I’d like to know who you think is worthy of being mentioned as an innovator in the world of flashlight research and development. Who has changed the game, set standards, pioneered new lands in the world of flashlights?
Ann Makosinski and Jessie J.
Our very own, Toykeeper
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Perhaps you should make this a poll once you have the names.
How about Simon of Convoy for budget flashlights...
Or Barry of Sofirn.
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Dr. Jones.
Fellas at MagLite certainly deserve a mention for what they brought to the table…and whoever it was that started doing HID in portable lighting (great tech overall, god rest its soul).
Clemence…or who was it here that really started to explore and develop DTP boards? That was major.
I would second ToyKeeper, and put forward Tom_E, and Hank Wang.
All great additions, I think toykeeper is single handedly taking the reigns and far ahead of the rest of the UI world.
pioneers of the early days! Awesome. Yes!
Na. Dont wanna make it a "contest".
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Match was pretty awesome as well, building one of the first DIY integrating spheres.
And even Foy.
I liked Dchomak, the king of Home Depot deals.
Toykeeper for UI.
Hank Wang for flashlight build.
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+1
I’ll add Richard McDougal of Mountain Electronics. He was an incredible source of flashlight info and has an awesome store that I rely on for my flashlight mods.
His MTN-17DDm is one of the the best direct drive drivers you can get. Plus he has S2/S2+ spacers, high quality silicone wires, Carclo optics, legit batteries, etc.
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Yes. I miss Dchomak…does anyone here know how he is? (please pm me if inappropriate)
Paul Kim and Tony Maglica for lights.
Lewis Urry for lithium batteries…
Maybe Peter Gransee who started Arc.
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Given that the 2AA Mag was the dog’s balls back in the day, I’d say Pete Maglite deserves mention.
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HKJ too.
BLF Community—- I’ve learned a lot here —- I also have a BUNCH of flashlights I don’t really need —- 
Selfbuilt was a great flashlight reviewer who was active on candle power a few years back. Zeroair is a great reviewer as well! They both have influenced a lot of my purchases.