Robone
Newly Enlightened
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- May 5, 2015
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Did you buy it directly through Elzetta?
Yes and I called and got an RMA number.
Did you buy it directly through Elzetta?
Yes and I called and got an RMA number.
That stinks, mine just shipped. Did you get the High/Low tailcap? I got the clicky tailcap so I hope that doesn't happen with that style.
Yes, high/low and I tested it with the other high/low Alpha tail that I have.
JPA261,
I seem to recall that you weren't happy with your last Elzetta Alpha, you back for another go with one?
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haha yep just did a search and yes now I remember you sold your last one as you weren't happy with the 315 lumen older version not having enough of a hot-spot. Yeah I was also concerned about the same thing so haven't pulled the trigger on a Alpha for the last 6 months. I was concerned about the candela only being 1900, as I'm coming from an EDC'ing a Streamlight Protac 1AA for a couple of years and then the Protac 1L for the last 8 months. Really wasn't happy with the flickering on the Protac 1AA (both of them although 1 was much worse). I was very happy with the 1L until about a few weeks ago where I guess I had the dreaded tailcap come loose just a few degrees issue and it looses electrical connection then only flashes on for a split second until tightening the tailcap (I think ForrestChump and bykfixer also reported the same problem), that and the unreliability on the 1AA models made me want something more reliable. For a while I've had my 1L programmed to high only as I need it to come on high every time, in fact it literally saved my life 1 week ago (story for another day).
Anyway I had been expecting the Alpha to be updated any time soon and I think I'll be happy with the current 415 lumens especially the added runtime! I also decided on the Click tail cap (high only). I was going to order last night but was too tired then I see Robone's post this morning. Very disappointed to hear that Elzetta are still shipping out lights with flickering issues, that could probably be solved by 60 seconds of testing before shipping. Dave should be getting his staff to pull out every one from the packaging and test them. This is not what I would expect from a company that prides itself on making the toughest and best engineered flashlights on the planet.
Now not sure if I should wait or what.
BTW are you using this as a tactical pocket duty light, or off duty, do you intend to pocket carry or use the speed clip?
Well that was a lot of typing, normally I read the forum everyday, but can't be bothered to login.
JPA261,
I seem to recall that you weren't happy with your last Elzetta Alpha, you back for another go with one?
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haha yep just did a search and yes now I remember you sold your last one as you weren't happy with the 315 lumen older version not having enough of a hot-spot. Yeah I was also concerned about the same thing so haven't pulled the trigger on a Alpha for the last 6 months. I was concerned about the candela only being 1900, as I'm coming from an EDC'ing a Streamlight Protac 1AA for a couple of years and then the Protac 1L for the last 8 months. Really wasn't happy with the flickering on the Protac 1AA (both of them although 1 was much worse). I was very happy with the 1L until about a few weeks ago where I guess I had the dreaded tailcap come loose just a few degrees issue and it looses electrical connection then only flashes on for a split second until tightening the tailcap (I think ForrestChump and bykfixer also reported the same problem), that and the unreliability on the 1AA models made me want something more reliable. For a while I've had my 1L programmed to high only as I need it to come on high every time, in fact it literally saved my life 1 week ago (story for another day).
Anyway I had been expecting the Alpha to be updated any time soon and I think I'll be happy with the current 415 lumens especially the added runtime! I also decided on the Click tail cap (high only). I was going to order last night but was too tired then I see Robone's post this morning. Very disappointed to hear that Elzetta are still shipping out lights with flickering issues, that could probably be solved by 60 seconds of testing before shipping. Dave should be getting his staff to pull out every one from the packaging and test them. This is not what I would expect from a company that prides itself on making the toughest and best engineered flashlights on the planet.
Now not sure if I should wait or what.
BTW are you using this as a tactical pocket duty light, or off duty, do you intend to pocket carry or use the speed clip?
Well that was a lot of typing, normally I read the forum everyday, but can't be bothered to login.
Robone,
Sorry but could you please confirm if the new one that you just had delivered and was flickering, was the issue with the body/head or the High-Low Tailcap? I.e. was the new Alpha still flickering with your old High-Low Tailcap?
I feel for you, that's really too bad.
Robone,
So did you experience the flickering when you were switching from high to low? Or was it just doing it when you lightly press it?
^^ Have you tried a different battery?
Perhaps a spring stretch?
Can someone tell me the bezel diameter of the Alpha? Maybe compared to an HDS, or a 6P? And, does anyone know where the custom engraving would go on the light? Thanks...
Can someone tell me the bezel diameter of the Alpha (1.134")? Maybe compared to an HDS (1.00"), or a 6P (1.246")? And, does anyone know where the custom engraving would go on the light? Thanks...
Like so?I noted my lens has a crack on the outside edge. It's polycarbonate. So that is odd.
No it's Mr Bykfixer that did the torture tests. Me, I mollycoddle my gear.Very nice Skaaphaas!!! Thanks for doing the torture test on your light. Haha
What pocket clip are you housing for that? Raven concealment?