DBC,
I see how you mentioned that you always carry your Ti/Cu 18500 light with you and can’t help but notice that it’s quite similar to the Poker.
Some time ago you mentioned that you always had Poker on you. Do you still do?
Texas Poker…I gave this light many thoughts recently.
It’s beautiful.
It’s a neck light - and that’s my most used kind of light.
It’s a hot rod though you had to mod it for that - and I love hot rods.
Nearly a year ago you showed us how the Texas Poker has aged with use. It still looked great.
I remember how you mentioned that after the $800 bill you wouldn’t buy a light like that again. But….I don’t find $800 that expensive.
Considering how many lights you have and how this is one of your most used lights I figured that you surely have many more expensive ones in terms of $/use or $/minute-of-use. Well, at least I have more expensive lights, covering all the range from $1 ones to some of the costliest that I bought.
So…no doubt this light was expensive, but its longevity coupled with frequent use made it more affordable that I thought initially.
I’d love you read your reflections on how did the Texas Poker stand to the test of time. Are you glad about how it ages? What design decisions made it age better? What made it age worse?
Maybe one day I’ll order a custom as well. Regardless if I do - it will enable me to make better shopping decisions.