Re: Why are the ORB torches being sold off so quic
OK, I jumped in and invested (twice) in an Orb (#s 11 & 12). Had to see what all the hubbub was about, good, bad and indifferent. Here's my two cents:
EXCELLENT form factor (weight/feel/size)
EXCELLENT craftsmanship (wall thickness/quality of material and construction, uniqueness of design)
VERY GOOD output (throw/spill both very good, centered hotspot, brightness very white and surprisingly bright beam)
EXCELLENT external packaging (unique tube case and mailer, hard-to-lose instructions printed on tube - I actually laughed out loud when I read "Normal for Your Orb to Become Warm During Use. Doubles as Hand Warmer")
FAIR switch design. Not user friendly to insert magnetized lanyard loop into body to activate light, but it is quite unique.
On a scale of 1 - 10, 10 being the best, I would give the Orb an overall rating of 8. I think the Orb is a great light. If future versions were developed whereby the switch were integrated into the body or tail, it would get a 9 in my book.