ARC AAA clip removal

I know it's been discussed, but can't find it in "search". Don't want to scratch it.

Just slide it off. The Arc's HA3 finish is aluminum oxide, i.e. sapphire. You won't scratch it.

Just slide it off slowly towards the base and you'll be fine.

I worried about this myself. I've slid the clip on and off my red AAA about four times, and have not scratched it yet. That's one tough finish.

When I gave an Arc AAA to my friend, first thing he did was yank off the clip straight off at 90 degress, no sliding business slow or otherwise. With the HA3, no apparant damage. There's no need to baby these lights, they're built tough, and I use them that way.

Ray,
Watching someone do that would have made me cringe but maybe it happened too fast for cringing..... Good thing for that HA3. I'm kinda anal with my LE so it's HA3 coating never gets tested.

I took the clip off when I got my AAA, but I put it back on after the east coast blackout. Being able to use it handsfree on a hatbrim or shirt collar is just nice a capability to sacrifice.

Boy, I don't know if I could bear to watch someone take the clip off like that, HA3 or not. Don't buy that guy a sports car! Not nearly as tough as an Arc.

What Ray said: I didn't want to be the first to try that.

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Spade said:
Boy, I don't know if I could bear to watch someone take the clip off like that, HA3 or not. Don't buy that guy a sports car! Not nearly as tough as an Arc.

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Yea, it was like ripping a bandaid off. At least it was over quick. On the other hand, it is at least good to see the product being used more to it's capabilities. Speaking of sports cars, an analogy is people who have fast cars but drive slowe, or who buy an SUV but won't drive to Tahoe since it'll get the car dirty. That being said, I was a little surprised when my buddy did the deed but not dismayed. I figure that both he and I'll want the next version of the Arc AAA within 5 years anyway, (My original AAA lasted 2 years before I wanted this revision).

Interesting point. Better quit babying my lights. I didn't think that I would want the LS4, but I already do.

Well, you guys were right. I removed the clip, and not a mark on the light.