Next mode = will not buy under any circumstances.
I have yet to meet one person who likes next mode flashlights.
nothing that one small 100 ohm resistor can’t solve 
True, but I expect more out of a premium light.
for a $40 edc, i know i wouldnt want to take it apart to remove next mode memory. should never be there to begin with
So to clarify, this means that,
1. any wizard bought BEFORE the 18th will not come with the updated UI?
Question 2. after which date should we buy to guarantee we are getting UI 1.5
Question 3. are ALL warm versions manufactured with the Updated UI 1.5?
Question 4. Does the UI 1.5 also reduce the reported PWM flicker in moonlight?
thanks in advance for a response to this!
1. Yes, all Wizards with the new UI will be after the current promotion.
2. There are not exact terms yet. We will inform you here as soon as the Wizard headlamps will be updated.
3. The current warm version of Wizard is not with the updated UI 1.5
4. The updated version 1.5 will not have the reported PWM flicker in moonlight (firefly mode).
Look forward to the new UI. When, when, when J)
@ Armytek
At what time will "first generation" Wizard Pro's sent back for updating be flashed with the V1.5 firmware? Just wondering how long I need to wait. I'm not in a hurry. 
Why does your site claim “Candian Manufacturer” when these light are made in China and shipped from China? Seems a little less than honest.
Where does it claim that? I see Canadian development and engineering, some American and Japanese electronic components, but nothing about where it's manufactured. That seems more honest than their closest competitor.
The flashlights are developed and engineered by Armytek Optoelectronics Inc., Canada. Made with USA and Japan electronics components.
All items are shipped from our storehouse in China.
If you are more attentive, you can see about this at our site http://www.armytek.com/support/payment-and-shipping.html
Thank you, leaftye!
Thank you very much for this succinct and quick response to my questions. More often than not questions are left unanswered.
look forward to the Wizard Pro.
(also going to try my luck again) Will switch pressure remain the same? and is there a way for it to be reduced for those without super finger strength. If this involves irreversible modifications, I am still interested 
I think this question has already been put forward but I don't believe there are any plans to change it. okwchin, you may find that the switch "softens" a little after some use - a couple of us in the CPF threads felt that it did.
It is also greatly affected by how you place your finger. Direct pressure downwards on the switch yields much better results than being even a little off-center. Try it with the tip of your index finger rather than the wider ball of the thumb for instance and I think you will see what I mean. It took me a few tries to realise just how much difference finger placement could make.
On the other hand, there was also speculation that there may be a variance between units. I don't really subscribe to this theory as I think Armytek's build quality would be pretty consistent, but I guess it may be possible. The problem is that it's a really subjective thing.
I don't mean to be a jerk, maybe I'm missing something, but that doesn't make sense.
You are saying Armytek flashlights are;
1. Engineered in Canada.
2. Assembled in the US. From components manufactured in Japan.
3. End up in warehouse in China.
The first, and last claims I believe, but why in the world would you ship lights back to China after they are made in the US?
#2 is your claim, which is why it doesn't make sense.
My bad, I did misread.
Still, it's kind of an unusual arrangement, and all else aside, does not change the fact that Armytek flashlights are chinese flashlights.
Not that I have any bias against them for that... I own two Armyteks and like them a lot.
but you would think a canadian company would keep stock of their light for their canadian customers.
There's no stock to be had right now, except for the new warm white model.
I think they are pretty clear with what they dont say. They say that the lights are engineered in Canada MADE WITH USA AND JAPAN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS and shipped from a storehouse in China. That’s actually alot of wiggle room and explains why they ship from China, for example: Using plans made in Canada, one resistor from the USA and a battery from Japan, these items are sent to China where the unit is assembled with remainder Chinese produced parts and stored until sent to the purchaser 
That’s probably close to the truth, maybe its the circuit board produced in japan, who knows, I’m just saying it sounds like the type of company answer you get to satisfy your question, and its not a lie, but its not specifically telling you the part you dont want to hear, which is probably the majority of parts are made in China and assembled in China. But thats really like most of our lights anyways…