First off, I'd like to thank edc for the generous giveaway. It really was quite exciting to win. For those of you that are interested in what was purchased, here it is. A three pack of Sipiks from Meritline. They were ordered today at 11:00 AM, and I'll report back as soon as they arrive. Perhaps I'll post how my first dealings with this company went in a distinct post in the "dealers section".
Pretty much all of my "in use" flashlights are cr123a based so I figured it was time to branch out. I likely paid a bit too much getting them from Meritline, as there are clearly cheaper places to get a Sipik from, but I really wanted the three different colors. Why three of the same light? (Ya, like I'm the only one) Well, my two grade school aged sons have an ever growing EDC collection in their favorite colors (red and blue). So, thanks to edc, there were actually three lucky cones last Sunday.
I still have $1.12 left and I think I'm going to go buy a Tan Sunwayman RO1A from HKEquipment. Not the most practical torch, but I really want to see Sunwayman's "tan" before I pony up the cash on some of their other, more expensive, earth tone offerings. The $1.12 will at least take the sting out of buying something I don't need. :glasses: Plus, it's sooo cute. _the_'s review pushed me over the edge, so a big kudos there. I'd post a link to HKE, but the page isn't loading at the moment.
Not to go off on a tangent, but my intent earlier in the week was to go with all AAA lights for the three of us, but the offerings all seem liked they were lacking in some respect. You'd think that for such a common battery that there would be more/better choices. Oh, well.
In any event, I'll be sure to update this thread with my impressions of the lights when they get here. Actually, look for the AAA Sunwayman in the "AAA section".
Thanks again edc.