fneuf wrote:

Quick question, I’m hesitating on two scenarii mainly:

• Buy one 7A now, buy an SST20 when released. Will the BLF code still be alive by that time? 


• Just wait for CRI95. Will the BLF code still be alive by that time?

PS: is there a post dedicated to comparing SST20 and XP-L? 

Thanks for answering, so no urge to order. I'd better wait a few more days for CRIs.

Do we have a rough expectation date/order of mgmagnitude like for SSTs? Like 2 days or 2 weeks

I think i was one of the last few peoples who got in. Got my PM a couple hours ago. Ordered 2 (3D). One for myself and another for family. I may consider to order a SST20 when available. Thanks!

fneuf wrote:

Thanks for answering, so no urge to order. I’d better wait a few more days for CRIs.

 

Do we have a rough expectation date/order of mgmagnitude like for SSTs? Like 2 days or 2 weeks

Neal wrote:

bushmaster wrote:

Neal wrote:

gottawearshades wrote:

This is an exciting time.

I guess nobody can say when the SST-20 will be available?

we will try to find the best SST20 for the FW3A,
supplier said next month will have

And our current coupon code will apply then?

coupon still work

Uber clear, thanks! 

Tally-ho wrote:

Please try to keep bashing out of BLF as much as possible, its not reddit or imgur comments section.

As a moderator of /r/flashlight, I take exception to this. Our #1 rule is “Be excellent to each other.” and we actively enforce it on the rare occasion someone gives us cause to.

Ordered a 3D tint. Thanks
Another in high CRI later.

Got my code and ordered a 7A. Seems like most people are going after the 3D; I’m concerned this will be too yellow, but I was more worried that the 500k would end up being too cool for me.

I don’t know how to choose, so ……Ordered 3D & 7A tint. Thanks

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The next two should be SST-20 & CRI……

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I don’t want to be a guinea pig. I hope the product is good

Thank you to Fritz, TK, Neal, Lumintop and to anyone and everyone who has been involved in the making of this. Placed my order and now the wait begins.

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Originally I planned on buying the 3D tint but at the last moment decided I’d try out the 7A tint instead.
Personally I’ve preferred lights with a CCT ~4000-4500K but the closer to 5000K CCT of the 3D might be a bit too cold to my liking in a flashlight like this.
If I don’t like it then oh well, I’ll just swap the emitters.

ordered two 3D..
But I think I was down for one of each emitter?

Did I screw up?

zak.wilson wrote:

Tally-ho wrote:

Please try to keep bashing out of BLF as much as possible, its not reddit or imgur comments section.

As a moderator of /r/flashlight, I take exception to this. Our #1 rule is “Be excellent to each other.” and we actively enforce it on the rare occasion someone gives us cause to.

Some of the FW3As shipped yesterday:

justanotherguy wrote:

ordered two 3D..
But I think I was down for one of each emitter?

Did I screw up?

You didn't screw up.

Order whatever you want.  

tatasal wrote:

Some of the FW3As shipped yesterday:

Awesome!

Tally-ho wrote:

xevious wrote:

So someone coming along as a new member and declaring XP-L HI inferior, is extraordinarily ignorant.

I'm an old member and declare the XP-L HI inferior to the SST-20 in several ways (throw, CRI)...except for its price.

Please try to keep bashing out of BLF as much as possible, its not reddit or imgur comments section.

idleprocess wrote:

I hope it works for you. It’s part of the code of conduct at one of the largest makerspaces in the US where people interact in person and it doesn’t work as well as everyone would like.

It does, because you can’t get around it on a technicality – it’s surprisingly rare that we have to ban people though. BLF also has a very low rate of people being jerks compared to the internet average.

zak.wilson wrote:

BLF also has a very low rate of people being jerks compared to the internet average.

I agree.

BLF is a special place with a surprisingly good user base.

I spend a lot of my time here because of that.

Spiderlight wrote:

Do all Carclo 3 LED optics fit?

This looks very interesting:
http://www.carclo-optics.com/optic-10510?optictype=tir

They should fit. The drawings don’t show dimensions on the optic where it fits over the LED, but all shown dimensions are the same.

If you try the elliptical, you should report back with your thoughts on it.

That one will be very floody. A throwier version of that style (there are 20mm, single emitter versions) would probably make a good bike light optic.

Got the available message.
But i will wail for a LH351D or SST-20 version.

Ordered 3D and 7A tint

Thanks BLF

Just got my tracking number for DHL.

Did you get an email, or look on Neal’s site?

Received my PM, about to order. Many thanks again to the team in dealing with everything and everyone from day 1 to today.

You guys pulled it off!

Could you add one more for me to the list? Thanks

Edit: Whoops, just saw the list is closed. Nevermind! (That’s what I get for skipping to the end instead of reading everything). Thanks again to TK and the rest of the team for pulling this together!

Got my shipment notice as well as my tracking number

Ordered one(3D) , wait SST for next.
$38.97 including Neal’s last minute $3 fee.
Thanks BLF FW3A team!

cabfrank wrote:

Did you get an email, or look on Neal’s site?

Thanks.