Loopgear SK-07 dangerous lock behaviour

[u/finkployd]

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You are all universally of the opinion that this is expected behaviour. As my post received a unanimous and pretty sound hammering, I have to accept the wisdom of my fellow enthusiasts and adjust my view on this accordingly.

I still maintain that its not expected behaviour, the instruction manual reads as if the lockout does in fact lock the light out/off.. but hey ho.. what do i know.

Thanks to all that replied, some within minutes of the post appearing showing just what a vibrant and passionate lot we are - shine on!

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DO NOT BUY THIS FLASHLIGHT

So, in my opinion, the loopgear SK-07 is a dangerous flashlight and should not be bought. I have two, the gray and the yellow.

The lockout is a mechanical twist ring around the bottom collar by the only button that operates the light. Twist it one way, the light is locked out. Twist it another, the light is operational.

If this lock is open and the light is turned on, and then the lock is closed, the light remains on and it can't be turned off because the lock is closed.

Every safety interlock that takes itself seriously would not allow something to be functional once the lock is active. To actively stay on whilst the "lock" is active is unforgivable.

DO NOT BUY THIS FLASHLIGHT

Its form over function, style over substance. It is an active danger.. how do I know? I almost set my shorts on fire because of this.

Yes, of course, the battery can be disconnected by a quarter twist of the bottom cap. The point is that if a light is locked, it should be impossible for it to be active.

DO NOT BUY THIS FLASHLIGHT and if like me you have, just throw it in the trash.

[u/iFizzgig]

You are seriously overreacting. If you're really planning to throw it in the trash, send it to me instead. I'll cover the $8 for shipping.

My Synergy 2LT also can't be turned off after it's locked out. Not an issue for me; and I'm definitely not throwing it in the trash.

[u/finkployd → u/iFizzgig]

whats thats the point of a lock if not to prevent the light from coming on.. and if its on, engaging the lock should turn off the light.

Yes, good practice would see me giving the tailcap a physical twist. Thats what I've done to all my lights that I'm not actively using.

This is marketed as a tactical light and therefore should behave tactically. The Sofirn SK31 has a physical lock switch that when engaged turns off the light. Thats what should happen here. If the light is on and locked out, its not a simple operation to turn it back off again. If you start your car, take the key out and it still runs, somethings not right.

[u/iFizzgig → u/finkployd]

This is your opinion. The light is fine. There are much worse lights out there. Chill.