I know I am not alone in feeling deep sadness over no longer having access to the collars anymore. They were an absolute revelation in the throw light world. As you all know I have focused almost exclusively on throw lights for 10 years. And while it has always been my first love to reach out and touch someone a mile away with a directed energy beam it is not my only love. I am taking this opportunity to bring meaning to the name OMG Lumens!
I have found designing flashlights to be immensely pleasurable. The knowledge gained researching materials and techniques. The blending and application of my artistic and engineering sides. It has been satisfying to know that I made the best of something in the world but more so knowing how much joy these lights have brought people over the years. Indeed one of my lights actually helped save a drowning man's life!
Looking back on 10 years of making lights I am struck by how fast the industry has moved. It truly is amazing and I have wondered for a while how long this "golden age" in flashlights will last. One of the biggest reasons for the amazing speed of development in our world has been due to us enthusiasts. We have driven the rest of the industry. They have followed our lead in countless ways.
Where will we be in ten years time? Will there be any reason for a flashlight junkie to get out of bed? I'll admit that even though I have a distinctly more intimate view of the future flashlight world than most, my view 10 years out is murky. I know there will always be those wanting to push the boundaries no matter how crazy a level we get to. I know that in the near future the boundaries are going to receive a walloping punch. I'm feeling a bit fisticuffs. The Golden Age is not done yet.
I have found designing flashlights to be immensely pleasurable. The knowledge gained researching materials and techniques. The blending and application of my artistic and engineering sides. It has been satisfying to know that I made the best of something in the world but more so knowing how much joy these lights have brought people over the years. Indeed one of my lights actually helped save a drowning man's life!
Looking back on 10 years of making lights I am struck by how fast the industry has moved. It truly is amazing and I have wondered for a while how long this "golden age" in flashlights will last. One of the biggest reasons for the amazing speed of development in our world has been due to us enthusiasts. We have driven the rest of the industry. They have followed our lead in countless ways.
Where will we be in ten years time? Will there be any reason for a flashlight junkie to get out of bed? I'll admit that even though I have a distinctly more intimate view of the future flashlight world than most, my view 10 years out is murky. I know there will always be those wanting to push the boundaries no matter how crazy a level we get to. I know that in the near future the boundaries are going to receive a walloping punch. I'm feeling a bit fisticuffs. The Golden Age is not done yet.