failure with an ARC SLS or ARC LS?