Taking things to extremes..

ROTFL!

Lmao!! +1

You can try, butt a little untimely air turbulence and you could wind up frozen to the seat…

Great! Now I have a visual of an anime chic trying to hover in a C130 doing barrel rolls….

I think the hammer was a specially commissioned design made of a soft type of brass so as not to spark when used in environments close to explosives. I’m not sure that article claiming they were ‘plastic’ toilet seats can really be trusted either, it’s easy to make assumptions and I don’t see any references.

It’s generally the cheapest items where the waste is highest as there are relatively fixed costs in the ‘procurement’ of an item itself. You see the same in free prescriptions from the NHS in the UK; it generally costs over £20 in administration to obtain and give someone a prescription, whether that be for a £500 life-saving treatment, or for a 50p packet of hayfever tablets. The govt has now introduced a small fee (about £7) to put people off getting cheap things on prescription and just buy over the counter instead.

Still, it’ll always be the case that people are less careful when spending other peoples money.

Especially when its the government.

Not so fast, if you are getting Surefire just so you can own one to collect, I’m still going to disagree and say Uranusfire is better! When entertaining guests or going on a camping trips, which one will bring more jokes, enjoyment and entertainment to follow?!? Plus, there are many times fewer Uranusfire lights on the market, and they are likely to go out of business once someone in China figures out another possible meaning of their name, making them a much better collection point! :wink: Get your Uranusfires while you still can!

LOL+1 :smiley:

Yes, some of the lights I order from China come to California by way of New York. Two governments involved.

i like bloody mary's.

Nick, that’s a new one for our DRINKS OP !

Slightly off topic, what is the feeling on Ledlensers here, at the “other” forum you ain’t allowed to mention the product with out getting flamed.

Really? Why is that? I think you can mention anything here. But some people may not like the light/brand, some having more or less fans than others…just opinions, and as I see it, opinions are less filtered, more reasoned out and more in favor of quality vs price here, which I think is best. But some don’t agree, and some want to buy Surefire, and that’s fine too. :slight_smile:

Just looking over that brand they appear to be pricey for the lumen output, and Ni-mh but if you dont want Li-ions maybe they are good, I dont know much about pricing for those.

Didn’t leatherman buy Ledlenser? My only knowledge of ledlenser, their prices are seem a bit high.

They are pricey, but are well marketed and distributed in camping and outdoor stores here at home, I own a few and have gifted many to friends as its quick to go and buy and people love them , the mostly take AA or AAA batteries.

Yep Leatherman own them.

+1

Overpriced for what you get, there’s better value out there, unless you’re a fan :slight_smile: .

Led Lenser have more typical European pricing. Its just the China stuff that are so cheap everywhere due to low shipping, low taxes, low wages and everyting. Maglites are dirt cheap in the US, but not in EU.

Led-Lenser also charge a premium price due to their patented zoom-lenses, and no one seems to beat them on that department. So they have an attractive unique selling point (at least for average Joe). Led Lenser also focus a lot on nimh batteries. Combine nimh with zoom and then look at good competitors. There is basically none.

I would consider Led-Lenser before most Surefire lights. At-least you get something special for your money.

Btw. Fancyflashlights have laser printing on their hosts... I can make potential Surefire buyers a light with the name Surefire on the side. Just PM me. 399$ a piece. You even got copper mounted MCPCB, fully programmable driver circuit, various emitter options, latest generation emitter, nice tints and the CRI you desire. And just to mention it twice. The name, Surefire, laser printed on the side... 0:) I know, the name surefire adds a lot to the price. So ill do a special 199$ a piece for a body without the name, just in case customers want discretion or are budget minded.. :D

Does anyone else make diffusers or filters like these Surefire (spring-loaded cover-cap and locking lever)?
http://www.surefire.com/parts-accessories/filters-diffusers-covers/fm44-beam-diffuser.html