The 5 questions that help you buy the right light

1 For what purpose(s) do I want a light?

2 Based on my research, what light best fulfills that purpose?

3 Can I afford it, and if not, what affordable light comes closest to the ideal one?

4 Where can I get the best price (with return ability) from a reliable dealer?















5 Do I really need this light? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crackup.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crackup.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crackup.gif

Brightnorm

1 Because I am afraid of the dark
2 The brightest
3 Probably not, use a candle
4 Debatable




5 No, but I am going to get it anyway.

I only have 5 answers to the girlfriend's questions about why I bought another light.

~Stephen

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brightnorm said:
Do I really need this light?

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A. Of course not - but I WANT it, and I'm gonna BUY it /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin07.gif

1. Do I have a purpose for this light? (answer does not really matter)
2. Do I already have one of these? (usually NO)
3. How can I get one and not have the wife find out about it? (hide a few bananas each week until I have enough)
4. Where am I going to store this light? (anywhere - except if the wife or kids find it, "I have had that for a long time and LEAVE MY TOYS ALONE!!!"
5. Oh crap, now I gotta order batteries to feed it!! How do I hide battery orders coming in? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/faint.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/whoopin.gif

The five REAL questions are:
1. Arc, SureFire, or a custom? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sssh.gif
2. Does anyone have ANYTHING brighter? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
3. Can I REALLY afford it? (that one doesnt matter) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/broke.gif
4. WILL it turn heads away? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/xyxgun.gif
5. WILL I be able to use the excuse "but thats the olllllld one" when a new one comes out? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

7. Being really honest, is there a $6 flashlight that will perform just as well for how I will actually use this light in real life?

That answer is usually yes. But a perfect beam and HA aluminum are just sooo cool!!

My first question is:
what do i'll say to my girl, when she ask "WHAT!! ANOTHER FLASHLIGHT! DON'T YOU HAVE MANY OF THEM!!..?
but... for real.. it's never enoght.. i need a new one with more throw...., ahother for cheaper bateries... a smaller one.......