Hmmmm… always thought fwd clicky with multiple modes is akward. I could probably overlook this flaw if dealers sell them for $15-$20. Definitely like the overall design.
I'm with you on this one. Reverse clicky would be more practical, or forward clicky + head twist for mode switching. Like you said this could be tolerated if the price is low enough, it seems to be a very nice light otherwise. Maybe they could offer a reverse clicky as a replacement part.
I'd be surpised if the price drops below ~27 USD though, considering Xtar's general build quality.
27 is too high IMO. Especially when you can get a Crelant v11a xml for 32, or a Balder se-1 for about 30, etc… The low 30 range has some tough competition!
Wk50 should be 20 - 25 tops, if they really want to corner the “oohh its pretty and pink!” market.
AA vs 14500 output is a fair point ezarc. I didn’t really intend to throw out two AA/14500 lights. They were just best bang for buck models that came to mind. I’m struggling to think of a comparably priced, similar performance [in theory], quality AA only light. Maybe someone more knowledgeable than myself will provide some examples.
I also get the point about name recognition… But personally I don’t follow such logic with my own purchases. While a good name never hurts, I believe the product should stand on its own. Sometimes not-so well-known names are great buys.
The “oohh its pretty pink” market I was referring to doesn’t know any flashlight brand names. Lets be honest. BUT they may have some basic perception of what looks decent quality versus obvious junk. The WK50 looks pretty solid so far.
Which means either I have to turn it off and on just to change mode, or change mode using momentary before turning on the light! Nah……this is troublesome. I would prefer reverse clicky.
