Incidentally, this is also the reason why the button LED can be turned off with just the right timing. It’s technically a bug, but it’s one which got left in on purpose because it was also sort of a feature.
The only actual problem I’m aware of from this quirk was related to thermal regulation on an early version of the D4. After getting hot, then being turned off and back on at moon, it could “step down” to a really high level. But the symptoms of that were fixed.
Or the underlying bug is fixed entirely in some newer firmware, so it can’t really get out of sync with itself in the same way.
My GT arrived yesterday. Just outside of Cincinnati for anyone that’s interested. And I have to say, I was a little put off by the box. Slight damage, but I thought it was smaller than it should be. Then I opened it up and was like “holy sh*t, this thing is ridiculous” and had my moment of giggles. The quality of this thing is insane. Makes my Q8 feel like one of those disposable lights you get at harbor freight, ok not that bad but you get the jist. Thank you to Team Giggles. I can’t wait to take this thing boating and camping in the mountains!
I’m missing my 2 split rings, but that’s no biggie as I already need 1 more for my keys so I will pick some up. 1 of the O-rings on the long tube is nicked up in a couple spots, but I have 2 spares that came with it. And 1 of the carriers “+” spring loaded button is not extending all the way. I seen someone else had this issue here, and fixed it by disassembling the carrier. If I have time tomorrow I will disassemble it and see what I can do. It still works as long as it is the carrier toward the head if I’m using the long tube.
Almost all issues have been fixed already.
An outstanding issues survey was started on March 14th.
A new outstanding issues survey with started on April 12th.
Lights lost in shipping were officially declared lost about 2 or 3 weeks ago (I can’t remember the date) and those replacement lights were shipped out last week.
From May 19th:
Have you been in contact with Neal?
What did he say about a replacement reflector? Did he agree to send a new one?
I ordered mine on the 6th with the bag and cap set. I got the flashlight tues from DHL, but not the bag and cap. I emailed Neal, but never got a response. Anyone else order the bag and cap? was it shipped separately?
My last GT, ordered 19 May & shipped 25 May; should be here 30 May according to DHL text. I am betting on the 29th however. It is resting in Cincinnati, OH atm & since 00:03 today.
3 short tubes arrived today by Amazon.
It will be interesting to see is the 4 straps were able to be crammed into the GT box for the ‘fast DHL trip across the pond’. Or if they suffered the fate of snail mail…
I would add that you need to contact Neal to see about ordering it now that the sales have been closed. Tell him you were on the list, but missed the deadline.
Yes I contacted Neal back in Feb/March, he said a replacement would be sent out because the quality of mine was really bad. But this was months ago and still nothing has been sent or updated. Ive sent him one or two emails asking for updates and also filled another survey a few weeks ago and nothing in response was received.
I was in the second batch. Paid in December ’17. I only received the battery tube. The head is considered lost by the Belgium post/customs. I send numerous to Neal. The last 3 without response….
For your tracking… tried reporting this issue in the “issues survey” twice with no results.
GT arrived a few months ago, totally happy with it. But, still have not received the batteries I ordered with it.
Hi, I contacted Neal about my missing batteries. He said that “the shipping company said they can ship the batteries after the May Day”. Now his last message is from one month ago. Has something happend?
