Review: BALDER HD-1 (Pre-production sample) AA/14500

[BetweenRides]

@JohnnyMac

@BetweenRides

I agree there is room for a 3rd Medium mode, especially with XM-L. UI does seem a bit cumbersome, though. I like The hold down for 2 seconds to turn it back on, why not make the opposite for turning it off instead of having to cycle through all the modes?

I think I’d rather be able to give it 2 quick presses to turn it off as opposed to having to hold the button down for 2 seconds. That’d get old real quick.

Your solution is better than 2 seconds for sure. I think I articulated my comment better in SirJohn's review:

My thoughts on feedback to Balder:

1. Add a slot below the head so the pocket clip direction can be reversed and position either way. Extra slot would still fit with the overall design theme, but allow for using clip on a baseball style hat.
2. Change the On delay to one second from two seconds. Still minimizes accidental turn on, not such a PITA.
3. Add a corresponding Off by holding down for one second. This would eliminate having to cycle through modes to turn off. Can this even be done with the plunger design?
3. Add a Medium mode in place of the 3rd Off mode. Somewhere in the 25-40% range.

So how does this work, Upz? When a flashlight manufacturer sends out a light for review, do you provide them feedback or just a link to the review? If it's the latter, hello, Balder!