FW3A, a TLF/BLF EDC flashlight - SST-20 available, coupon codes public

That clip is for me unusable, I have to replace it.
I need a clip parallel to to the tube and it had to be straight not pointy.
It is completely rubbish to add a magnet on.

Maukka tested another light with the XPG3 LED. Fingers crossed the FW3A does better.

The Olight S1 baton seems like a completely different design and not relatable to the FW3A.

Single TIR clear frosted vs triple TIR clear.
Edit: Your are right not compareable

But unknown angles in both lights
And it is not Olight’s first light.

Frosted optics and another LEDs where suggested right at the begining because of XPG3.

But we need first prototypes and then I hope they switch optics and LEDS and do propper beamshoots.

The Olight XP-G3 has a frosted TIR.

Ups, sorry. I corrected it.
Ok, not compareable.
It makes me even more afraid.

My point is Olight know to build lights. Used a frosted optic to reduce rings and they still got a green ring.

Honestly, I’m just waiting for the finished product to decide if I will buy it or not. Right now I’m 50/50. So I’ll wait and see what the Team comes up with. No premature decisions.

If it does have XP-G3, I will swap emitters right after receiving it…

That’s interesting. I don’t think I’ve heard anyone express that preference before. Why does the clip need to be parallel to the body instead of slanted, with straight edges instead of getting narrower from base to tip?

In his post, joechina mentioned attaching a magnet to the clip. I assume he wants the magnet and light parallel to each other for easily attaching to a ferrous surface.

I use Armytek clips with magnets on my Zebralight headlamps. I guess it would sometimes be helpful on a flashlight too, but I grab a 90° light when I need a magnetic worklight.

In fact, I use Armytek clips on lots of lights. :smiley:

FWIW, I really like the styling of the FW3A and its clip. I have recently come to appreciate ‘captive’ pocket clips after installing the Solarforce L2 clips on my Emisars, as suggested by TK. :slight_smile:

Depending on the FW3A’s tube diameter, maybe joechina could swap a Solarforce L2 clip onto it? They are very square and parallel.

Interested…

I like all the changes shown in Toy Keepers post #1774 vs the OP picture. Both the clip and the body curve….but that is just my preference and opinion.

That makes sense (about the clips).

For a magnetic attachment, I generally put a magnet on a headlamp’s clip. This lets me aim the light at absolutely any angle since it rotates on two axes. I almost never use a magnet on non-angled lights though.

So now the FW3A is going to be $20?

Please add me to the list.

Brian was probably quoting the price of the xpl version of the D4 which is about $58.

Yes, a right angled light is even more usefull with a magnetic clip. But it can also be handy on a straight lamp.

AND

I carry my EDC lamps in the same pocket as my swiss army knife. Without a magnet they rub against eachother. With the magnet they snap together, no rubbing and they stay pretty. My Skilhunt H03 is for a half year daily in the same pocket with the knife and looks new.

Yes, the FW3A clip locks nice, but I don’t think the magnet will stay on. And no magnet no EDC (for me).

Please add me to the list as well. Hope miller is alright.

Please add me to the list! :slight_smile:

Please put me on the list for 1. Thanks.