This is really disappointing in my opinion from thorfire. The q8 was designed so people could easily MOD it. Spare parts should be readily available. Like I need an new battery tube. Mine is damaged. So thank you for the link.
And thank you Sofirn for people up the slack from thorfire. Really disappointed in thorfire
This light should be popular among those that want to carry a flashlight as a self defense weapon. Add a several battery tubes and you have yourself a nice bat.
I’m going to get one, some people might not care for it. But I have use for the extended run time without having to change batteries. When your covered in paint overspray having to clean up some to change batteries gets aggravating. At the park it’s not as big of a deal. But I use my light for work. I would also like the q8 with a little more throw. Should be easy enough to MOD for those that want to do 6v emitters. But I feel it’s kinda over kill. All the monster can lights with 6v emitters all overheat in a minute or so. Ya we will get 12000 lumens for 1 minute with that set up. I’d rather 5000 lumens for a couple hours for my use.
I think and hope that they are building expertise as well atm (not only from BLF, they are eager to learn stuff and have some new people), and this hopefully results in better flashlights. But the process may be slower than we would like.
Seems like making my own Beryllium Copper C17530 springs have sparked the interest of some companies to use them instead of bypassing springs.
Sofirn was initially planning to go with phosphor bronze springs, but after speaking to the engineers about my idea, they have decided to go with gold plated beryllium copper springs.
Actually we did make a Q8 but we are not supposed to use “BLF”, just Sofirn Q8.
It comes with XPL HI leds, 6000-6500K tint, some small changes inside and outside. All the driver and UI are the same.
For the long battery tube, not ready yet. Because we need to redesign the battery carrier, make prototype and do tests.
Tracy
PS:
I personally think design a new light inspired by BLF Q8 is better. Such as longer battery tube, you can use 4*18650 or 8*18650. And use same tube but different head like 4 XPL HI or 3 XHP35 HI or XHP50 or XHP70.2. Then you can purchase parts and make your dream light. Just personal ideas, not confirmed yet.