[PART 2] Official BLF GT Group Buy thread. Closed, but Public sales open!

Sorry for the reply! Can anyone tell me how I would go about selling my BLF-GT modded by Sky Lumen Throw of 2600 meters. Paid $650 for it. Never really been used except to test.

Thanks.

Martin

Good place is “Flashlight Fanatics” Facebook Group

There’s also a For Sale and Buying section on blf.

it already arrive few days ago but come with an issue, the head part is damaged so i was asking neal to send me another head.

Glad to hear it arrived… BUT sorry to hear it was damaged. :frowning:

Good luck getting it sorted out. :+1:

The head is multiple pieces. Due to the high price of parts and shipping, he may want to send just the part you need.

There is also a Outstanding Issues form you can fill out.

i try to use rubber strap wrench to open it but it won’t budge, any good trick to open it without make more damage to the head?
my selection of tools to open it is very limited

I think it was Teacher that said he used some wood with a hole, or partial hole, drilled in it to clamp it in a vice without taking the switch cover off. Just put the switch in the hole so you don’t squish it.

If your by yourself then you still might be able to loosen the head by using a strap wrench for extra leverage.

You have an impressive memory Jason! :+1: . :beer:

That was indeed me who posted that.

I just drilled a hole a bit bigger than the switch area in a piece of 1 x 2…. padded each vice jaw with the 1 x 2’s putting the switch area in the one with the drilled hole.

The hole can be completely through or simply a relief that will accommodate the switch area on the ‘light engine’ while clamping it in the vice.

Seeing all these unboxing and disassembly photos is making me anxious to get my order, was hoping it’d arrive in 2 weeks~ as indicated but still patiently twiddling my thumbs almost two months now…

You guys still got a smile on your face when lighting up that monster? :smiley:

Don’t sweat 2 months, some of us have 6 months of waiting invested. Some day, maybe…

Where are you from? Paid for mine 1.5 months ago and Im still hustling with customs to get it released.

Eastern USA.

Haven’t gotten tracking or any confirmation of payment so I wasn’t sure if it was forgotten or something.

FYI Blitzlinger,

I'm from NJ and didn't have any problems getting the shipment. It took 3 days to arrive once DHL had it. I received no notice from Customs and it was right on time. - Hope this helps!

It's a shame what Maverick1947 is going through. But that country is notoriously known for the incredible bureaucratic horse manure for getting packages through. Even when you cross all your (T)s and dot all your (I)s, shipments can mysteriously vanish. I have been there and gone through all that. Some people call the vanishing, thievery but I call it Selective Predatory Seizure Policy. Hoping for the best possible outcome for Maverick1947.

Fingers Crossed

Like hazG said about his…. all of mine were here in three days once DHL had them. A couple made it in less than 48 hours. :slight_smile:

Have you checked your PayPal account to make sure your payment went through? You should have received a payment confirmation email from PayPal at least.

If your payment did indeed go through…. you can send Neal a PM here on BLF to resolve any problems.

IF it did not go through for some reason, PM him anyway and tell him what happened. Ask him how to proceed.

Just PM Neal.

Thanks everyone! I’ve PM’d Neal about this just to be safe.

:+1: … /\

I am wondering how people are using the BLF GT. I have been testing it in some dark areas. The other day a friend and I went out at night to a dark area. A policeman stopped to see what we were doing. He was in awe of the flashlight. I have been having a hard time finding a long distance to test the light without shining it in peoples homes or other areas that are not good to shine the light.

I used it the other day when the power went out. One can really see it well without streetlights. I tight narrow beam that shines a long distance. I did not need it ramped up more than 1/4 of full power.

It is quite a light and solidly made.

Eric

Hi Eric,

You'll find a diverse group of people here that own the GT. You can have those who possess elementary knowledge to the advance individual who has knowledge about electronics and optical design.

Those who really don't have the interest in getting into the modification aspects are driven by owning a flashlight that can deliver outstanding performance. They might even have a collection of different lights and are satisfied by just owning them versus putting them to any daily use.

Then you have the light enthusiast who likes to shine a beam of light just to see how far it will reach. This person will more than likely will Vlog their experience on YouTube in the attempt of educating their viewers and possibly add some cents to their bank account.

There might even be some people who get caught up in hype that is going on here in the forum and buy one to only later sell it as a result of suffering from consumer dissonance.

Last but not least you have the individual who has an entrepreneurial mindset and will be involved for producing a profit with the added benefit of showcasing their profound knowledge in providing a finished product that is unique. This individual might even provide solutions to increase the output of the light for a moderate profit.

You can be one or a combination of the above examples that I listed but the common fiber that links us together is the willingness to be part of something and to share, if for only a moment, our individual light adventure.

Personally, I'm a pilot who has been in situations where runway lights have gone out on final approach and a good torch, like the GT, can make the difference between a great landing or one where no one walks away from. To me, I find the longevity equally as important as the throw. The GT is not an easy carry flashlight for it's size and the extreme weight. You would be hard pressed to carry this light in one hand for more than 10 minutes. There are other and better alternatives for longtime carry.

(Here's how it looks with the GT saving the day landing with no runway lights)


The problem in shinning a beam onto remote things is that it will draw attention and Law Enforcement will investigate. There are ordinances that prohibit shining lights into peoples homes etc. Even if you are at public park, they usually have curfews restricting access so, if you are caught, you are at risk of getting a citation or being harassed. Remember, it takes only one person to file a complaint that they were blinded by your light that could put you in some serious legal hot water and even cause the confiscation of the light.


The GT is a great light and one has to apply great responsibility in using it. If not, irresponsibility is what people will use to put unreasonable laws in place to prevent the use and possibly the sale of these great lights.

Happy Lighting!

Nice picture hazG!!! . :+1: